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| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 11:21:14 AM
My husband came home today w/ a book I lost awhile back called "Of Women and Horses", a movie he thought I'd like that just came out on DVD called "Flicka" and a new DVD player for me because mine broke. Either Im very ill & don't know it or he's guilty! (just kidding) it was a very nice surprise. I wanted to see the movie when it came out but didn't & the book, I cried when I realized it was gone. So about 2 hrs later I put the movie in my new DVD player knowing I would like it but never knowing how it was going to hit me. I guess Im getting more sentimental in my old age because this silly (but good) movie had me crying & I didnt know why at first, felt like an idiot. Watching this 16 y/old girl was like watching myself at that age. So horse crazy, so fearless, so determined! My husband came out & asked what was wrong & Im blurting it allout like theres no tomorrow. I asked him when did I get so cautious, so afraid of things, so damn careful about everything, so safe?
It was weird to say the least. I always loved horses, I went on hunger strikes as a kid so my parents would get me a horse, any horse. We had 12 kids, a horse was not in the picture. I remember I couldn't consentrate on anything else. I never had my own but my friends did & I rode alot back then.
We make our own choices, we write our own stories (line from Flicka) no one else should write our story. Then how does a young horse crazy girl live a life away from her first love?? How did I not choose that yet in my life in one way or another? The love is still there & still very strong. Is this a "Lightbulb" moment or am I getting old & more sentimental??
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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 12:51:06 PM
I think most of us can relate to this in some way or another. I was supposed to be a famous artist by now! And I am supposed to live on acreage and have a big barn to host my antique shows at. Some of it involves poor choices on my own as I walked the path to today and some is simply turns that I didn't see coming. I have a very blessed life with a husband that loves me, three wonderful kids and a lovely home. It is not all I hoped for, but it is good. That being said, my dreams have not died . . . infact I think they sat "stagnent" for so long and recently have been stirred up. That happened a couple years ago when I started doing my antique shows. I have also been pursuing the property/barn thing, but that is a bit harder as this dream affects my husband too. As for the art side of things, it makes me sad how I let being busy de-rail me from my creative pursuits. I am going to start spending at least one hour being creative each day.
For you, if this is a dream you still really desire, I would talk to your husband. He sounds like a prize . . . maybe he will be more on board with it than you think. I don't know if that means moving for you, building a barn, or simply buying a horse. I would first seek hubbies blessing and then begin whatever steps you need to take to begin with making that dream a reality.
I believe God places dreams and desires inside of us . . . we have the power to decide whether to pursue those dreams or not. I know for myself, if I don't pursue my dreams I will always deal with the "if onlys" and "what ifs". I at least want to know I pursued it with a passion and ran the race the hardest I could.
Best wishes to you . . . and to each Farmgirl here . . . as you pursue your dreams!
Brenda
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 12:13:20 PM
well Michelle,
I think you need to tell your hubby that you want/need a horse in your life and that you are going to save up for your dream.
Then if you don't have land of your own to house a horse..rent some pasture or rent a stable space from someone that will allow you to come out often to the property to visit and ride your horse. I'm sure you could also strike up a deal with someone to trade out from time to time on the rental rate or what have you...but by all means do try to fulfill this dream.
No need in not doing it..there are ways to get around the "but I don't have any land"...find someone who does and work out a deal.
Best of wishes to you..I say.."go for it!"
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 11:52:27 AM
That movie is based on the book "My Friend Flicka". It is a must read for all girls I think...especially girls like you and me who grew up on horseback!!
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 11:37:43 AM
I guess this happens to all of us at different moments in our life. Wondering 'when did it all slip away/" and then I wouldn't have what I have if I had made different choices. There is no right or wrong answer. We become who we are by what we have done in our lives. I think a lot of it is that we realize we won't be 16 ever again. Here, give me you hankie. MB
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| Beemoosie |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 11:36:42 AM
What an incredible post Michele! A) your dh is a sweetie! B) never to late for a horse, right?
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
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