coreen, i am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked when i signed in this morning and read this thread. I to loffed to read William’s post and will miss is humour. Hugs to you.
Coreene,
I’m so sorry for your loss but glad you had the strength to hear Willem when he said it was time. I will truly miss his perspective on the world.
Lorree (why is there never enough kleenex next to the computer?)
Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes.
Coreene, I don’t really know you well, but I am very sorry for your loss. It must be really hard to lose a horse, especially one you seemed to get along so well with and loved so much.
I really don’t know much about cushings. Because of this thread I am going to research cushings. Perhaps this will help one horse somehow that has cushings. I am going to donate 20$ (not much, but what I can scape together from my summer job) to a cushings research program.
I am sorry for your loss 
What is it we all used to say?
Never apologize, never explain?
Well, I haven’t and I don’t!
[This message was edited by Darkerhorse on Jul. 14, 2003 at 11:23 PM.]
Coreene,
So sorry to hear your sad news. My heart is breaking for you. You have truly shown us what it is to love a horse as a dear friend. Prayers and peace for you tonight and in the days ahead.
Prairie
Aww shit.
Totally inarticulate here, but I am so very, very sorry.
hugs to you Coreene.
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Oh, Coreene, I am so sorry for your lost.
The tragic thing about loving living creatures is that nothing lives forever.
You did right by the love of your life, and I thank you on his behalf for a peaceful send-off.
My deepest sympathies to you.
Godspeed, Willem.
Member of the Spotted Horse, Lame Horse, Good Horse, Appy, Searching For A Dog, MSM, Bute, Surfing the 'Net Cliques
I, too, was saddened by the news of Willem’s passing. I can only imagine the large hole Coreene has in her heart. But, even through my sadness, I was uplifted by Coreene’s words; the words that proved, beyond all doubt, that she is the best kind of horse/pet owner/custodian.
Willem and Coreene have provided me many smiles and laughs even through difficult times. I want to thank both of them for this - even if things were not going right a post from Willem was sure to bring a smile at the least (and more likely a snort of laughter).
God looked around His pastures,
And he found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this earth.
And saw your tired face.
He knew you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never
Be well on earth again.
He saw the trails were getting rough,
And the hills hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered
“Peace be thine.”
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God lead you home.
Judging from his popularity on these boards Willem must have a large following in his new life. 
Or should we call it his “posse” 
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Nina
Coreene
I never posted on the Willem threads, but I always read them and I am so so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this terribly difficult time.
Steph
I have no words to add, only tears, many, many of those.
Thank you, Coreene, for taking such brave, good care of our beloved Willem. I wish you the peace that comes from knowing you did the absolute best.
He’s not really a pony, and I’m really not “pony aged” either.
i am so sorry for your loss.this was not what i expected when i sat down at the computer to-nite.I was sure Willem would be doing so much better.We all loffed reading his posts!He’s probably watching from the rainbow bridge with old buddies right now. myrna
mm
Damn, I am reduced to a snivelling pile of sobs and tears at this news.
Corinne, you have been so brave and have mein deepest sympathies. Willem is in a happy place now, with Dublin and CactusKate anh he still loffs you. I raise my (merlot) glass to you Coriine for sharing your dear friend with us.
(((((((HUGS))))))))
Resident racing historian
Founder of the Mighty Thoroughbred Clique
We’ve just been put under a hurricane warning here. Willem’s friends must be having a hell of a welcoming party for him up there – they’re really stirring things up. 
[B]Great Moments in the Passive Voice:[/B]
"I think the bottom has been gotten to."
[I]Ari Fleischer, July 14, 2003, quoted by Joshua Micah Marshall, Talking Points Memo.[/I]Coreene,
I’m sorry that his time came so soon, but I am happy that he had you there to send him off without undue pain and suffering.
You were blessed with 11 years with him. Remember all the good rides and carrots and horsey slobbers.
Mel
Coreene, every one of us should be blessed to have an equine partner like you had with Willem.
God speed Willem!
I cried reading Willem’s farewell message.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Coreene.
Proud Member: Bull-snap Haters Clique, Michigan Clique, and Appaloosa Clique!
Oh Coreene, I’m so, so sorry.
I haven’t shed as many tears over this forum as a lot of others have, but they have come now.
There are no words. I’m so sorry.
I’m a Schoolie and I’m Proud.
I’m a Schoolie and I’m Proud.
Willem is now entertaining all of our dear friends who dash about above and around us, free of their mortal bodies.
a tear stained beginning to my morning - bravo to you and your courage to do the best for him.
From Mudsville, USA
I stayed at my parents’ house last night and I am doing that again tonight. I am going to print out this thread right now so that they can read it. My mom’s feet are very sore (she has arthritis) and she can’t make it up the stairs to read it over my shoulder.
I know that they, too, will be deeply moved by your love and kind words. And the emails I have gotten as well. I am holding out my arms as wide as I can and hugging you all.
And I know that Willem is now holding court with Victor, Dee Dee, Kathy and Babs, saying [I]“Oh mein Gott in Himmel, this place wot it be verrie wunnerful. I didn’t nott to know that you can to hear der jingles in Heaven.”[/I]
So Sorry Coreene. Willem always made me laugh. Bella and Ned send thier condolences also.
Rose
Oh my gosh Coreene, I was hoping he wouldn’t ask you to do that, but when his time came you were there for him.
Words will be small comfort to you right now, but your boy was so lucky to be loved by you, and he loved you back in that unselfish way only horses can.
It is amazing how many lives your Willem touched, and if we can even give a tiny amount of that back to you during your time of grief then let us help.
I’ll write more later when I’ve stopped crying .
lots of love and hugs,
Alixe
