Today is my brother Kent’s birthday. He left this planet too soon at 52 years of age. Happy Birthday Kent. It is also my late mare’s birthday. Happy Birthday Lieana. She would have been 29 today. I will celebrate today by sharing some photographs I took of Lieana about 6 or 8 years ago.
It was around this time of year. She had been cooped up in her stall after many days or weeks of rain. During a break in the storm I her out let to roll in the wet sand of the arena.
Watching her blow off steam was always a treat watch.
Even when she was all muddy she was beautiful. Even from behind.
Her graceful Arabian neck.
Oh how I loved the way she tilted that neck.
And those flaring nostrils.
Rest In Peace Kent and Lieana. I miss you both and always will.
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Gorgeous mare! Beautiful! You are lucky to have spent time with her. 🙂
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Thank you. I cherish the memories.
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Thanks. I like your positive outlook. Luckily I took lots of photo’s of her so I can still look at her beauty.
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Beautiful post. I lost my brother at age 46 to colon cancer.
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Thank you. Sorry for your loss. Kent drowned in the ocean at the tip of Baja.
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May peace be with you as you remember your brother and beloved horse.
I lost my husband in 2004 at 50, his birthday was last week, I ate cake for both of us.
Cancer sucks. We had only been married 4 years.
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Sorry for YOUR loss. That sounds like a tough beginning to a marriage. I know all about how cancer sucks…..having been a pediatric oncology nurse for many years.
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Hi there, I’ve just discovered your lovely blog. Your mare was beautiful. I have two 25 year old horses, one of which is an Arabian mare. I’m so sorry for the loss of your horse and brother. It is important to remember lost loved ones on birthdays and anniversaries, if not every day in between. I lost my mother almost four years ago and think of her still daily.
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Hi Lara, thanks for visiting The Sundog Drift. And thank you for your heart felt comments. Sorry for your loss, mommy loss is very hard. Something feels good to me about shining the spotlight on those who have passed. We carry them around in our hearts and minds and it is therapeutic to let that out once in while. Once my puppies are gone I will be doing more horse stuff.
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A beautiful post, and I know you cherish the memories of Kent and Leiana. It was so touching to read the comments and memories that this post inspired in others.
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Why thank you and thank you to everybody for sharing your loss of loved ones. We can never forget them.
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Your Sundog Drift post is incredibly beautiful. Sorry for your loss.Your love for animals, the planet and children is very special. Our family is so happy I found you and your puppies. Can hardly wait to bring Howdy home to live in Tucson! Thanks and adios until later.
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Thank you Evelyn. I am so glad we found you and Howdy found you. He has a LONG drive home to Tucson but he is such a easy going guy I don’t think he will mind!
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