Money! Good thoughts for me, please....

9 years ago

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No sooner than I buried the money....and I unexpectedly got a letter saying an insurance claim had settled. This was a wreck that happened 3 years ago! I had more or less forgotten about it. I was rear ended on the freeway. They paid to fix my truck but didn't want to pay anything else. It's not a tremendous amount, but anything is better than nothing. It is enough, however, to buy a horse I have wanted. His name is Valor, and he is a quarter horse in a kill pen. His time is up on January 6th....he will ship to slaughter. I don't usually look at horses on the kill pen sites. The only horses I look at are the ones our group fund raises for...because I know they will be saved. But, I wandered over to one of the kill pen pages and fell in love with Valor. He has been there awhile and his price was reduced by half. He is a ranch horse....been there, done that. Fourteen years old. Sorrel with a flaxen mane, blaze face and one stocking. He looked good in the video but he has probably lost weight and gotten sick by now. That is the same place Bane came from. But I will have enough that I can get him to the vet and get him taken care of. There is always the possibility that someone else will buy him, but if they do, that's okay. I will find another one. Anyway, I'm pretty excited about this....my inner 12 year old child. I wanted to find a gentle horse before I go to have my hip replaced. My first horse...the one I got for my 11th birthday....was an old ranch horse. Hoping this works out...especially for Valor. I can find another horse but he may not find another home.

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Rosie

9 years ago

Marilyn, you have all of the good thoughts and positive energy I can send in hopes that this works out for you and Valor.

When I was a kid, my sister, brother and I had a very special pony named Smokey Joe. He was half Arabian and half Shetland pony. He looked like a miniature Arabian horse except that he had the mane of a Shetland. Smart as a whip and loaded with personality, we just loved that little horse. Through a set of very unfortunate circumstances, he ended up being sold to a horse trader who was known for sending horses to slaughter. The three of us always felt terrible about what happened to Smokey Joe.

After reading what you have written here about Valor's rescue, I feel like if it's successful, it would somehow make up for what happened to Smokey. My feelings don't even really make any sense because I've had nothing to do with rescuing Valor, but there they are.

Best of luck to you both!

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eld6161
9 years ago
I hope this works out for you. What a kind thing for you to do.
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angelaid_gw
9 years ago
I know it takes time, sometimes weeks, before you have the check in your hand after a settlement. Will they hold him until you have the money? If not, PM me on Facebook. I will see if I can help.
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I'm BACK! Yep, 5 hours on the operating table (which is why they only schedule two of these operations every other week) and then 4 days for recovery. Came home yesterday at 10:00 and first thing took a good shower. Couldn't wait to do that. Don't know who is happier to have me home - George or the dog! Lily went nuts once she realized who it was coming through the door. I felt like a little kid again when I was finally able to have a BM (one of the requirements for release) and wanted to tell the nurse "Look momma I make potty!" The doctor was extremely pleased by my progress. Stay in hospital post-surgery is 4 to 7 days, the average being on the 7 day side. Hurray for me! I got the nickname speed demon once I started doing my walking around the corridors. The nurses loved me and said I was one of the best patients they've had. Much as I like them, I wanted out of there. Hopefully next week they'll be able to remove the catheter and I'll be fully functional. In the meantime I have my "day" bag and my "night" bag. You might know it they were all our of bejeweled bags! Dam. Had to settle for ugly old plastic. Glad to be back here and thanks for all the warm wishes and thoughts. It certainly helped.
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User
9 years ago
You have my good thoughts and wishes, as well. I hope he's healthy enough to travel. I know you'll nurse him back to good health as soon as he's in your pasture. Please give progress reports.
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marilyn_c
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9 years ago
Thanks, Angela. They will let me pay them a deposit and hold him. Jody also has money coming on some damage to his boat from hitting an inadequately marked pipeline. Oil companies pay on stuff like that very quickly. The only hold up has been the holidays. He is supposed to see the guy about that tomorrow at 10. That doesn't have to go through a lawyer. He has had dealings with this same oil company when he hit one of their unmarked pipes and broke the rudder. They pay quickly.
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9 years ago
Anne, he will go to a farm that will put him in quarantine but will only stay there until I can make arrangements to pick him up and I will finish quarantine at home. My dog chewed the hook up for the lights on my horse trailer. Need to repair that...so will bring him home after just a few days. I have to go to Louisiana to get him.
glenda_al
9 years ago
You are a special person! I admire you!
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morz8 - Washington Coast
9 years ago
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Marilyn, that sounds promising. Will keep fingers crossed for you, be sure to let us know.
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User
9 years ago
Have a safe trip, Marilyn. You'll be in my thoughts.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
I am so excited for you and Valor! How lucky! I hope we all get great luck this year.
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User
9 years ago
Praying for you and Valor.
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moonie_57 (8 NC)
9 years ago
Marilyn, you gave me goosebumps! May you and Valor be together very soon!
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sweet_betsy No AL Z7
9 years ago
Thank you, Marilyn, for all that you do for both humans and animals who need your help. You have my admiration. I can't wait to see your new horse.
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nanny98
9 years ago
Me too, Marilyn. Sending best wishes for success. You are my hero. Shout out if you need help.
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carol_in_california
9 years ago
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Marilyn.

Hugs!
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TulsaRose
9 years ago
Marilyn, I know Valor will appreciate being rescued by such a loving new mama. I hope all goes well and he is soon romping around his new home where he'll be loved and well-cared for. You are my hero!
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lucillle
9 years ago
Marilyn I hope you get him. You are so awesome, you get money and your first thought is to help a creature in need. The world needs many more people like you.
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Marilyn Sue
9 years ago
Wonderful news Marilyn. Your horse sounds much like my horse I had after I was married, sorrel, flaxen mane, white blaze and stockings. His name was Flame. Wishing you the best and your new horse too.

Sue
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User
9 years ago
I'm happy for you and Valor. You're both lucky.
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ont_gal
9 years ago
Is it ever nice to wake up to such good news for a change!

Valor-what an admiral name,Marilyn.....I'm just so happy for you!
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PKponder TX Z7B
9 years ago
Fingers crossed that everything goes as planned!
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janey_alabama
9 years ago
How wonderful!! I am so excited for you.
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wanda_va
9 years ago
Marilyn, you are one of the most beautiful (inside and out) people on the planet. God bless you, and I will be praying that your surgery goes well...and that Valor is with you soon. Hugs!
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FlamingO in AR
9 years ago
Yeah, what Wanda just said! Good luck!!!
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lindaohnowga
9 years ago
Just add my name to Wanda's post. Praying for you and for Valor.
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mare_wbpa
9 years ago
Congratulations on the settlement. I hope it will come quickly. I'm sending good thoughts and prayers your way to be able to save Valor.
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Yayagal
9 years ago
Ask, believe, receive. It worked for you and I'm thrilled that you'll be saving another horse that will be treated with love. Your post made me cry with your beautiful instinct to help our animals. God bless you.
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hounds_x_two
9 years ago
Nice way to start the new year!

Please post a picture when you can.
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pudgeder
9 years ago
Add my name to Wanda's post too!

You're a sweetheart!
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Jasdip
9 years ago
Ditto, ditto!!! You are one amazing woman Marilyn.

I know that a lot of us wished we lived closer. I for one would love to be helping you with your horses, donkeys and pigs and anything else that needs doing. I love horse smell.
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User
9 years ago
A rescue at work...Goooooooooooooooooooooo Marilyn!
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