Unexpected Win

No matter where my life takes me, or how long I am there, I continue to be amazed by the breadth of the experiences I am allowed to be party to.

I got a phone call today from a very unexpected person. She wanted to share with me her exuberance over the days events, and I was more than happy to listen. She spoke passionately about what I would consider a major win in ANY circumstance, and through her voice and her projected smile, I could tell that she was genuinely proud of herself, and rightly so.

She told me how thankful she was for the experiences we shared as husband and wife. And I got to thinking that maybe I should have thanked her for the same. I never thought of myself as anyone even remotely interested in the agricultural side of life (at least not as an adult), nor as a "horse person". Seems I am. I find I approach animals with a different outlook as well... She treated them better than some people treat their children, and it appears that I kept a little of that in me. We had some very wonderful adventures, she and I. And I am truly thankful for them, and for her being a part of my life. We are apart now, but forever connected through the ribbon of a wonderful little girl. Looking on the bright side of everything keeps her face in the sunshine...and her smile did love sunshine.

No matter the spread of time or distance, we were happy once, Niki. I do remember those times. And I AM proud of you.

Now go kick some ass and embrace that power you felt today. And like you said: "You did it!"

YOU.

Huzzah.


Martin.