Abiding Sunday

Abiding Sunday 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to the retirement & sanctuary of equine broodmares.

June is a BLM-branded mustang.She was born in the wild.She was taken.And, now, she is in sanctuary with us.She has freed...
08/29/2026

June is a BLM-branded mustang.

She was born in the wild.
She was taken.
And, now, she is in sanctuary with us.

She has freedom of choice.
Freedom to consent, or not.
Her "no" is received with love & respect.

She is safe.

So many of her kin are not.

They are being round up,
Purchased for pennies,
Slaughtered.

It isn't stewardship.
It's greed.

We will do everything in our power to recognize, honor, & respect the wild hearts of these horses.

It starts with June.

Bellis & Birgit have been reunited.Birgit was doing well all day yesterday.Then, 7 pm rolled around.The colic set in.By ...
08/25/2026

Bellis & Birgit have been reunited.

Birgit was doing well all day yesterday.

Then, 7 pm rolled around.

The colic set in.

By 11:35 pm she was gone.

Ten minutes before the vet was able to arrive.

Heartbroken.
Exhausted.
Relieved.

All are apt descriptions for how I feel.

Her chronic pain is gone.
The sleepless nights can now come to an end.

Someone once said, "you may not have gotten to spend the rest of your life with them, but they got to spend the rest of theirs with you."

And, that's why I started Abiding Sunday.
To be their Rest Of Life.

Their Rest In Life.

Oh, My Beloved Birgit, I will sing our song to you just one more time...

"I know we'll never grow old together,
'Cause you'll never grow old to me.
You're the pink in my cheeks,
And I love that it means I'm a little bit soft."

Rest now.

~ Johanne

Johanne here. Our Dearest Birgit has not been doing well lately. And, I’m exhausted. The path towards healing is not lin...
08/20/2026

Johanne here.

Our Dearest Birgit has not been doing well lately.

And, I’m exhausted.

The path towards healing is not linear - we can all attest to that.

But, my gosh - does it need to feel like one giant circle?!

We will continue to move with Birgit in whatever direction she takes, and are appealing for your continued support as we go.

Her current medications cost $55 per day. She has at least 28 more days to go at this rate.

That means we are staring at $1,540.

This is the reality of making the choice to care for horses.

If you, or anyone you know, can help us in any amount, we would be so appreciative.

Donations can be made online via

🌱 www.abidingsunday.org/donate

🌱 PayPal - PayPal.me/AbidingSunday

🌱 Venmo - (last four 7670)

All donations are tax deductible as Abiding Sunday is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Our care for & support of Birgit will continue in any & every way.
And, it will be a little easier with your support.

"Food is my love language." - Birgit, probably.
08/15/2026

"Food is my love language." - Birgit, probably.

Mindi sees.Not simply with her eyes.She sees with her entire being.She knows what is unconsciously stirring within.She h...
08/15/2026

Mindi sees.
Not simply with her eyes.

She sees with her entire being.
She knows what is unconsciously stirring within.

She holds space for what is just below the surface to reveal itself.

And, she does so in & with safety.

The question isn't IF you feel her.
The question is HOW do you feel her conscious energy meet your unconscious energy?

If you feel safe to do so, please let us know your answer!

It's been a while since we offered an update on Birgit.By the end of each day, Birgit has had-✔️ Six feedings✔️ Three do...
08/13/2026

It's been a while since we offered an update on Birgit.

By the end of each day, Birgit has had-

✔️ Six feedings
✔️ Three doses of Sucralfate
✔️ One tube of Omeprazole

Add two gastroscopies, an emergency vet visit, and a partridge in a pear tree, you have the makings of a trendy holiday jingle.

Not only has she battled anaplasmosis, Lyme's Disease, a mysterious infection, severe dehydration, ulcers, & the beginnings of impaction colic (which can lead to death if not handled properly), she lost her best herd mate, Bellis, to cancer in July.

The stress has been real for her - physical, mental, emotional, & social.

And yet, she shows up.

Birgit shows up daily for life.

And so, we will continue to show up with & for her.

08/12/2026

Connection.
Movement.
Calm.

It's just a glimpse into what summer evenings at the sanctuary have to offer.

🍀 IMPORTANT UPDATE 🍀Birgit ate like she has never eaten before in her life today.Safe to say all of the thoughts, prayer...
07/25/2026

🍀 IMPORTANT UPDATE 🍀

Birgit ate like she has never eaten before in her life today.

Safe to say all of the thoughts, prayers, vibes, intentions - anything & everything supportive - have been working.
..and, the medicine & veterinary guidance.

Anyway, we want to throw a blanket ✨ THANK YOU ✨ to everyone who has been following along with Birgit's insanely random & oftentimes ridiculous medical novela.

The revolving doors of suspense & relief, grief & relief, panic & joy have been...well...a lot.

Knowing we are not alone on this emotional ride is comforting.

So, thank you!

Now we will leave you with some Birgit-approved wisdom:

If it does not kill you, make damn sure it makes you crazy!

07/25/2026

POV: You're a formerly wild mustang living in the American Midwest & you're looking for a fight.

June made a choice.

Our beloved Birgit is not feeling well again.Her appetite is gone.She is colicky, though passing manure with gut sounds ...
07/24/2026

Our beloved Birgit is not feeling well again.

Her appetite is gone.

She is colicky, though passing manure with gut sounds all around.

We suspect ulcers.

Any & all offerings of good health & wellness are appreciated at this time.

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River Falls, WI

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