Easter is a special day for Christians of all denominations. How about this for a space to hold services? Lynn brought the words for three songs. We "parked" our horses and raised our voices in song. We tried to be loud--I could hear Lynn pretty well, but underneath my own loud singing, I also heard Shirley's voice. She was singing FAST and was three lines ahead of me and Lynn. So I stopped to hear where she was so I could join in. We sort of fell apart from there. She said, "Who's singing?" I told her I was trying to catch up to her and join her. She said, "Well I can't hear you guys!" That explained a lot.
The cool thing was that all three horses just stood quietly. Not one fidget. Not one attempt to eat something. I think they liked it.
Later as we went along the trail, Lynn and I sang a simple song and I made up the words for more verses. Although I couldn't hear Lynn over my own loud singing, I enjoyed singing and it made me happy. I felt bad that Shirley could not hear us to sing along. I hope that it didn't distress her. Not being able to do something as simple as hear your partners sing, must be a very difficult thing as one ages--a constant reminder of what is lost.
The day was another beautiful reminder of our many blessings and why we live here.
Today is Jupiter's 15th birthday! It's hard to believe that he and I have been partners for 10 years. 💞
I really enjoy Easter Sunday. It was special and I will hold it dear in my heart. We live in an awesome place, have wonderful mountain horses and sweet pups. One that I will always remember.
ReplyDeleteMe, too. I liked singing with you. I liked how the horses were so still. They knew it was special.
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