So, you all know that I’m always talking about how blessed I am, right? It’s true. I am always talking about it. 🙂 But, if I’m living a blessed life and I don’t acknowledge my blessings and express my gratitude, I believe I would be missing the point of living a blessed life. I believe I am blessed because I am grateful for my blessings! 🙂
So, I want to share with you my newest blessings. Some of you may remember that a week ago we began the process of building a new barn. Last Saturday, we wound up at one of the builder’s home to see his horses. He had some beautiful paints–a couple of geldings and a mare with a beautiful, 2-week old colt.
I fell in love with both mama and baby. I don’t know why, but they looked a little out of place there. I asked the owner about the mare’s story. He said that he had saved her from slaughter–paid $100 for her. My heart broke.
Mama protecting her baby
Well, as fate would have it, we left shortly thereafter and went to a horse show. I couldn’t get the mare and colt off my mind. I kept wondering whether or not I could buy them. I was told that his daddy was a big shot…I didn’t care. I don’t care about bloodlines or horse earnings. I love the animals themselves. I loved him and his mama.
So, guess who was at the horse show? The owner of the mare and colt. Yep. Luck? No. I don’t believe in luck. Coincidence? Don’t believe in coincidences either.
It was another blessing that he was there. I saw him before my husband did. I called out to him and he and his friends walked over to us. Without any pleasantries, I immediately asked, “what’ll you take for them”? He didn’t even pretend to not know what I was talking about. He gave me a price and I stuck out my hand and said, “sold”. So I am now the owner of this sweet mare and colt.
Beautiful markings
I absolutely adore appaloosas and paints. This little colt has beautiful markings. And his stance is something. I believe he has every idea how beautiful he is.
I don’t have them at home yet. I’m a little nervous about hauling him at such a young age. I’m afraid that mama has been a little too traumatized to load easily and if she is traumatized, the colt won’t do well.
Brown face/head leading to white neck
He is still a little skittish around me. These photos were taken today. At first, he wouldn’t let me get close. I kept trying to get close to mama. Eventually I did. Once she started letting me pet and rub her, he did too.
Beautiful boy
You may be wondering why I am not posting any pictures of mama. She doesn’t look so great. I believe she is 23 and it is evident that she has been over-bred. But she will be healthier soon. I am going to see to it. I promised her today that the rest of her life will be very good. As soon as I have her in a healthier state, I will post pictures of her. 🙂
So, now do you believe me? I really am blessed! And I am so grateful!
