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Sam(antha) M. Burns's avatar

I remember reading about it when you first brought him home, wishing I could do the same. While I love and admire them, idk that horses will ever be in the cards for me at Runamuk. I've enjoyed living vicariously through you, loving horses all the more for your passion and dedication to these animals. Merlin has been a central part of your story for so long that we will all have to adjust to this new reality. Sending love from Maine during this difficult time.

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Loretta Joy Wagler's avatar

Thank you for your heartfelt and beautiful tribute to Merlin....i can identify with the love for the animals who share/d our lives. It's an endless love.

Sending you caring thoughts and hugs...

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Fi Ashley's avatar

There aren’t words for such big grief and yet somehow, you’ve found them - thank you for sharing this with us; I’m so sorry that you’ve had to. The line about borrowing his bravery conjures an image of him now giving it to you to keep - hoping that can feel true in time.

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Leah's avatar

This is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to an incredible companion. Thank you for sharing your words so that others may understand and find their own.

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Anne Trudell's avatar

Beautiful memorial! Thank you for sharing, and may you indeed find such love again.

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Kelton Wright's avatar

Been thinking about this post and you. It's been a long time since I lost a horse. This really cradled that memory.

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Elizabeth McC's avatar

I’m so so sorry. Just so sad and sorry. Sending love.

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Lou Kinsey 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦's avatar

Jenna, I’m so very sorry you lost Merlin. They come into our lives and change us in miraculous ways. Peace to you and all his family on the farm.

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Cheryl Sparks's avatar

Jenna, I'm sooooo sorry for your loss. Two companions in such a short period of time must be devastating. Sending you hugs.

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Melissa's avatar

I'm so sorry, Jenna. My heart hurts for you.

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Patricia's avatar

Jenna, that was a beautiful commentary and tribute to Merlin. Thanks for sharing.

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Linda Wilkinson's avatar

I am so sorry for you, Jenna. I remember Merlin from your first Fiddle Camp. You took such pride in having him and learning to be with him. Hang on to your lovely memories. Keep up with your expressive writing.❤️

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Claudia's avatar

Jenna -- I am deeply sorry for your loss. It's a hard one. But in a funny way, Merlin's last gift is to have given you a chance to write a most extraordinary and beautiful piece about grief. Any writer who can make even me cry real tears is good-- very good. I will remember some of these images always. I can't wait until circumstance make your career as a writer easier and more rewarding. In the meantime, know that this is all grist for the mill.

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Julie's avatar

I'm so sorry for your loss

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Karen Hartford's avatar

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy Merlin. May all the good memories lift up your heart ❤️

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Maria's avatar

Oh Jenna, I’m so sorry. I remember when you got Merlin. I remember thinking you were so brave and ballsy when you wrote about how you’d managed to buy him.

I’m so sorry. You write beautifully about him and love and loss.

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