Tag Archives: Wilson

RIP- Susquehanna Squall 1987- 7-7-2010

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

A week ago, I lost one of my best friends… this one with four legs… Ms. Squall has been part of my life for 17 1/2 years. She was my coming of age animal, the one who was with me … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Horses, Life after John's Death | Tagged 17 1/2 years, coming of age, coming of age animal, euthanized, John, Rainbow Bridge, Remington, RIP, Squall, Susquehanna Squall, Wilson, Winston | 3 Comments

Feeling slightly more human

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

I finally made it to Brookview today after a two day hiatus. I think John would understand… I was sick… and not just a little sick, but I-can’t-take-care-of-my-son-sick. My father drove, I don’t think my parents trusted me to drive, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life after John's Death | Tagged Brookview, Brookview Cemetery, caught my breath, concert, crying, dad, drive, grain bag, I can't take care of my son sick, John, lightheaded, parents, playlist, rain, sick, snow, tears from Heaven, Toby Keith, Wayman Tisdale, Wilson, You Tube, YouTube playlist | Leave a comment

Sometimes it’s not about the money…

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

I hope to think, that in most cases in my life, it’s not about the money. To me, money is something that is necessary to be able to do the things that I like and to live the lifestyle that … Continue reading →

Posted in Horses, Leaky Creek, Pre-stage IV, Stage IV | Tagged Amber, Barbaro, farm, house, John, Leaky Creek, money, New Bolton, Remi, sometimes it's not about the money, Squall, Stage IV, Tiny, Willow, Wilson, Winston, worry | 1 Comment

Just like Daddy…

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

My farrier came out to trim the horses feet. In an effort to meet budget, we’ve stretched the time between trims. Our stretching ended up going 12 weeks (they do grow less in the winter)- he missed our appointment and … Continue reading →

Posted in Horses, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel | Tagged eye, farrier, Grandfather, Grandfather Brown, John, just like Daddy, Mary, Mary Kate, Nathaniel, similarities, Tiny, Willow, Wilson, Winston | Leave a comment

One of those days…

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I’m having one of those days. I’m having one of those weeks. I didn’t write yesterday because I wasn’t sure how to write something without coming out sounding really, really down and I don’t want to be that way. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Horses, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV | Tagged bawled, ceiling fan, child, dating, dog, dream, fake smile, goal, HATE, home depot, house, John, life goes on, married, Nathaniel, one of those days, pioneer woman, pioneering spirit, rock, sounding board, white picket fence, Wilson, Winston | Leave a comment

Random thought about Heaven

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I’ve been busy the last few days and really need to add some updates, but I had a random thought that seemed to need it’s own entry. Today, Mom & I slaved on cleaning the paddocks and run-ins. We moved … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Horses, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel | Tagged Amber, Anniversary, bush hog, Charlie, Family, father, Friends, John, John Deere, Mom, Nathaniel, remember, Squall, tears, Tiny, tractor, Willow, Wilson, Winston | Leave a comment

One calendar month since I lost my husband…

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

and became that dreaded “W” word. WIDOW… Sigh. I never thought I’d be a widow at 33 years of age. From http://www.dictionary.com as it applies to me… wid⋅ow –noun 1. a woman who has lost her husband by death and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Horses, John, Leaky Creek, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV, Stage IV | Tagged bird, cancer, death, dentist, doggie, dork, Dr. Stottlemeyer, eye doctor, fight, Horses, house, insurance, kitty, love, love of my life, melanoma, memory, money, mourning doves, Nathaniel, rainbows, Rascal, Ravens, relationship, responsible party, saddness, sense of humor, smart ass, widow, Willow, Wilson, Winnie, Winston | 2 Comments