While on our vacation at Tanque Verde Guest Ranch my son, Jordan, made me very, very proud. Most of the horse rides offered at TVR are walking trail rides. In order to participate in the more advanced loping trail rides you have to pass a lope test judged by one of the ranch's wranglers. To practice, they offer lessons.
Jordan, with his heart of gold, took lessons every day (sometimes twice a day) to try and pass the lope test. He did not get discouraged when they did not pass him, he only worked harder.
The greater lesson in this is to not give up, nothing worth accomplishing comes easily. I find it incredible that he should learn such a lesson at the tender age of 14. Many never learn this in their entire life.
Good things come to those who persevere... I will say it again, Jordan I am very proud of you!
Eleven Wonderful Years!
Dan and Michele (the Silly Filly) in Honolulu, Hawaii March 17, 2008
About Me
- Michele
- I am the "Silly Filly" of Bells Mountain. My husband gave me that nickname, I believe when we first moved to our little 5 acre farm with our two younger children, Caitlyn and Jordan, and our zoo: 3 horses, 5 dogs, 2 cats, 1 goat, 1 bunny and who knows how many wild critters and beasties. I worked in the Accounting field most of my life, with short intermissions to have children, finish college, divorce, remarry... to live life, wonderful, crazy life. I have been sewing since I was a young girl, whether it was with a sewing machine or if it was by hand with needle and hoop. I love it. It gives me great joy. So, as a result of the strange twists and turns that life takes us on, I have the opportunity to actully do something I love! Design Quilts! Make custom quilts for those who can not or do not want to quilt themselves, but still want a quality heirloom quilt of their own. I finish quilts for those who do quilt. I love it. I am at home on my range... and loving every minute of it!
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