Last night as I went out and fed the horses, I was looking everyone over. So many of them I have had for so many years, so many of them came to me in less than perfect condition, yet they have come such a long way. As much as it kills me I don't "rescue" anymore. I'd love to do some more but the ones that I have done in the last year and the ones that I have done over the years I still have and I will keep. I can't just take them in, invest my time, money and mostly my heart into them and then turn around and sell them. This is a reason I work. Yes I work. Its not fair for Wes to have to do everything. I work. I do it to help out, I do it to support my passion that he also shares in, I do it so that he isn't so burdened by everything and I do it so I can buy him things as well. I work close to home and its very flexible. I can pop home if I want daily for whatever arises. I didn't work for a while...............I got bored. I do, however, miss all the cooking I use to do. It was more elaborate than it is now, and everything is on such a time schedule. I have good friends that will deliver or set out my round bales for me if I am not there, I have a wonderful neighbor that checks on everyone every time they go by the house which makes things easier on me if I have turned horses into a new turnout area. They love the horses to and get a lot of enjoyment out of watching them grow and change. I am so very glad we moved out here.
I looked back through pictures of Cat from just a few months ago. Its hard to believe she is the same horse. I have frequently looked back at pictures of Kai. He looks nothing like he did either.
Cat is bonding with me more and more daily. She is learning how to be a country horse finally. Not just a stalled horse that the only reason she came out was to RUN! She is following me more, she is letting me catch her now, she is going to be a gentle giant. She has calmed down more and continues to do so. I can't wait till spring/summer. I want to go galloping across the field on her, not running, just a nice gallop. I have become very attached to her in a very unexplainable way.
Life is good. Wes is well. He is getting a very special birthday present from me this year. I got tickets to take him to see Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band. Of course its going to take me a month to pay for them but hey I got them. He is worth it in so many ways. He is so caring and I so enjoy being around him all the time. We enjoy doing so many things together. He really is a dream come true, our life together is a dream come true. He came into my life when there was so much darkness and I was ready to give up. I am so blessed and so thankful for him. Ok enough goosh.
All the horses are doing wonderfully. Its amazing to me that they do so well on less acreage than what I use to live on. I guess that is because I wasn't allowed to manage them as I saw fit before. Wes and I have the same outlook on managing horses. They are all so fat and so healthy and so sweet. I can't wait to get back to riding. I am a bit short on time right now for that but I will get back to it. Its just nice to be able to go out and love on them and see the ones that weren't so loveable completely change into something so sweet and kind.
This summer will mean more riding, Wes and I together. I want us to get back to doing more of everything. I think its important for us to do more things outside of the farm. I am sure Wes has thought up some more projects. He is so good that way. I still just love our new/old cabinets that he refinished from the old house and put in our new home.
Amanda is doing wonderfully out in Arizona. It was the best possible move for her. I have never seen her do so well. She is so very happy and that does my heart good. I miss her and Anjeleena like crazy but I know this is what is best for them both. She has a wonderful job that I am sure she will be at forever. She needed a place to "belong" and there she more than belongs. I think she is working something out like a contract for deed on a home. I am ssoooooo proud of her and the accomplishments and the things that she has overcome in the last year. She has done amazing. I hope to see her this spring. Its hard living so far apart. Its been a little over a year now since she left. Seems like its been longer. I do talk to her or text with her almost daily though. It makes it better. We have our occasional 2 hours chats on the phone. Its nice to catch up and hear what is going on in her life. She and Clint have some obsticales to overcome but they aren't to difficult. They all go to church and it seems that my daughter has found her faith. Something I think she needed all along. Can't wait till she comes home to visit with Anje.
Well the puppies are growing like weeds. They are climbing out of their whelping box now and we are going to have to move them this weekend. Haven't really decided what the best plan of attack is on that. They will start eating gruel this weekend as well. I can't believe they are going to be 3 weeks old tomorrow. Time has flown. Maggie continues to be a great mother, but I can't wait to get her spayed. I do NOT want to go through this again. I think Wes and I have a favorite. Not sure what that means. LOL. I will get updated pictures of them this weekend when they are running around their new area. The light just isn't good for pictures where they are right now. They are to cute. (And up for adoption)
Well I need to get busy doing stuff so I will save the rest for a later post.
Everyone have a great day and enjoy whats left of the good temps outside. We will pay for such nice weather I am sure.
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