tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post4786604646253903743..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: TARRA AND BELLAArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-16781829838313117132011-11-21T12:24:30.889-06:002011-11-21T12:24:30.889-06:00That is so heart wrenching. We seem to feel the lo...That is so heart wrenching. We seem to feel the loss as badly as the big fellow. Here's hoping his own will give the affection that is being craved. It might be a better match but then who knows?Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-69942991881625524022011-11-20T14:12:35.765-06:002011-11-20T14:12:35.765-06:00I hope Tarra will be able to move on soon. Hopefu...I hope Tarra will be able to move on soon. Hopefully the other elephants will help her. If I don't get back for a while, I want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you will be spending it with some family and or friends.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106461789118388241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47746948228489335732011-11-20T08:11:41.745-06:002011-11-20T08:11:41.745-06:00Hi Patti! Thanks for your visit!Hi Patti! Thanks for your visit!Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-92005859026743289862011-11-19T05:48:10.241-06:002011-11-19T05:48:10.241-06:00sonia a. mascaro
Thank you so much for stopping by...sonia a. mascaro<br />Thank you so much for stopping by. Sorry about your tears, it made me cry also. <br /><br />Elizabeth,<br />Welcome to TNS and thanks for following. I will check your blog out. <br /><br />Nezzy,<br />Why thank you and back at ya.<br /><br /><br />Grandma Yellow Hair,<br />Aw Maggie, you don't need any more tears. I should have put a "sad" warning on the post. <br />Take care lady. Things will get better.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-60573604712485988062011-11-18T10:26:22.837-06:002011-11-18T10:26:22.837-06:00What a heartbreaking story but I am so glad that B...What a heartbreaking story but I am so glad that Bella and Tara found each other even for such a short time. <br />My heart aches already and then reading this story I really cried but I am glad that you shared it with us.<br />I just had to come by for a minute to check on you my friend and to thank you for all the support you always give me. Christi will recover and I know she is getting stronger each day from all the prayers sent her way.<br />I am sorry that your heart is a bit bent today over this story but it sounds like the other elephants are maybe embracing Tarra a little more. I hope so. <br />Lets pray there is another Bella in all of our lives. Friends are what keep us going<br />Love ya<br />MaggieGrandma Yellow Hairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917551672825097342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-7938827115582170232011-11-18T10:22:59.975-06:002011-11-18T10:22:59.975-06:00'Just poppin' in to wish ya a delightful w...'Just poppin' in to wish ya a delightful weekend! :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-39934152758833871172011-11-17T17:51:35.290-06:002011-11-17T17:51:35.290-06:00Love your blog name. Great blog.
New Follower.
E...Love your blog name. Great blog.<br /><br />New Follower.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><br />http://silversolara.blogspot.comElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-29643617991645514022011-11-17T10:09:40.984-06:002011-11-17T10:09:40.984-06:00Oh! How sad! I didn't know about this touching...Oh! How sad! I didn't know about this touching story and I have tears on my eyes... I am so sorry to hear about Bella's death...sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-63779334335228994302011-11-17T04:53:31.402-06:002011-11-17T04:53:31.402-06:00Linda Starr,
Yes they do. I have seen it happen in...Linda Starr,<br />Yes they do. I have seen it happen in my rescues and with my horse.<br /><br />Nezzy,<br />I know, when it came out several years ago, I thought it was just the sweetest story. <br />I hope that also.<br /><br />Olkhdan,<br />They certainly can teach some of us a lesson in acceptance.<br /><br />LLCool Joe,<br />I am so sorry you have felt such pain Joey. <br />Loss is not species specific.<br /><br />NCMountain woman,<br />I too have seen documentaries on elephants that are astounding expamles of how they care. Beautiful animals. <br /><br />Mary Sheenan Winn,<br />Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Sorry I didn't have a happier post. I try to remember the beauty. <br /><br />Amber Star,<br />The elephants social structure is an amazing and caring thing. That is why abuse of such wonderful animals should be severely punished. <br /><br />Ginnie,<br />That might be too tough for her. I once had a dog that was the image of Bella and that makes the story that much harder for me.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-54245714319062734832011-11-17T03:22:34.590-06:002011-11-17T03:22:34.590-06:00What a heartbreaker. My daughter has a dog named ...What a heartbreaker. My daughter has a dog named Bela and I was going to send your blog on to her until I got to the end. She would be devastated !Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-67246053042849913582011-11-17T00:54:23.521-06:002011-11-17T00:54:23.521-06:00It is very sad that Bella is gone. However, it is...It is very sad that Bella is gone. However, it is sweet the other elephants are understanding while she is grieving.Amber Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084517063365211835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-80944088422056787862011-11-16T20:26:06.852-06:002011-11-16T20:26:06.852-06:00You knew it was coming :(
Such beauty and such sad...You knew it was coming :(<br />Such beauty and such sadness <br />Thanks for the story.Mary Sheehan Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739304038978908921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-59794871818088521642011-11-16T18:27:45.125-06:002011-11-16T18:27:45.125-06:00My heart melted when I first saw this story. I ha...My heart melted when I first saw this story. I have always loved elephants and the way they mourn and care for one another. I am moved to tears over a documentary I saw in which an elephant had a stillbirth. They way she nudged and tried so hard to bring the baby to life just breaks my heart every time I think of it.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-16546695320170386802011-11-16T10:08:59.914-06:002011-11-16T10:08:59.914-06:00OMG What a beautiful story. Proving that true love...OMG What a beautiful story. Proving that true love really is blind. Love is love.<br /><br />I've lost close friends in my life and the pain is unbearable. <br /><br />What a sad ending. :(LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-69728895330762658902011-11-15T15:20:14.789-06:002011-11-15T15:20:14.789-06:00What a sweet, sweet, story! Animals are amazing an...What a sweet, sweet, story! Animals are amazing and their loyalty and love surpasses species. Loved the post.oklhdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371904174197202740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-91974305615969874132011-11-15T10:51:45.799-06:002011-11-15T10:51:45.799-06:00This story touched my heart when it first broke. ...This story touched my heart when it first broke. The bonds of nature will never cease to amaze me.<br /><br />I do pray that Tarra finds a new soul mate. Soooo sad that she had to witness Bella's demise. <br /><br />Thanks for bringing this heartwarming story to us.<br /><br />God bless and have a marvelous day sweetie!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-15789658570946012592011-11-15T10:35:20.203-06:002011-11-15T10:35:20.203-06:00Oh gee I hope she finds another buddy too, that is...Oh gee I hope she finds another buddy too, that is so sad, my Butter helped bring my Binky out of his shell, most folks don't realize that animals have feelings too.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-24490455204370159822011-11-15T09:35:10.440-06:002011-11-15T09:35:10.440-06:00Retired English Teacher,
Even knowing she has pass...Retired English Teacher,<br />Even knowing she has passed doesn't deminish the story. It was a beautiful friendship.<br /><br />Angie,<br />The video is only about the beauty of their friendship. The recent events are heart wrenching. <br /><br />Tracy,<br />I agree, while it is painful, it is also beautiful. <br /><br />Judy,<br />I have visited some of the follow up stories about the pair. Seeing them together just warms the heart. <br /><br />Barb,<br />She has the broad shoulders but she is now back where she was 8 years ago. Alone. I do hope she finds a friend. <br /><br />Kay,<br />Me too Kay, me too. I am wishing really hard for that. <br /><br />REader Wil,<br />Animals don't judge difference like we do. We really could learn.<br />I heard about the Hippo story also. So sweet. <br /><br />Oregon gifts.<br />I sure hope the others can help her with her loss. Elephants have very caring adn supportive natures. <br /><br />Nitwit,<br />Tarra had been a performing elephant and was retired. The sanctuary takes in retired zoo and circus elephants. They do not put them on display but let them just be elephants. A wonderful place.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-21378502652701109092011-11-15T07:51:07.545-06:002011-11-15T07:51:07.545-06:00A sad but beautiful love story. More commonly I...A sad but beautiful love story. More commonly I've know several cats/dogs companionship. I just finished Water For Elephants which is now a movie. I really feel sorry for any circus animal and shudder when I think of their sad fate at the hands of their often cruel handlers. I'm glad circuses are in decline. That goes for humans too who become objects to gawk at because of life has dealt them.NitWit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035004840443397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-31775168175006687872011-11-15T07:27:12.863-06:002011-11-15T07:27:12.863-06:00Patti, that is so sad. I'm glad that the othe...Patti, that is so sad. I'm glad that the other elephants have reached out to include her now; maybe that will be the answer. You did a wonderful job on telling their story in this post. Thank you.<br /><br />Hope your week is a great one,<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-73552658239234783962011-11-15T04:51:39.510-06:002011-11-15T04:51:39.510-06:00Thanks for this beautiful love story! It's ama...Thanks for this beautiful love story! It's amazing that animals so different like these two bond. I once saw a photo series of a young hyppo, a mere baby, who lost his mother and who became friends with an enormous turtle, almost his size.<br />Beautiful, isn't it, that animals can do what we can't.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-22409563161413741242011-11-15T00:49:33.105-06:002011-11-15T00:49:33.105-06:00Oh Patti, this is so very sad. It was such a beau...Oh Patti, this is so very sad. It was such a beautiful story of friendship. I hope Bella can find another friend soon. I'm glad the other elephants are offering comfort.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-41135399500703270902011-11-14T20:49:47.002-06:002011-11-14T20:49:47.002-06:00How very sad. I knew of this pairing, but I didn&#...How very sad. I knew of this pairing, but I didn't realize that Bella had died. The pain of losing a best friend is now on Tara's shoulders.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-6968565027061096782011-11-14T18:31:54.029-06:002011-11-14T18:31:54.029-06:00My heart is bent too, now. I saw that video last y...My heart is bent too, now. I saw that video last year and found it heartwarming and very special. I am devastated to know that Tara is once again without a special friend.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-48565297982701840922011-11-14T18:20:14.496-06:002011-11-14T18:20:14.496-06:00oh my goodness, this tears at my heart. We all nee...oh my goodness, this tears at my heart. We all need a friend like Tara or Bella...someone to carry us through to the end. Thanks so much for sharing this...Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795817810030681267noreply@blogger.com