On the edge

[Molly22]

@Former-Member No I didn't have to stand in the water, thank god for that.  I have a long telephoto lens I use for my birding and I just kneeled down by the edge of the water and zoomed in.  It was actually a 60th birthday present for my neighbour. I had it printed on canvas for her.  She loved it.

@Zoe7 Thanks new friend.  I might need some support.  Not sure I mentioned my pet sheep I have been looking after since she was attacked by a dog but she took a turn for the worse a few weeks back and nothing seems to be helping her.  We have been giving her daily injections to fight infection but it's no longer working.  We are now looking at possible amputation of her back leg.  I'm just gutted.

[Former-Member]

Oh @Molly22 I am so sorry to hear this has happened. I'll keep her in my thoughts and I'm sending healing vibes her way. I hope you're holding up okay, it must be really tough 💜

[Shaz51]

ohh soo sorry to hear this @Molly22 , sending you lots of tender hugs my friend xoxo

[Molly22]

@Former-Member  @Shaz51 We rescued her last March when the owners wanted to put her down after the attack.  I knew nothing about sheep but I just knew I couldn't let her go without giving her a fighting chance.  I nursed her everyday.  Even through a flystrike and even picked maggots out of her open wound.  🤮 Eventually got her almost 100% better.  We knew she would always have a limp.  We adopted another rescue so she wouldn't be lonely as she used to come to the door and want attention.  But then the infection came back.  We have tried everything and vet is coming tomorrow with one last ditch attempt to beat the infection but she is already discussing amputation or putting her down.  Putting her down is NOT an option.   Problem is with hubby gone for a month I just hope she will be OK until he comes back as I don't think I have it in me to go through that alone.  I'm not sure what is involved with convalescing an amputee sheep but I'm pretty sure I can't do it by myself.

[Former-Member]

She is stunning @Molly22 and I'm in awe of the love you've shown her and the strength you have to care for her so completely. I hope the vet brings their magic potion and she finds her way back to good health, and that they can provide you with the support you need re. education around her ongoing care.

One thing I know might sound a tad annoying, at least at times I find it so, is that I hope you're also taking good care of you right now too. You've been through a lot, and I'm so pleased to read that you have a therapist you can turn to, but times like these call for some extra self-care. Have you managed to put a little extra of that into your days of late?

We're right here with you 💙

[Molly22]

@Former-Member I will admit that it has been hard to find time for 'me' lately.  But even spending a little time on here chatting with my lovely new friends, has felt like 'me' time in it's own way. 🥰

[Former-Member]

Oh @Molly22, the porr sheep! I hope she gets better! And yes, I understand trust issues. It takes me a while to trust all strangers, online and in real life. Eventually I get super friendly lol!

[Former-Member]

I think that sounds like a great start @Molly22. I know one of my fellow peer support workers is just about to post a new thread on wellbeing goals for 2022, I thought you might be interested in following along? I'll tag you in, but absolutely no pressure as I know you have a lot to juggle at the moment 😊

[Zoe7]

Oh @Molly22 I am so sorry about your sheep Hon - that is devastating for you ☹️ Keep me updated and reach out if you need. The next month is going to be hard enough but with this sad news added in I can imagine how much it will affect you - I really hope she is going to be okay 💖

[Molly22]

@Zoe7 @Former-Member @Former-Member 

Vet was here this morning and has given my baby sheep a cocktail of drugs as a last ditched effort to save her leg.  I'm trying so hard right now to just live in faith that she can heal and not have to go through the ordeal of amputation.

She is such a sweet and brave little soul and I love her to bits.