The Reality

This is JR, he is a very playful young stud. He will take your hat and run away with it, steal your bottle of water out of your back pocket and eat your camera case if your not careful. He is one of the 31 horses that live on the ranch.

I have been here in Mo for 45 days and I have fallen 3 times, been head butted by various horses to many times to count, stepped on, bit, pushed around, homesick, sad, heartbroken, in tears, happy, laughed till i darned near peed my pants, amazed, awed and changed by the love of Jesus and these horses. Some days I am the teacher but mostly I am the student.

I have thought, whats so hard about feeding and watering these horses everyday... no biggie. Well, for any of you that have pets... I have 31 pets. Out of the 31 I have come to care about all of them and attached to a few of them. (Please do not tell Scarface that I posted Jr's pic and not his) The horses live on/in the pasture, they do not live in barns. They are out running around an getting into things that they have no business getting into. No matter how well you take care of them-like kids-they find stuff to get into. Sometimes being so cute and playful but sometimes getting hurt a little or alot hurt. One of the pregnant mares miscarried since I've been here. Very sad day! On my own, Yesterday I would have packed up and moved back to Calif, but thank you Jesus that I do not have to do life on my own, that you are here guiding and teaching me what I need as I am in this new season. Psalms 16 has been a comfort to me over the last week.

Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them! Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or even speak the names of their gods. Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine. The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance! I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave. You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.

In Christ, Kat