Ted

When I got home from work, Ted was looking worse. I hate that. I had a feeling things were going in the wrong direction. I got everyone else fed and watered and then I went to Ted. I tried to feed him and give him some water. He was not having it. He would not swallow anything. I knew then that things were bad. He was shivering. I got him up; he was a heavy boy and had him walk around the pen. He was not walking well. He was going all over the place and his head was down. I finally gave up and just pulled him on my lap and held him. We sat like that for a long time. I loved on him and just held him. Bill came over pawing at him and at me. Foxy Roxy felt the need to sit on my shoulder while I was loving on Ted. Mattie even came over. I knew in my heart that Ted was not going to make it. I stayed out there for a long time. I got up and got Ted up with me. He walked a little bit and then he collapsed. He started having a seizure and he passed away. Ronnie buried him. I am devastated beyond belief, but I know Ted is not suffering anymore. I am grateful I got to spend the last moments with him. He was a special little guy and was so loved here. He will be remembered. I do not like this part of farm life, but death is part of it.