"It was a cold wintry day when I brought my children to live in rural West Virginia. The farmhouse was one hundred years old, there was already snow on the ground, and the heat was sparse-—as was the insulation. The floors weren’t even, either. My then-twelve-year-old son walked in the door and said, “You’ve brought us to this slanted little house to die." Keep reading our story....
amateisgal says:
Oh my gosh. Got tears in my eyes again, Suzanne. I have been thinking about you and praying for you since yesterday. I love the wagon! Clover would have, too.
On September 11, 2012 at 2:12 pm
lavenderblue says:
What a fitting tribute! :hug:
On September 11, 2012 at 2:14 pm
wvhomecanner says:
perfect :heart:
On September 11, 2012 at 2:25 pm
denisestone says:
Well, here comes the water works of tears again. Clover, we all love you and you will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
On September 11, 2012 at 2:25 pm
cherylinwv says:
Love it and love Clover!
On September 11, 2012 at 2:28 pm
FreedomValleyFarm says:
Wonderful! She will be remembered.
On September 11, 2012 at 2:30 pm
emmachisett says:
Lovely…and now if you could get your very talented artist friend to paint Clover’s sweet face beside “Clover Express” it would be perfect!!
On September 11, 2012 at 2:39 pm
PinkyMac says:
You just like to see me cry, don’t you?
The wagon is a nice tribute to Clover 😀
On September 11, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Cheryl LeMay says:
Beautiful. And it made me cry all over again.
On September 11, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Louise says:
Ok, got to stop crying at work. I agree that having Clover’s picture painted on the wagon is a good idea. You are in my prayers Suzanne. God bless you.
On September 11, 2012 at 3:03 pm
ladybird_1959 says:
I, too, think it’s just perfect!
On September 11, 2012 at 3:23 pm
CATRAY44 says:
What a wonderful, joy making memorial!
On September 11, 2012 at 3:37 pm
hilljackgirl says:
That is perfect! I am so sorry for your/our loss, she will be missed! How lucky was Clover to be so loved by you and your family!
On September 11, 2012 at 3:39 pm
GrammieEarth says:
September 10, 2012 is the sixth year since the passing of my beauty girl, my firstborn, my only daughter…she will be forever 29. Losing Clover on the same day made me sob, bawl and cry all at the same time. I’m pretty sure I cursed a lot as well. I couldn’t find my home keys yesterday to tell you how sorry I am that YOUR / our Clover has passed. My heart is with you and the Clover Express is a wonderful way to keep her memory intact! It’s not like any of us who have loved Clover would ever forget her silly ways!!
LiveLoveLaugh
It’s all we can do…
Huggs, Pam
On September 11, 2012 at 3:40 pm
mrsdmahogany says:
Perfect, absolutely perfect!
On September 11, 2012 at 3:50 pm
fowlers says:
ok, sitting here at work: thought I would kinda just check in:: and see what all was going on out ther in WV, saw this and I smiled! got all teary eyed::: very appropriate indeed!!!!that picture should be plastered right there next to “The Clover Express” it is to dang cute!!! Once again::Big sloppy hugs your way! to have all those years w/ you all, living w/ all that was wrong with her: she had a great life! I’m sure she knew you loved her greatly! I will alway’s smile when I see that red wagon:::
Sandy
On September 11, 2012 at 3:52 pm
azladychef says:
What a lovely tribute to the beautiful Miss Clover. Hugs to you…
On September 11, 2012 at 4:21 pm
VaGirl2 says:
Perfectly perfect!
On September 11, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Dawn says:
me too – gotta dry out the key board again
On September 11, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Miss Judy says:
Perfect!
On September 11, 2012 at 5:04 pm
GA_in_GA says:
As already said above, PERFECT.
On September 11, 2012 at 5:08 pm
wildcat says:
The Clover Express…. I love it!
On September 11, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Claudia W says:
That is the best tribute/memorial! Clover will live forever in my heart too!
On September 11, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Patty says:
My family is going to wonder why I am crying everytime I read a blog! I love that you named it that! Clover would love it too!
On September 11, 2012 at 5:24 pm
MrsB says:
Just perfect.
On September 11, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Canner Joann says:
I think Queen Clover would approve.
On September 11, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Karen H says:
Perfect picture of Clover and perfect tribute to Clover. Now I need to stop crying also.
On September 11, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Sharon Gosney says:
Awesome. Would be perfect if you could decoupage one of her pictures on the wagon, or get your friend to paint her picture on the wagon. So sorry for your loss. I’ve been following you for a few years and know how special Clover is to you. Sending you a big hug.Take care Suzanne.
On September 11, 2012 at 6:47 pm
MaryZ says:
I’m so happy to see the Clover Express! It’s a fair tribute to such a great little goat! You’ll need to bring up another critter through the ranks of celebritisim to delight and entertain. Albeit there will never be another Clover.
On September 11, 2012 at 6:50 pm
oct4luv says:
I love this. The wagon turned out so cute. It’s the perfect memorial.
On September 11, 2012 at 6:57 pm
dklenke says:
What a wonderful way to remember her. Thoughts and prayers for you.
On September 11, 2012 at 6:57 pm
catslady says:
Awwwwwwwwwww I will always think of her with her tiara!
On September 11, 2012 at 7:14 pm
cindyinohio says:
Love it! Love her! Love you!! Gotta go find another tissue…
On September 11, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Sue, a Florida Farm Girl says:
What a sweet tribute to your girl!!!
On September 11, 2012 at 7:52 pm
VikingMiss says:
I love it! I loved the suggestion when I read it yesterday too.
On September 11, 2012 at 7:54 pm
princessvanessa says:
Just looking at Clover’s picture I can see all the love she had for you in her little goatie heart. Animals give their love unconditionally which makes their passing harder still.
On September 11, 2012 at 7:58 pm
LadyMau says:
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!! :yes:
On September 11, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Pam full of joy says:
So, so sweet, Suzanne. A fitting memorial to this dear one that you love. :sheep:
On September 11, 2012 at 8:36 pm
RosieJo says:
Wherever she is, I hope she has a good internet connection because she will love seeing this!! She has always been smarter than your averge goat.
On September 11, 2012 at 8:53 pm
RosieJo says:
…and we all know averge goats aren’t always good spellers.
On September 11, 2012 at 8:56 pm
jnet says:
😀 Clover was a very special goat. I had goats years ago and miss them still, they are very special. I remember the time I had goats very fondly, wouldn’t trade it for anything.
On September 11, 2012 at 8:58 pm
moosebubbles says:
I respectfully suggest that a small Crown should be painted on the Clover Express.
Loved that goat and never met her.
Big hugs from Moosebubbles family.
On September 11, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Auntie Linda says:
Excellent tribute to a wonderful friend to all of us. RIP Clover – we loved you.
On September 11, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Flatlander says:
Lovely.
On September 11, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Heidi533 says:
What an absolutely wonderful way to memorialize Clover. I love it. Simply perfect.
On September 11, 2012 at 10:36 pm
doubletroublegen says:
Awww Suzanne, I love the photo and it brings back such wonderful memories! I can still see Anna working hard to make Clover’s tiara. We have had a hard day here on the farm also, lost one of our 6 year old barred rock hens to a hernia rupture. So sorry for your loss, our animals are our extended family members, each with distinct personalities and behaviors. See you Sunday! :heart:
On September 11, 2012 at 11:34 pm
nursemary says:
Suzanne, I have been too emotional to post about the loss of your beloved Clover. I remember when you got her, I was full of envy. The stories of her sassy little attitude made me want one of my own enough to get three of my own! I completely understand how easy it is to fall in love with a goat or three. She had a charmed life around people who clearly loved her. Cookies kept her going until her little heart no longer could. It is testament to your writing skills that she is loved by people all over the world. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Mary
On September 12, 2012 at 12:13 am
myaizar says:
Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Love it!!!!
On September 12, 2012 at 12:19 am
brenda s okie in colorado says:
I can visualize Clover in Heaven with angel wings, tiara, and eating cookies with Jesus.
On September 12, 2012 at 12:36 am
Mandys says:
Crying again 🙁 😥 What a wonderful way to honour such a wonderful animal
On September 12, 2012 at 1:22 am
Too Little Time says:
I was excited when I saw “The Clover Express” on my News section of FB. I live way out in the country and only have slow internet speed available to me. I was so impatient waiting for it to load, thinking that it would just be a note to all those who are sharing your loss. What a surprise to see that beautiful red wagon with “The Clover Express” already painted on it. More tears, just like everyone who has become so attatched to you and your furry and feathered children. Thank you for sharing with us all during your sorrow.
On September 12, 2012 at 1:45 am
Diane says:
You sure do know how to make a girl cry. How can a person fall in love with a darn goat she never met?? Goodness. That photo just did it for me. Teared me right up.
Love the tribute on the wagon!!! Perfect. Love it.
On September 12, 2012 at 5:09 am
SweetPug says:
YES! You nailed it. It’s a wonderful way to honor the goat/pet/PERSON Clover was and what she meant to your farming life experience. She will always live at Sassafras.
On September 12, 2012 at 1:14 pm
angiemay says:
I absolutely love it 🙂
On September 12, 2012 at 3:24 pm