Saman Gunan--A True Hero

Saman Gunan is a true hero. He sacrificed his life so many others could live. His bravery, courage, selflessness will never be forgotten. You deserve much honor, Saman. Rest in peace.

Each visit is a gift

Today we gathered to celebrate my dad's 92nd birthday. We were a large group--my brother, sister, many of the grandchildren and 2 of the great grandchildren. My dad is battling myelodysplastic syndrome and pulmonary edema. He is old and tired and short of breath. After all he is 92 years old. So I was sad. I went to the farm today to work with Dory, the mini horse as a distraction. I must not have attached her crosstie adequately because Dory became lose. Fortunately I was able to corral her.

Happy ending

The Thai soccer team and their coach have been found on Pattaya Beach. Such a happy day! The team is working on a strategy to get the boys out of the cave and reunited with their families. Thank you, thank you to all the people from around the world who stepped forward to search for the boys.

Praying for a miracle

Hoping to hear the good news that rescuers locate the Thai soccer team and their coach on the elevated area of Pattaya Beach inside the cave today. There is always hope until we learn otherwise. Thesse last 8 days have been full of strife and worry. It was the safe rescue of the Chilean miners many years ago that prompted me to write this blog. I'm praying that in the next few days, the world can celebrate the safe recovery of the soccer team and coach and show the boys'joyous reunion with their families.

Thai soccer team and coach

I don't know how I could have missed the news of the 12 Thai boys and their coach trapped in the cave. They have been trapped a week, and I just read about them today. Trapped in the cave by heavy rains that flooded the passageways. I am thinking positive thoughts and praying for the boys and their coach, their friends and families. I am glad that teams from many different countries are assisting the Thai police with the search efforts. And if the rain stops and the water recedes, the boys and their coach will be able to come out safely.

Happy Father's Day!

This is Father's Day weekend. My Dad is going with my brother, sister, their spouses and my brother's friend to a baseball game. They have reserved some seats in a suite and he will be served food and drink. I sent him a card on Thursday. Hope he got it! My husband, son, daughter, her husband and my little granddaughter will have a big breakfast tomorrow at our house. We will visit for a bit. I have to work and it is important that my son-in-law celebrate with his family before they head to his mother's house in the afternoon. I bought my husband a fun card and a hard boiled egg maker--the kind where he cracks the egg into a device, slips the device in water and then boils it. As seen on TV. It should come in handy for egg salad sandwiches and deviled eggs, but is also a joke, because he is always taken with the merchandise "as seen on TV." I hope to drive out to the tri county horse show to see the mini horse competition. Depends if it is still going on after work. Selling merchandise online is stressful. I had to tell one interested party the merchandise was sold and the person made me feel bad. Having trouble with acid reflex so I am trying to eat whole grain, fruit, vegetables, non fat dairy and lean meat. I have been indulging in sugary treats which has caused all kinds of havoc.

Training the Mini Horse Dory

I ride every Tuesday and am hoping to show my school horse, Hope, in a training show in early July. I have performed the same walk and trot test for the past 2 years. This year I am going to show Hope in western dressage, Need to switch things up a bit. I have to learn to canter soon if I am going to show Hope in the canter test next summer. I have to canter for one year before I can test. My teacher has two mini horses. I hope to lease Dory beginning this month. I will train and show her (next year) in the obstacle course, walking over a bridge, and pulling a cart. I have watched a youtube video showing Peggy train her mini Mantra to pull a cart. It is amazing how seamless the training is. My horse obsession is an expensive hobby. My Dad says (when I tell him the cost to lease Dory, "That's not bad. It's a hobby, like golf." I may have to pick up an extra shift or two to pay for this expensive horse hobby of mine. Or have a yard sale.