Christine and Amy the pig

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4TAHhnMBWY

And you can hear us laughing in the background! I was on the floor, trying not to pee my pants.

Fun B-day party at Sage's house for Christine O'Leary... turned into an interview with Amy the pig. Too friggin FUNNY

House of Hope

The shed is completed and HOPE loves her HOME. Here she is with her Christmas antlers on, nibbling on some hay. Sweet horse, she is. Although we call her a "dog" for the neighbors sake. I wrote the shed place and told them about this little mare and all we went through to get her home. They asked for a picture of the House of Hope. This is what I sent them... I think they might use it in their add! Hope is already building her legacy...

I'm certified NOW

I am officially certified to do equine assisted therapy! Yay! I am living my love and my passion!

Freedom

Christine O'Leary is IN da house! So excited for ALL that is happening with you Christine! I can't wait to join you at the event tonight! How cool that I get to be a part of something SO amazing and life changing.

And the road is calling ~ heading out tomorrow for another incredible "trip" filled with love, laughter and friends.

Out on the open road...Freedom.

The Mustangs are HOME!

The Mustangs have arrived... They came in Sunday morning. Wow! They are beautiful! We turned them out and locked Bo and Grace in the stall. First we let Grace out to greet her new stall mates. She was unsure, but did not even try to dominate them. THEN we let Bo out and the kicking began... He was not going to give up his reign for nothing. He'd find his way to the two mustangs... then just start kicking. Unfortunately, he's blind. So, he'd just keep on kicking not realizing they had moved away. He may be old, but he's still the boss.

And there's Mr. V. just out in the middle of the madness. That man has no fear. I, on the other hand, have a healthy fear of a 1200+ lb animal and stayed the hell away from them. Let them sort out the pecking order, then I'll get involved. If I'm going to get kicked ~ let it be by ONE horse at at time (not 4 of them). Although, I DID jump into the stall with the mustangs, once we rounded them up... They are sweet, amazing horses...

Some say Mustangs can't be tamed... but then some say that about ME as well. LOVE can conquer all things.

I can't wait to ride!

faith HOPE and love

HOPE is home! This little horse was abandoned... when the bank went in to foreclose the house, there were 5 starving mini horses in the back yard. I got the call and within a week, Hope was in the back on my Dad's truck and moving in.

I went to Lowe's to buy a shed. They had the perfect little shed on clearance for $439.00 (from $1097.00). I wanted it. They didn't have it. So, the guy called another store who said they had 3. Off we went to the Anaheim store, BUT they discovered they didn't have any either. So, the lady called a million other stores (I'm only exaggerating a little). She found one in Moreno Valley. My Dad and I drove all the way out there and the lady said $822.00. Ummm no? I want it for the other price ~ the one it was ADVERTISED for. She said, no. Manager came out... he said $600.00. Ummm no? I got a little rowdy with him, then he said, $550.00. That's when I went a little ape shit on him and that's when my Dad was pulling on my arm saying, "I'll just build you one. Let's go."

I called corporate. They called back. Apologized up one side and down the other and they are delivering the shed today! Blake from Moreno Valley store got in trouble. Hope has a new home!

And two more horses are on their way... Yahoo!

Again... WHY?

I do not believe in random encounters. I just don't. There is no such thing as serendipity. Once again my work takes me to places I wouldn't normally go... It was a "special" pass for the hospital patients and we took them there on Friday night. I didn't pick the place ~ it was on the approved list and the staff picked from that list.

Again I ask God, "Why?" Why did I run into HER there? It was awkward to say the least. One of the girls was an AWOL risk. So, on top of the anxiety of seeing HER there, I had to keep a close eye on the girl. She ripped off her hospital "bracelet" and was eying the door. I just took her outside. She didn't have to know it was as much for MY benefit as it was for hers. Outside. Fresh air...

I pointed up to the sky and told her about the North star... How it NEVER changes. It never moves. As long as we are following the TRUTH NORTH, we will never be pulled off our path. I explained to her that MY higher power (God) is MY true north... and that I know He will never change. He will never move.

She didn't AWOL
SHE didn't spot me
and My dad joined the church choir.