It's with a very sad heart that Filly has lost the most important man in her life. It was her wonderful Grandpa who used his ingenuity & skills to make the splints & cuffs that helped save Filly's legs & life five years ago. For the past five years, Grandpa has always had a soft spot in his heart for Filly. He wanted daily updates on her antics, & laughed when Filly's stories were silly. Grandpa was prouder than I when Filly had a rider on her back for the first time. It was HIS Filly who was going to be a nice saddle horse. It was HIS Filly who he had labored to help save.
I know horses don't understand the words
when we tell them of the sad losses in life. But I KNOW Filly could feel my sorrow as she snuggled her head into my chest as I cried. We both lost a very important man. An amazing, giving man who was always there to support Filly & I. I'd like to think he's somewhere, walking without pain & weakness, among the horses of greener pastures who are so very lucky to have him among them. Good-Bye Grandpa. We will always love & miss you.
With Love,
CMK & Filly
