Rachel and her cat Stormy Day, a one time orphan we found in the bushes on a very stormy day
A quiet day in the fishing boat on the Mississippi two Saturdays ago
Fargo, Craig's horse, during his bout with Thrush....he's okay now!
Tonite, despite the intense heat, I went outside after work. I sat on my little bench swing and relished in the companionship of my dogs, kitties, and watched all the horses standing in the sun, tail to head, swishing flies. It felt so great to be home. Oh, BTW, the kids were inside in the air conditioning!
Don't you ever wonder when that time in your life will come when you don't have to go somewhere, do something, and can just sit and enjoy all that God has provided for us that we are thankful for? It was one of those moments, "Be still, and know that I am God". Still, I have that fear. It is a fear that I may never have the time to sit and relish in the very thing I go out to work hard to support each and every day. Don't you ever feel that way? We get up, put on the morning coffee, get dressed, put dogs and cats outside, feed everything, then jump in the car and rush to work. Work work work, then home to do chores. Ride? Oh, that's a luxury reserved for when everything else is done! Inside, food.....inside, clean.....inside, laundry.....feed family, animals, shower, drop for six hours sleep, get up and do it all over again!
I know that many of you work more hours than I do. I do love my job, and know that God wants me there (I think?)...but when the scale goes off balance, I have to constantly readjust the best I can to bring things into balance again. It's kind of exhausting! Walking up from the upper pasture after removing a fly mask from my beloved 29 year old Stanardbred gelding, I realized that I was exactly where I wanted to be - home. Do all of us feel this way? Can most make their dream a reality? To be home full time? Or am I a spoiled child that wants it all??
The kids are miffed that I am not home every day to take them school shopping or to the pool or river to swim. That makes me feel guilty! I guess maybe as a woman we all feel guilty about not being everything to everyone if we are working outside the home.......thoughts, anyone?
OK, still we are all healthy. Thank you God! I know so many friends and acquaintances struggling with health issues right now - things could be much worse.
Special thanks this week to Jackie T., who is sponsoring some of the vet bill for Izabeau. Also, very very special thanks to Craig and Cyd H., who not only picked Izzy up and got her to the vet clinic for immediate attention when her molar abcessed, but they picked her up and took her home to convalesce. Thanks to them for the long green grass she is eating and enjoying now that she is feeling better, and for the special love and care.
Three day camp clients scheduled for tomorrow....but the storms are coming. Again.....I am always so disappointed when the weather keeps us from sharing our farm with others.
Coming up:
Ride at Wildcat with 4-H club scheduled for tomorrow is canceled due to trail conditions and impending weather.
Wild West Days - next weekend the 20-22....parade Friday night, then we have a booth Saturday and Sunday. See you there!
Rock and Ride for Rescue in Romance - October 16 and 17
October 16 - Romance Tavern - karaoke at 2 pm, followed by Joe Cody Band at 8 pm
Food and beverages, door prizes, raffle, silent auction - fun!!! $10 per person or $25 a family
Horses welcome at camp - bring yourself or bring your horses - hookups on site.
Trail ride Sunday at Duck Egg County Park.
Call the office for more details or email asapinc@mwt.net
Coggins required (2010) - original and copy
Bring yourself for the day, or stay for two - bring your friends!
