Carrie's Blog

As the holiday approaches I think of the great souls that have touched this earth. Jesus in a manger surrounded by guess what …Animals! I do believe, as I’m sure many of you do to, that not every great soul is human. Sometimes we are touched by a great soul, who just happens to be an animal. I believe animals have a lot to teach us, and with their ability to love unconditionally, open our hearts. An open heart shows compassion, and I for one believe compassion must be a quality of the divine creator. When we show compassion we are acting in concert with the divine, as Martha Stewart would say “and that’s a good thing”. We have wonderful dogs and horses (no cats since allergies do not permit one). Angelo is certainly a very special soul. The picture I’ve posted today is of Angelo and our precious granddaughter. This summer I rescued an unlikely pet, who I believe he had much to teach. We were trail riding about 100 miles from anything, and out pops this little pink pig. He was a baby show pig, who came bounding out of the woods at about 9,000 feet. He was determined to be with us and followed us to the top of a mountain (about 11,000 ft.) and all the way back down to the trailers. He was the bravest animal I have ever encountered. We named him Sir Edmond Hilary (who climbed Everest). He was very sunburned and cut up when he found us, but Vetericyn to the rescue! Our home owners association frowned on a pet pig, so alas, he now resides at a Horse Rescue, in New Mexico. I think of Sir Edmond (Eddie) quite often, but I know he is in good hands and has the run of the place. Horses, dogs, goats and a pig… He was a great teacher in striving for what you want just like The Little Engine that Could he just never gave up. Some days when running ACTHA is a little too much, I think of Eddie, and we strive on. Happy Holidays to all, Ride on, Carrie