Here is my second favorite of Missy.  I love this picture because I did her braids and I clipped her.  I took pains to make sure she was immaculate.  This is the best picture that shows that. 

Thanks so much for the positive comments.  I really love how Missy has turned out.  I have put blood, sweat and tears… (and lots of tears) into her, and it makes my heart swell to see what she looks like, captured on camera and in person, where we are getting around… and getting around well.   Miss has taught me STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, and PATIENCE.  I always believed in her. 

I have the pics from the inspection.  Miss is a rock star.  love this one.

things are non-eventful but I thought I would blog.  I am resting this weekend, got alot of sleep.  I am supposed to take off of riding for at least a week.  However, its’ supposed to be in the 70’s this week, so I’m willing to bet I will on the back of a horse at some point. 

I went to the Grand Prix last night with Rachel.  It was her first GP, which always makes it a little exciting to see someone’s first time there.  It was packed.  I think 4 people made it to the jump off.  

I really think that something has come over me in the past week.  I found out alot about myself and alot about the people I have let surround me.   The people that I thought would never disappoint me….  didn’t.  The people who constantly disappoint me…. did.  So it just occurred to me …  um, why do I bother with the people who disappoint?

Another important lesson I learned (which will make no sense to my readers not knowing the whole story) is about taking things for myself.  I am stronger and better than I ever gave myself credit for.  I am number 1.  I have to, and SHOULD, take care of myself, and take opportunities for myself. 

I am tired of trying to make other people happy, or trying to fix them.

And there is no better time than the present to take advantage of riding opportunities sitting smack dab in my face. 

my life is a beautiful disaster.

this past week, I have had the biggest shocks of my life, which have really sent me reeling.  it seems that honestly, I’m not sure what could happen that could get much worse. 

instead of focusing on that, however, I do want to blog about how my girlfriends have come through.  it’s amazing the strength that women have had and how they (C-T-M) have not only come through, but have dragged me along Sanity Road.  Otherwise, I could very legitimately be taking a vacation at Holly Hill. 

Boys?  HA!  I do believe I have managed to surround myself with the biggest bunch of non-helpful, retarded, freaks that I have ever met.  The only two savings graces are my brother and Scott. 

Went to triple creek on Sat.

Miss was so very awesome.  I had a really good time showing over fences.  I’m always a little nervous before my first class but after that I really was having fun. 

The best part was Rich came and saw me go around.  Yay!

Here is a pic of him holding Missy.