Tears Today

Today is going to bring a lot of tears. We sold our horse, Jack, and he goes to his new home today. He's going to a new home to be a trail horse, which is what he did before we bought him (and what I believe will make him a happy boy). He'll be happier once the initial stress from moving and getting to know his new home (new owners and new pasture buddies) goes away.

It's been put off. He was supposed to leave a few days ago but a truck breaking down prevented his move. It's been a bit of an emotional roller coaster. On one hand, I just want it done and over with so we can deal with the tears and get used to him not waiting at the gate for us at the stable. On the other, I don't want to see him leave.

In about an hour, I will pack all the kids in the car to head down to the stable. We don't want him to leave without saying good-bye.

It's a sad day today. By lunchtime, I figure half the family will be in tears.