Tag Archives: ride
Philly LiveStrong Challenge- Why we do it…
In Memory of, In Honor of, & for the Survivors… Hopefully, one day, this $)#( ing cancer will be as minor as the common cold and we’ll have effective treatments, early detection, high survival rates, and ways to eliminate some … Continue reading
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” -Winston Churchill I find this quote surface periodically in my life. I started riding when I was five and horses have been … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Horses, Life after John's Death
Tagged good for the inside of a man, Horses, outside of a horse, PRCA, ride, trail ride, WB, Willow, Winston Churchill
1 Comment
Today
The Sunday after John passed away, my friend invited me to attend his church service. I’ve pretty much been going to Bethel Lutheran every Sunday, except for missing a few for the Philly LiveStrong Challenge, Miles for Melanoma 5K, Melanoma … Continue reading
More Equine Therapy…
Nathaniel is a toddler. I work overnights. Let’s just say that the work week is dedicated to taking care of him, sleeping, working, and tossing critters some food. Housework doesn’t happen during the week. Nathaniel creates housework. I suck at … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Horses, Leaky Creek, Nathaniel
Tagged bad housekeeper, equine therapy, friend, horse, John, Nathaniel, overwhelmed, ride, Willow
Leave a comment
Homework Assignment
My amazing friend, Shannon, and I were talking last night. She told me that she thinks I’m doing well all things considered. Some days I think I am and other days, not so much. She like so many other people … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Horses, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel
Tagged 3 things, 5K, back in the saddle, do for myself, fencing, friend, homework assignement, John, Ms. Rodgers, Nathaniel, repair, replace, ride, run, Shannon, sheds
1 Comment
Spreading seeds
Today, I took Nathaniel to Toddler Time at the library. The library programs for the kids are nothing short of AWESOME!! In Nathaniel’s case it also gives him a good opportunity to interact with other kids his age. In addition, … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Friends, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel
Tagged cancer, cecil county public library, cemetery, cold, grave, John, library, Nathaniel, ride, seeds, spreading seeds, Toddler Time
Leave a comment
Care Package
Today, Nathaniel & I got a wonderful care package in the mail from one of my very dear friends, Shannon. Shannon & I met at way back in college. On the first day of classes or orientation (I can’t remember … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Horses, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
Tagged bath, bird, Breyer horse, care package, Dave, egg, english, filly, friend, friendship, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Iowa State University, John, Laura Bush, Make Way for Ducklings, Nathaniel, phone, ride, Shannon, show, Tiny, trail ride, western
Leave a comment
