Thoughts from the Canyon

My first sight of the Grand Canyon was the first picture above. The Canyon was filled with clouds! Our guide said "Wait." While I stood on the Rim of the Grand Canyon, I saw the clouds part and blow away. The most awesome sight greeted my eyes (see second picture). It was like God said "TA-DA!" and swept the curtain aside!

Have you ever gone to a play or concert? When you arrive, all you see is the big curtain. But there is a lot going on behind the scenes! Finally the lights go down and that curtain goes up. Ta-Da -- the Show is on!

Right now, I'm waiting for the "Ta-Da" that signals the next big step in my life. Life seems to be "on hold" while Doug looks for a job and we continue to get the house ready for sale. Roman 8:28 tells us that ALL things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. All things means ALL things -- job loss, delays -- all things.

I hear the orchestra tuning up. Soon the lights will go down, the curtain will go up and "TA-DA!" the waiting will be over. And it will be worth every minute of the wait.

Is it Spring yet??

This winter has been one for the books! It's either too cold to ride or there is so much snow the roads are difficult. ARGGGGH!! I can't wait for Spring!

I finally got to ride Rusty today for the first time in over a week! Oh, sweet sanity has returned! I tell you, I was going through withdrawal -- DT's and everything! Such a wonderful joy to ride again. I really needed my time with Rusty.

Rusty was excellent today. Good balanced canter in both directions. One time he started out heavy on the forehand at the canter, but I sat back, buttressed the outside rein and loosened the inside rein and he shifted back to his hindquarters for a balanced canter that was smooth to ride!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Give your valentine (and your horse, of course) a big smooch!

Closer to the Dream

This past week has seen some great progress toward The Dream! On Tues. the new gas range arrived and on Fri. the new countertops were installed. My kitchen looks Wonderful!! Step by step, our house is getting ready to go on the market. I can't wait to start looking at horse property! It's exciting to think about what God has for us!

What Fun!

Wow! What a great ride we had today! Everyone was out at the barn enjoying the mild day. There were 9 of us on horseback in the arena at one time. We all had a ball!

This is part of the goofy weather in the Midwest. I was at the barn on Tues and Thurs of this past week and would have frozen my a** off if it hadn't been for my husband's wonderful Christmas present (insulated coveralls!!). Then, today, it's nearly 60 and all the big drifts of snow have disappeared! Go figure! It even smelled like springtime! Days like this are pure gold when they happen. I'm so glad I was able to be out there and enjoy the day with my horse and friends.

Rusty was very good today! I was concerned that he'd be a real handful since I hadn't been able to ride for a week. We had a light workout and a wonderful balanced canter in both directions! Awesome! I tell you, this is as close to Heaven as it gets for me! Thank You, Lord!

Happy New Year!

What a year it's been!

I'm so grateful to God for all His goodness to me and my family this past year.

Today I finally was able to download our Grand Canyon pictures to my computer. The picture above was taken at our first stop on the Canyon Rim. The clouds had just moved away like a curtain and ... There it was! Simply breathtaking!

My family and I are looking forward to 2008. There will be a lot of changes in this new year.

God bless you and your families in 2008.

Merry Christmas!

Hi, Everyone!

It's finally Christmas Eve! Rusty and I and my family want to wish you and your families and your horses a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Jesus is the Reason for the Season and He's the Greatest Gift of all!

God bless,

Pam

Winter Fun

Winter is here! It's time for bundling up in layers of clothing, driving on snowy roads to the barn to see my Wild and Woolly critters!!! I just LOVE Rusty's winter coat! It's great to sink my hands into that thick hair. In this picture, Rusty and Eclipse (his best bud) certainly know where the treats are! What great friends horses are!