I went out and fed the horses and chickens. I almost wanted to cry. It is way too obvious that Missi is blind in one eye and today is was so sad. She and Power were at the back of the field and Power saw me coming and ran off from his buddy. Missi nickered and I could tell for a moment she had had a panic attack, so I started whistling our "suppertime" whistle and her ears perked; so I banged on her bucket and she came walking slowly toward the barn. She can still see out of one eye we think - but we're unsure just how well she sees out of it. She is the most precious horse in the world. She's one of those that if you put a child down around her feet she will step gingerly out of the way to keep from stepping on the child. Watching an animal like that grow old is so hard. She has arthritis just like me and gets cantankerous just like me and my eyesight is slowly fading, a little like hers. She is one tough old girl though - she has a lot of heart. I hope that can be said about me someday too.
I then went for a walk in the herb garden and just as I got out there it began to rain. I ran into the gazebo, sat and watched it wash over my garden. Moments like these are precious to me. They remind me of the goodness that surrounds us all and that goodness needs to be tended and then given away. These moments inspire me to greatness. Not "greatness" as in world renowned recognition - but "greatness" as in taking the time and effort to be a gentle force for goodness in others' lives. It's been an awesome inspiring day.
The laundry is coming along. I told you yesterday that I had to do it today. Laundry is one of those jobs that I make myself do because it needs to be done. Yet, I do love clean clothes, fresh smelling bath towels and dry dishes!!