What would you do? no longer going to sell

promiseacres

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well have had one buyer make a nonrefundable deposit on 3 of the sheep, then she backed out... now they see me as the total bad guy b/c I had to use the money because my DH BROKE his leg on the 12th. He is recovering but will be non weightbearing for another 7 weeks. he still does not want to sell the entire herd. I am now his nurse 24/7 due to his lack of mobility. the auction is not possible at this time. we have plenty of hay and neigbors who are willing to do the "heavy" work. when the lambs are ready if they'll accept I'll have one butchered for them. Praying for no more medical issues for our family.
 
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Sometimes it feels like it will never stop, doesn't it? Nonrefundable means nonrefundable. Don't sweat it. Sorry for all your troubles. Let the neighbors help out and either pay it back or pay it forward when you circumstances change.
 
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Well, Nonrefundable deposits are just for instances like this. It's to protect you if they do back out. Remember! There are rainbows after the storm!
 
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:hugsI am so sorry for the troubles you have right now. Men make not-so-great patients (patience?--nah! ) As he feels better, he will get more grouchy, what's up with that anyhow? :lol: I hope he gets better soon. Bless you, you have a lot to deal with right now. You can always come here for encouragement.
 
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IF (and I really mean if) you feel like you want to recompense the people somehow, you can offer to apply part or all of their deposit to an animal next year... You made the choice for nonrefundable for a reason and they agreed. Focus on your family and I'll say a prayer that your hub gets better soon!
 
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I feel for your predicament (broke my ankle in April and my Achilles tendon and the gastrocnemius a few years back....the latter rendered me non-weight bearing for 3 months and walking poorly for 6 months ). It's good that you have neighbours/friends who will help ......I'm sure you would do the same for them in the future if the roles reversed.
Baymule is SO right......I remember being utterly (and shamefully) resentful of my plight.....you'll need the patience of a saint,Promiseacres!
At the end of the day, do what your heart tells you is right.....and remember that the situation (even if it doesn't feel so now) is temporary and that soon you can move forward and leave the nightmare behind.
 
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