For the Love of...HORSES

These pictures were taken by a photographer named Maggie Moore.

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This is a picture of my sister, Allison.

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I absolutely love this image.

"Even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you."

Psalm 139:12

This image is a fitting reflection that captures the journey my family has been walking- in and through darkness toward the light. The walk seems never ending and we are all still groping in the shadows doing our best to make our way. We will rest and retreat if need be, we will be bold, brave and strong even if we're scared. We will continue to trust and cry out for help for we know the SON is near and He still shines!

One of the most difficult decisions had to be made over the last few weeks. My parents have sold all but two of their beloved horses. The two remaining will be leaving as well. It is bitter sweet. We are increadibly thankful that all the horses found a good homes, but grieve their absence on the farm. The beauty of Walking Horse Farm is very different now.

The landscape continues to change as we continue to hope and pray for health and healing for mom and dad both. May they gain strength daily and be comforted and have peace in the mean time.

"But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall."

Malachi 4:2

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:26

Ever just feel boiled over?

This is one of those random posts...more about just being able to write it all out...a way to get all the stuff of life into tangible thought. As a side note...Erin this picture is especially for you! Our kids may have rescued the craw fish the first time around... but Scott had other ideas. Poor lil' craw fish.

I was searching my files and found this image taken just a few weeks ago...it jumped out at me.... it resonated with my soul....I somehow could relate to that craw fish just trying to stay afloat and survive.

The burn of life can sometimes scorch us. It has been a full year of trail, lose and uncertainty for so many loved ones and family members. The ache is deep...yet the river is wide, if only the craw fish could have hid better in the deep waters?

Would it then just be snatched up by the next disaster, storm... perhaps bird of pray?

For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help. Psalm 22:24

I will continue to trust that the Lord hears our cry's for help...prayers on behalf of my family continue to be coveted.