We were blessed to have these 2 great kids come & stay with us for 2 days.
They earned these 2 days for being Advanced on their tests. Most impressive. We just call them Mr. & Miss Advanced.
We had such a fun time. They are wonderful kids. I laughed so much my stomach really was sore. If they stayed much longer I would have a 6 pack ab! They really are fun to be around. Great manners. Respectful. Helpful. Awesome sense of humor (
a true combination of their mom & dad).
I could brag on them all day.
Then I witnessed a miracle....read to the very end for the entire story.
We played Farkle. Of course Jake won every time.
Remember the game Pit? It kept us up until midnight.
And Jeni & Danny held the corner on Pit.
We went for a cruise in my old GMC to get eggs (I drove).
Cruisin' in the golf cart
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| Hang on Jake! |
Fun in the hot tub
Being fountains...
They just love Jake (the horse)
and as you can tell Jake (the horse) likes them.
Everything was going good...
Then...
I saddled up Jake for them to ride. I told them I would lead them at first.
Jake put his foot in the stirrup, then Jeni reminded him she called it first. He said oh yeah I forgot & Jeni put her foot in the stirrup & swung up & over.
Then I witnessed truly the most horrifying incident in my life.
Jake (the horse) reared straight up & fell over backwards on Jeni. Even as I sit here and write this 3 days later I get sick & nauseated as I see it over & over again in my mind.
I felt sheer terror & horror as I truly believed I had just watched her be fatally injured.
It happened so fast with absolutely no warning.
But I witnessed a miracle.
After the horse rolled & scrambled to get up off of her,
Jeni j
umped up &
ran screaming to me.
We took her to Dr. Clary & after x-rays, assessments & tests - there was not a broken bone in her body, not a drop of blood, no internal injuries. Only bumps, scrapes & bruises.
I have witnessed many horse wrecks & accidents in my life and I am telling you
I witnessed a miracle.
I have had so many thoughts & emotions & torment...
I felt:
1. Guilty
2. Fear
3. If only it had been me
4. Why did I let this happen
5. What was I thinking
6. Terror
7. FAILURE
Forgiving myself may be one of the hardest things to do...
But forgiveness & love from Mitzi, Jake & Jeni come as naturally as breathing. They have always held a very special place in my heart. Thanks guys ~ Love you bushels & baskets.
My God is an awesome God & I know that we will all heal & be just fine through this.
Just have to give Him the glory!
And no more horse riding for the kids.
