Like so many others, I am so sorry for your loss. By your generosity, it is my loss too because the wonder Willem graced my life as well through his vibrant personality and the world is a much dimmer place now that he has left it. Take care and know that you are loved.
So sorry for your loss. I just wanted you to know I was jingling with all of the other COTHers even though I’ve only lurked. Prayers and hugs headed your way…Willem is grateful to you.
~Jenny~
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Oh Coreene. 
I am so sorry for you. I have been there, and
it stinks. You did everything humanly possible, then gave him the dignified death he deserved. Harder on you then him.
I will greatly miss Villem. (I think of him with a ‘V’). I still have the first post of his I read, “What horses REALLY want for Christmas”. I laughed so hard and instantly became a fan. You have a gift girl. Don’t let it die with Villem.
He became a Legend on the 'Net and brought joy to many of us. Go gently, old friend, and know you will be greatly missed on this earth.
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OH NO, where the first words out of my mouth this AM, my modem has been down the last couple of days and I am so sorry to read this. I have very much loffed Willems posts, though I have always said I have a hard time understanding accents, especially when it’s a horse with one, I could understand him. Coreene, you are a very strong and special person, thank you for sharing Willem with us. My sincer condolences. 
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[This message was edited by pintofoal on Jul. 15, 2003 at 08:36 AM.]
I’m very sorry for your loss. A post from Willem always brightened my day - I can’t imagine what it must have been like to be with him in real life.
“Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun.”
Coreene,
I have said my “I am so sorry’s” privately, but I just had to add that I came in tonight and saw Sophie Moose’s High Heeled Tenny Pump sitting where I had left it on the kitchen counter, waiting to be sent to Willem (yes, I do leave used horse shoes on the kitchen counter – doesn’t everyone?), and I started cryng again, for you, for him, and for the incredible symbiosis that was the two of you.
Just remember, thar’s a Bear in dem dar woods if you want to come bear hunting.
Pam
I CAN spell, I just can't type and I am too blind to proofread InfoPop's teeny tiny font. [img]http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]Oh my gott. I haff loffed Willem for zo long. Thank you Coreene for sharing him with us. You have brightened many hours for me, and I can only hope that all of our thoughts and prayers can help to brighten your life at this difficult time.
Me too.
Coreen:
I’m so very sorry. Even though I never really participated much in the Willem threads, I always read them and they made me smile. One of the greatest gifts in a person’s life is to be loved so greatly by a special horse. You have that gift.
My deepest and sincerest sympaties go to you.
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So very sorry!
But I bet he’s strutting around somewhere pointing his toes from pride wearing a saddle with more silver tooling than we ever dreamed of!
Best wishes, and regards to Peanut. How’s he holding up??
My deepest sympathy, Coreene.
BTW … amongst the flowers in his stall was a big bottle of Guinness from Rufus. I thought it highly fitting.
When I read this, I actually felt my heart drop into my stomach. I also am a lurker but I remember the first time I read one of Willem’s posts and it made my day. Everyone after that was equally amusing and I can’t thank you and him enough for that.
Like Albion said, that you so much for sharing him with us.
SteepleChick
Laugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep alone.
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coreene:
I told the stables that I would be keeping my stall. There is another horse out there who I have to give all this love to. Willem wanted that.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Oh, Coreene–you are THE BESTEST! There is some deserving horse out there who doesn’t know it yet, but his/her life just took a major turn for the better. They should all be so lucky.
Willem is so proud of you!
He’s not really a pony, and I’m really not “pony aged” either.
I am so sorry, Coreene. I am glad he had such a wonderful life with you, and that you shared him here with us. Godspeed, Willem.
I’m so sorry Coreene… i wish I could say somthing that isn’t completely inadequate but i’m at a loss for words…
God Speed Willem
::Jennie::
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Oh wow, I just saw this thread now, and tears came to my eyes! I am so sorry for your loss, Willem didn’t deserve to go so soon, but be glad he wasn’t suffering.
I deal with death almost every day, and it doesn’t get any easier. Be strong.
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I am very sorry for your loss.
I just got home from a dressage show, and I was catchin up on the other thread when I saw this one. I am so very sorry. This is the kindest, saddest decision that anyone with an animal can make.
COTH BB will never be the same.
Save a life, adopt a pet!
I am sorry beyond words, my heart dropped and I’m crying while posting this.
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