04/10/2025
RIP Forest

Yesterday morning, it was such a beautiful day when I woke up. I remember the sun shining very brightly and singing, and thanking God and giving Him so much praise for such a beautiful day. I then went and did my chores, and when it came to Forest, I opened the door and found my dear, beloved best friend dead. I wailed, screamed and cried for over an hour before I could go get my husband so we could bury him and make him a beautiful grave. My heart and my farm will not be the same without Forest.
I cry as I write this message, but I think it’s necessary to honor him. Every person who met Forest instantly loved him. He loved to be right next to me every time I was doing chores, and he was my protector from the dogs—he would chase them away . He would go on walks with me when I road Quincy, and most of all, he loved his head pets. I’ll miss being able to come home from picking up the kids from school and yelling, “Forest!” and hearing a loud gobble.
Forest completely changed my view on meat turkeys, and I vow to him to never eat turkey again on Thanksgiving because these are such sweet souls. If you knew Forest, you know that he would follow you around like a puppy dog and wanted hugs and head pets. I know that Sadie, my dog who just passed away, is up there in heaven with him—but knowing Forest, he’s probably chasing her away too.
Gobble in peace to one of my best friends. He was not just an animal to me. I could care less about humans. Animals are what make my heart happy, and that is exactly what he did. I love you forever, and I will forever honor your name.