Our Heavenly Warrior
This isn’t easy for me – I’m so, so sorry to have to share that Warrior joined the Heavenly Herd last night. I apologize for just now sharing this sad news – I sat at my desk a few times today to type but I kept getting drawn away. But now that Warrior has been laid to rest on Frosty’s Knoll we must go in helping others – he would want it that way.
Last night we had just cleaned Warrior’s bedding and sat down on a couple of bags of shavings that were in front of where he lay. Bob and I talked about how proud we were of Warrior and his accomplishment of standing on his own earlier in the day and how he looked so proud – just like a warrior should. We rubbed on him a bit – the look on his face was peaceful. But then he looked at me and his eyes seemed to be brighter and you could just sense his strong will and determination. Then he stretched out his neck and rubbed the top of my hand with the tip of his muzzle – and then he was gone. An overwhelming sense of loss came over me and then came tears. But then I visualized his journey across Rainbow Bridge. He ran with a force that took your breath away – his journey was one that made him healthy, whole, and young again. And then I felt peace – he is truly a warrior. We are so blessed that we were part of his life – if even for a little while.
I found myself constantly singing or humming words to the “I Am a Warrior” song since the night he arrived – and it suits him well. He had injury to his right side, which may have recently happened, but his condition from starvation didn’t happen overnight. He had been deprived of food to the point where there was nothing left for his body to feed upon but his own organs which helped lead him to his death. We knew this was a possibility when we took him in but we had to try. We still believe it was a miracle that he was able to stand as he did yesterday – and he did stand tall and proud – as a brave warrior would.
Humans may have caused his death but the victory was still his. It took Warrior quite a bit of thought and determination to muster the strength to stand for a bit yesterday – but he did it. I’m very thankful that he was able to accomplish this task – I’m sure it made him feel very good inside.
We thank Shawn at RVR for getting Warrior out of the hell hole he was living at and for bringing him to us. I’m sorry Shawn – I prayed the outcome would be different but know that we did all we could. I hope you find comfort in knowing that Warrior was surrounded by love and he wasn’t alone while he made his journey across Rainbow Bridge.
Warrior never lost his pride or his ability to love and show compassion. That small gesture of his muzzle tickling the top of my hand will stay with me forever. Warrior’s spirit was strong and it always will be. He earned his angel wings and will never feel hunger or pain again. We love you Warrior – always.
I AM THE WARRIOR…
I feel the beat…call your name
I hold you close…in victory
I don’t wanna tame your animal style.
You won’t be caged…in the call of the wild….
Shootin’ at the walls of heartache, bang, bang, I am the warrior
Yes I am the warrior and victory is mine
The warrior…the warrior
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
WARRIOR
Thank you.
sweet sad story~but he’s a real boy!~ his Warrior spirit has returned to the One that gave it.
Tears are all I have Theresa I love that song and I will forever remember him..
I am so sorry to hear of Warriors passing! But i am very thankful for people like you who do all you can to show them the better side of humans and try your best to help them get well again. I know Warrior was very thankful for all you did to help him too, he showed it by touching your hand with his muzzle before he passed! If that isnt a great show of affection and thanks, i dont know what is! And they say horses dont have feelings? Yeah, right! RIP Warrior! You will never be forgotton and always loved!
My heart is feeling so heavy for all of you at the crossing over of this Little Warrior. He had the will and fight in his little broken body but the odds were sadly stacked against him all because of humans. Doesn’t make your sadness any eaiser but knowing he is free and running with the wind does help a little. I want to thank you for sharing his story with us and he will always be in my thoughts and prayers like all the others that have crossed over before him. God Bless You all and thank God for the great work you do for these beautiful creatures. You truly are earths angles…
Crying is all I can do as I read this. I am happy to know that he felt love with RVR and with Heavenly. He died knowing that others cared and with food in his stomach. God Bless all of you who tried.
I have been following his story, and cried a little when i read that he had passed. I can’t imagine how hard it must be for you to do this..my appreciation and respect goes out to you and all the other people involved in helping you.
Kim
My heart and prayers are with you in this sad loss.
Warrior was strong with a great spirit. I’m glad that he was able to stand yesterday on his own, a true miracle. His touching of your hand may have been his way of expressing gratitude for all you did for him. He crossed the bridge knowing he was loved and cared for, the greatest gift of all. Prayers that God would comfort your hearts.
Love and hugs and prayers,
Debi
I am so sad to hear Warrior has passed over Rainbow Bridge, I’m so thankful he was surrounded by loving and caring people. Thank you for all you did for him. He is gone, but never forgotten.
Beautiful words for a beautiful being from another. Nothing but tears & gratefulness here for all you do, Theresa & all at BHFER. RIP Warrior. You fit your name mightily.
I am so sorry.
RIP little warrior, I know you are happy and free but those of us down here cannot help but shed a tear, we have lost you, and we are sorry we could not save you..fly free and fly high xxx
I am heartbroken
I am so sorry for your loss, I do not think anything could hurt more than to try to help a sick & skinny horse, just to loose the battle of keeping him alive. This just makes me want people to be punished harder to the people who ruined a beautiful life!!! RIP Warrior!!!
I am so sorry to hear about Warrior. He was a beautiful little boy. I prayed that God would be with him and of course with you. You are my hero! Keep fighting the fight. You let this forgotten souls know that there is always hope and that there is love in the world. Thank you for all you do!
I prayed so hard, I really did. I tried so hard for him. I am so so sorry. I loved him SO much and I love ALL the horses so much. I LOVE them all MORE than anything. be at peace little Warrior. Such a brave and sweet little man. Be at peace and run free with all the others who have gone before you. All too soon. RIP dear little one.
Warrior, you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN and ALWAYS LOVED. When the hell do we do whats morally right in this world. God have mercy on us for what weve done. Love you Warrior, Love you Theresa and all the good you have done.
The pain is deep for all these poor animals that suffer at the hands of the ones that God made responsible to love and care for them…RIP sweet Warrior.
You are so special doing what you do. Thank you for sharing Warrior’s last moments. His Soul’s journey is carrying on now, this journey apparently complete. Bless his soul and yours.
You rescued Warrior, and he was saved! And then it was time for him to go to his reward. He was love, pure and simple. God bless Warrior and all the earth angels who care.
Perhaps God is a Poet
Who writes with words of flesh and bone and leaf and flower
Every hour of every day, words pour out of the poet’s heart,
and every word is beautiful and true and worth telling
And when each poem is perfect and there is no more which ought to be said,
the poet gently takes the words back into his heart, where they are safe forever….
And then begins again. (author unknown)
Warrior was perfect and God called him back home.
God made special people like you to set right the worlds wrongs. God bless you all!
You and your entire crew are in my thoughts, mind, prayers, and heart! You gave him the greatest gift of all – LOVE! Special blessings to all of you! Namaste
My heart goes out to you and the handsome Warrior. I guess the police officer forgot he was sworn to protect and serve. I feel as long as abuse to animals, beginning with denying their basic needs, continues unpunished in our society, then we are doomed to keep this cycle going.
Dear Theresa my heart breaks today reading of the loss of little Warrior as I sit and cry I will never understand some people’s ability to harm and neglect animals. I guess there is evil in this world just as there is good. I still want to believe miracles can happen. You did all you could for little Warrior, your efforts and the efforts of all involved in his rescue are to be commended. I will always remember little Warrior’s courage. May God continue to Bless your good work.
when I speak of his rescue I am talking about the folks at BHFER I do not know if there were those that knew of his situation and should have done something sooner.
No words, only tears and glad he knew love at the end – and what a gift he gave you nose nuzzles! Run sweet Victory, run and fly!
Tears STILL FALLING for sweet WARRIOR. And what a WARRIOR he was/is. God bless all of you for showing him love and kindness in the little time he had with you.