Marcel
20 years old
dressed to impress for a wedding at The Royal Roost
That is the only description for what I saw and cried in the last two days. My Marcel slipped away peacefully in his sleep last night. Yesterday when I went up to do the morning chores I knew he was dyeing. He was down; just quietly eyeing me from the corner of the barn.
I just chatted with him while I did the turkeys and fed Hunter, the llama that I thought would die sooner than Marcel as he has been ill....but he never got up to greet me. And when I went over and saw the single Crocodile Tear escape from his eye....
Many of you may know that Marcel is my lead llama, but what you may not know is that Marcel is also my very favorite llama ever. He has saved me in the forest (from a cow, but he thought it was a real danger LOL) and been on every single pack trip that my business ever took!
So it killed me when I had to leave his side for a bit to celebrate my husband's birthday, but he made it until we came home and we all got to say goodbye to him. My daughter saw him cry too; it was only when we talked about saying goodbye. This was an amazing animal, with amazing instincts and emotions. He will be missed dearly here at The Royal Ranch.
Thank you for your Leadership Marcel; you were the kindest Leader I have ever known.
Love Forever,
Mama J~
3 comments:
Oh, Judy, what a tear jerker! I love you, Mom
Many hugs to all of you. Marcel was special. Remember that he had a good life with you, and he knew he was loved.
Dear Rebels and Readers,
I got sooo many emails and responses; thank you all kindly. Marcel touched the hearts of many...
JJ~
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