Please pray for free

[Bensmom]

What terrific news!

We'll be waiting anxiously for that first post!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Libby

[Mariequi]

Can't stop smiling at the reality of Mary being home!

[Lori T]

WELCOME HOME MARY!!!!

Lori
http://www.calypsofarm.piczo.com

[Jessi P]

WELCOME HOME MARY!!!

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[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

I purposely checked in on the eventing board today to say WELCOME HOME MARY!!!

You have a lot of posts to catch up on...some very funny threads...and don't foget the Pal Joey thread!

[A Splash of Color]

Welcome Home, Mary!!!

Very best wishes to the entire family.

[BeastieSlave]

WELCOME HOME!!!
What a happy day http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[fanfayre]

Welcome Home, Mary!
If it hasn't been said enough before:
You Are My Hero!

[Seal Harbor]

<span class="ev_code_RED">Welcome Home Mary!!</span> http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[annikak]

<span class="ev_code_RED">WELCOME HOME DEAR MARY!!!!!!</span>

Yup, I am yelling!!!!!!!

Fantastic News and don't your own jammies, sheets and towels feel great http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif ?

[jamr75]

WELCOME HOME!!! You sounded so wonderful on the phone! I hope that your first day home was special!

[free]

I just cannot believe that my Saddlebred "SNOW ANGEL" is posting here on COTH in Eventing.

free

[frugalannie]

HI MARY!!! So wonderful to hear from you AT HOME!!!

Get lots of rest and enjoy your family. We'll be here awaiting any updates you have time to give us.

(Jumping up and down and doing a happy dance)

[Mariequi]

Mary, I'm making an arse out of myself at work now. Stop it. Go visit with your family! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[BBowen]

All Right, Mary!!!! Welcome back. It is so good to see you posting. Have some great quality time with your wonderful family. We love you all. Keep us posted on your progress. Hugs.

[Luvinfoofy]

Welcome back, free!! We missed you so much!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[maxxtrot]

welcome back mary!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
i am so glad you are finally home with your wonderful family. can;t wait to see you around town, hoping it is real soon,stacey

[barbaraG]

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Free,

Soooo Glad you are home!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

It's late for me, so here I go off to Bed, http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif after I brush my teeth and say my prayers http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif Little kisses.

BarbaraG
GWV/xxx

[B Street Tango]

Welcome home Free!!!

[austin]

Welcome home Mary !

[Jazzy Lady]

Welcome home Mary!

[Gunnar]

Free, you fill my heart with hope and joy! Welcome home to you and I keep jingling just for you!

[BeastieSlave]

Free, it's so good to hear from you! WELCOME BACK!!!
Keep up the good work. I'm still jingling in GA!

[Daydream Believer]

Great news! Welcome home Free!

[YoungFilly]

Free you have a very insperational story. I am so glad to hear you are doing well.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

so happy to see you have posted. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[BeastieSlave]

I need a 'fix'! So how's it going at home?
Still jingling in GA!

[LAZ]

I bet you're absolutely pooped from the move, but if you get a chance to stop in, say hi, and tell us how you're doing I know I'd love to hear.

Your horse, Pal Joey, is a total mud hog! He's got mud in places no horse should have it--even the tips of his ears are dirty. Every day he goes out, hits the sloppiest spot, drops and rolls--moans an groans and has a fine time of it, jumps up and takes off leaving a trail.

[free]

Lee Ann,

Sounds as though Pal Joey is enjoying life. Thank you for giving him a good home.

[free]

BeastieSlave ...things are hectic here. I am such s burden.

My DH is a Saint.

I am getting a little stronger each day. I will have PT 3 times times a week starting next Monday.

I am going to try and get to the Ocala event this weekend.

free

[flypony74]

Free, everyone is SO thankful that you are home, and doing so well! Your courage and will to get better is inspiring.

And no, you are NOT a burden! I know that your family would go to the ends of the earth to have you home with them, and would never think of you as a burden. It is just hard on a normally active horsewoman to ask for help...when I was injured, I had to rely on DH for so many things, and it was hard. We are independent kind of gals! Keep up that PT and you'll be running circles around the yard before you know it!

[LAZ]

Free--

Yeah, well, I'm sure your kids were a burden when they were growing; we all take our turns at needing a helping hand. The problem is as independent adults we realize it--and the flip side is, the good news is we realize it. I'm sure you bring more joy than problems, just like your kids did when they were small.

Keep focusing on the PT and I'm sure you will realize the best degree of independence and recovery as can be.

We're all glad you're here.

LAZ

[A Splash of Color]

Dear Free,

Please believe me when I tell you that you are so NOT a burden! Last June I had to make the sad decision to take a loved one off life support. If he was still here today, that last thing he'd be is a burden.

The ongoing story of your successful recovery is a balm for the soul. Keep it up! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Best wishes,

[persefne]

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif 2 posts from Free, since I checked last! It's so great that you are stopping in to say hello, and your endeavor to make it out to Ocala on the weekend is fantastic. I wish all of you FLians great weather and a wonderful event. I'm sure for so many, it will be wonderful just to have Free there. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[jamr75]

Mary,
I can't believe you would say that you are a burden. Don't you ever think that. Your family loves you so much that they would do anything for you. I hope that you can get out this weekend. You have such better weather than I'm having right now.

[Mariequi]

Mary! I took care of my mother after her heart valve replacement and cancer surgery. I CHERISH that time and would give anything to be able to care for her one more day. Your family considers it a privilege to take care of you for once! Just keep smiling and tell them you love them. Best payback ever!

[Janet]

Mary,

Like everyone else, I am THRILLED at your recovery and progress.

I know that it must be hard work sending replies, so PLEASE don't feel you have to reply to each of our messages.

WRT burden- your family is telling the truth when they say you are not a burden. My mother died in 1975, when I was approximately the age your son is now. She spent a couple of months in hospital at Sloan Kettering in New York, and then came home when they could offer nothing more. She also thought she was being a "burden", because we had to do all the things for her that the nurses were doing in the hospital.

But, from our perspective, not only were we glad to look after her, it was LESS of a burden to have to do MORE things for her at home, compared with going to the hospital every day to visit. We could look after her, AND do the things we needed to do at home, as well as the things we wanted to do. While we were visiting every day, EVERYTHING at home got put on hold. The only way my father could pay the bills was to skip a visit. Once she was home, he could pay the bills and be with her at the same time. And so on.

BELIEVE them when they say it is not a burden.

Off on another tangent, Sportscar will be in Florida at the end of February, beginning of March, doing JUMPERS at WEF.

[Jessi P]

Mary you are SO NOT a burden!! Think back to when your kids were small... would you equate being a mother with caring for a burden? Well you need a bit of mothering now (we all do at times) and your family is chomping at the bit to do this for you. Indulge them! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif It wont be long - it will be sooner than you know it that you are fully back in charge (and responsible for the whole shooting match again). Enjoy the respite!

Big hugs from W Va...
(Fellow Mom-who-thinks-we-should-care-for-the-rest-of-the world-not -the -other-way- around'er)

[Fred]

dear dear free, I am so thrilled to see you posting, but please, whatever you do , do not think of yourself as a burden. Get that thought out of your mind this second!!
As others have already said, better than I can, we have all been cared for at some point in our lives, and you have done your share of the caregiving. I know your family is more than thrilled to have you home, and honoured to be able to help you. No more talk of being a burden!!
xoxooxoxoxoxox

[BeastieSlave]

OMG, Free your post made me cry http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

I'm sure it must be very difficult for you to deal with your current limitations, but if your family is like mine, they would bear any 'burden' to keep you with them! You know you scared us all pretty badly. So, chin up!

I hope the PT is going well. I know it's hard, but it sure pays off.

Jingles from GA!

[fooler]

Free we are so happy to have you back. Look at all of the love and support coming from this BB. If we care so much for you, how could your family see you as any sort of a burden.

Keep focusing your energy on getting well and put any negative thoughts out of your head!!

We are just so thrilled to have you back

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Free - you are not the burden! "The burden" is for you in time to figure out who each of us is that you didn't get to know before.

[persefne]

Originally posted by DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho":
"The burden" is for you in time to figure out who each of us is that you didn't get to know before.

Yeh...I bet you had NO IDEA you have such a devoted "fan club." http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif We obsess over every update and every word of good news, so don't deprive us for too long. Keep working hard and enjoy your time back at home. You've come a long, miraculous way over the past few months. I hope you fully understand how amazing you are. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

[BBowen]

Mary:

Like BeastieSlave, you made me cry. Everyone here is so thrilled that you are home and getting stronger every day. We, and I am sure your family, do not want to hear the word "burden" in your vocabulary. Yes, there are some adjustments, but everyone is so thankful that you are here just being Mary. You have touched so many lives and I so appreciate Joe, Andy and your friends keeping the COTH board updated. We may never meet, but you have and will continually be in my thoughts and prayers.

We are expecting a report on Ocala. Hugs.

[barbaraG]

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

Free,

You're Back!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif Burden?? Heck, we thought we would loose you!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Come closer to the screen and I'll "burden" you with a little kiss on the forehead. My mom's remedy for all sorts of boo-boo's!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

BarbaraG
GWV/xxx

[Fred]

checking in with you free, on this cold, rainy day in Ontario. Getting my dear Fred ready to go on his most excellent adventure (and making myself sick with the separation anxiety!)

[BeastieSlave]

Just checking in to let you know we're thinking about you and hoping things are going well. Please, no more talk about being a burden....

Jingels from GA!

[jamr75]

Just checking in to see how you are doing down there! Hope that your are feeling better

[bornfreenowexpensive]

Wow free!! It is so good to hear how well you are doing. Just keep getting stronger--I'm sure no one thinks you are a burden--please, it is great to still have you among us! It is part of life--take care of your self and let your family and friends take care of you too!

[Equinetech]

Burden Schmurden!

I am so glad that you're still here!


Still jingling for your continued recovery.

[BeastieSlave]

Still checking in and looking for great updates... Hope all is well with the Sparks'!

Jingles from GA!

[free]

Hi everyone! This Andy reporting that my mom is doing very well at rehab. She is going three times a week and is getting stronger and stronger. Also she was so happy to be able to go to the Ocala HT last weekend. She said she really enjoyed the fresh warm air and watching her horses go.

Since she has been home, it has been very hectic here due to the many adjustments we have to make. She has been very tired and hasn't been able to post as often as ahs would like. Thank you for all the support.

Andy

[barbaraG]

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Little kisses on the forehead to Andy, Joe and Of Course, Free!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

Hope you guys aren't too shy! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Just happy she's home!

[Elliesmom]

Still jingling and sending good wishes from Michigan!

[farmboy]

Hello again everyone. As Andy said, we have been very busy with free since her homecoming on January 11th. Mary's birthday was yesterday (Friday the 27th) and she had another great day.
At rehab she walked for the first time using only a cane. She is getting stronger every day. The Shands rehab people are really great and Mary enjoys her time there. The transfers to and from her wheelchair are also getting easier snce Mary continues doing more and more of the work.

I have some homecoming photos to post - please help on how to do this. I can email to someone and maybe they can post.

Joe, free's husband

[cinnabar]

Even more great news! Keep it up free! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Mariequi]

Just great news!

[annikak]

Fantastic! Happy Birthday, Dear Mary!!

What amazing progress you have all made!!!!

[Janet]

Happy Birthday!!

[BeastieSlave]

Joe, thanks for the update! I'm not a computer queen by any stretch of the imagination, but I'd be happy to post pictures if you need me to http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I PM'd my e-mail.

Happy belated birthday Mary!!

Jingles from GA!

[BeastieSlave]

PICTURES OF FREE!!!

[BeastieSlave]

Hopefully Joe will tell us a bit about these

[BeastieSlave]

There are some more that I'll try to get on later. Here's one from her birthday party at the rehab center.

[Mariequi]

Woo hoo! There she is! There's our girl! Go Free-ee! Go Free-ee! And how happy is that beautiful horse to see her?

[persefne]

What great pictures! Thanks so much Joe (and BeastieSlave!!!) for sharing those. Looks like she's so happy to be out and about once again. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[BBowen]

Joe - Thank you so much for sharing the pictures of Mary. The one with her horse made me cry because I know how happy she had to be seeing her horse and I know the horse was thrilled to see her.

Mary - Happy Belated Birthday. I know it was a great day because you were home. You look just gorgeous girl. I am so happy that your therapy is going great and that you were able to go to Ocala. Hugs. Continued prayers and jingles for your progress.

[Luvinfoofy]

Oh Mary, how wonderful! I had to look at the pictures several times, because I couldn't believe it! You look great!! Hope you had a great birthday.. Love and jingles..

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

BBowen - right there with you.

And look at the beaming smiles on everyone's face in the first picture.

[mbj]

Oh you look so great with your gorgeous horse again. Hurrah FREE!!!

[eventable]

Doing a happy dance right now.

Happy birthday Free, you keep it up!

[barbaraG]

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif

I would join in the Happy Dance, http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif but it's almost my Bedtime, (as Everyone knows by now) http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif So, I'll send along a bunch of little kisses on the forehead for the Whole line-up http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif And wish Free a Happy Belated Birthday. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif and tuck myself in.

G'night, Free, G'night, Andy, g'night, Joe http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif

BarbaraG
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Free - how are you doing today?

[persefne]

Just stopping in to say that I hope you are doing well this week, Free! Thinking about you down there in Florida, after what was a very chilly weekend here in Tennessee. Keep on keepin' on!!!

[Equinetech]

Oh Free! You look so good! You just keep right on going girl!

[barbaraG]

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

How's it going, Folks?? http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

Hope all is well, Free and Family!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

We may have more Snow coming this way.

Little kisses on the forehead!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

BarbaraG
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

[Lori T]

Glad to hear about the progress! Keep the good news coming! Loved the pictures!
Lori
www.calypsofarm.piczo.com (http://www.calypsofarm.piczo.com)

[jamr75]

Happy V-day Mary... hope you received lots of kisses!

[Mariequi]

Yes, Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours!

[Equinetech]

Happy V day Free and Fam!

[persefne]

Just wondering if anybody knows how Mary's doing! Will she be at Ocala II this weekend?? Hope all is still going well with the Sparks & Friends crowd. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[LAZ]

I've been thinking of you, and your family Mary. If you check in on the COTH forums let us know how you're doing.

[free]

Hello everyone, this is free at home. Thank you for all of your interest and concern. I've been walking at rehab. I was fortunate to be able to watch a good bit of the event at the Florida Horse Park last weekend and to visit with Bensmom.
Leeann, let's make plans to meet at the Paddock Sale again in September. Pal Joey is so fortunate to have found such a great home.

free

[riverpup]

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Great post

Go Free! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Equinetech]

That's awesome Free! I am so proud of you and I haven't even met you, you are such an inspiration to me to keep on trying, never ever give up and always give 120%

You just keep right on going girl!

[persefne]

So great to hear from you, Free! You know we're all so thrilled when you get the chance to check in with us. Keep up the good work in rehab. It's so inspiring to hear that you are getting out there to the spring shows and catching up with friends. Take care!

[LAZ]

Mary,

Sure, we can do the paddock sale again. The two that Sarah got are doing great--the gelding ($400)is turning out to be a potential upper level horse, the mare ($1000) is kind and sweet and not as motivated and will probably be the one she sells. The gray horse ($450) that Eron bought is doing well for her and she just loves him.

I believe Joe told you if you got better you could buy more horses... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I had to put the prices in there as a plug for OTTB's. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Equinetech]

Originally posted by LAZ:

I believe Joe told you if you got better you could buy more horses... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif


Yes, I too distinctly remember mention of this fact http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

You def. need some more ottbs!

[jamr75]

Free - Just wanted to say hello and see how you were doing. My mom got a new driving horse this year. I will have to send you pic's when I get them. Hope everything is going well!

[Fred]

just checking in on you free - thank you for the update...I definitely remember Joe promising you as many horses as you wanted if you got better! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Looks like some more lucky OTTB's will be getting a new home!
xo

[barbaraG]

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Free,

So glad to hear from you!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif Little kisses. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

BarbaraG
GWV/

[Jessi P]

WHOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO

You go girlie!!

Looking GREAT!! Love the pics.

Mary I love the genuine happiness and LOVE that shines from the eyes of everyone around you in the pics. You are surrounded by folks who love and cherish you, you are a lucky gal. But that also speaks volumes of what a wonderful human being you are that they love you so very much. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Keep up the good work! If you are bored and need something to do, check out a racehorse of mine that I asked for critiques on his movement (for future reference when he is done racing, which will be soon) check out my thread at http://chronicleforums.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/5566064631/m/871203609

I would love your opinion, but don't tire yourself!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[persefne]

In all this software/server transition, I just wanted to make sure this didn't get lost. Any news, updates, interesting information from the Sparks family? How are you doing, Free? Hoping all is well and that you are steadily improving and getting ready for Spring!

[free]

Free - Just wanted to say hello and see how you were doing. My mom got a new driving horse this year. I will have to send you pic's when I get them. Hope everything is going well!
Congratulationson the beautiful back cover of THE NATIONAL HORSEMAN thank you for keeping in touch.

Please tell me more about the new horse.

[mbj]

I love hearing your story Free! You and your family and friends make me smile and feel hopeful . Thanks!

[free]

CAN't purchase at this minute. we had one new colt born and two new expected any time now. the colt is out of Ashes of Roses (Waquoit) and by Catherston Liberator. He has huge bright star with a small snip on his nose. HIS IS FREINDLY! He is a chestnut right now but I think he might change to a grey or a roan.

I am doing fine Going to rehab three times a week. I am getting stronger every day. i actually stood up all by myself yesterday.

[Janet]

i actually stood up all by myself yesterday.
HOORAY!!!

[canyonoak]

yeahhhh free!

standing up-- that is just wonderful!

sounds so simple, but it is such a complex movement..and now you are doing it!

happydance
happy dance
(which I think you will be doing yourself soon enough)

[BBowen]

Mary:

Great to hear from you and about the new baby. He sounds adorable.

Standing by yourself - that is so awesome!!!! What progress you have made and it is wonderful to hear that you are getting stronger each day. You are always in my prayers. And, jingles too. Hugs.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Free - haven't checked in lately. Thrilled you are doing so well!!!!

[moonriverfarm]

Where is the September paddock sale? I'll be in the market for another OTTB then.......:winkgrin:

[free]

Where is the September paddock sale? I'll be in the market for another OTTB then.......:winkgrin:

The Paddock sale is held in early September at the Fairmount Park race track in Collinsville, Illinois. Look on any road atlas
at the St. Louis & Vicinity detail map. The race track is located
near the intersection of INTERSTATES 55/70 and I-255. For the
ultimate in advice on the paddock sale contact CANTER Southern
Illinois or LAZ.


free

[CANTERSoIL]

Hey Free, so good to see you posting! Come to the paddock sale this fall, and I'll be SURE you don't go home empty handed. :winkgrin:

You'll be glad to hear that the horse you were concerned about last year (the tall boy in the nasty barn) is doing well. Found him locally and he looks great (although he did fail a vetting).

And the trainer who had him? BOOTED from the racetrack - PERMANENTLY. They sent security in with him and gave him an hour to clear out his tack room, and he no longer owns any horses. >>insert happy dance here<<

[LAZ]

I've emailed her a couple of times and not gotten any reply.

Mary--I hope you're doing well, the ponies are doing well, and the rest of your gang (and Joe and Andy).

[annikak]

Thanks, LAZ, I have been wondering, too-

[free]

I've emailed her a couple of times and not gotten any reply.

Mary--I hope you're doing well, the ponies are doing well, and the rest of your gang (and Joe and Andy).
Hello Lee Ann,

Thank you for your post and concern. Thanks to everyone on COTH for their support and prayers over the last year.
.
Andy is back in PA and is doing very well. I just wish that he was here!

When will you be back at Fairmount? How are your students doing?

I have been home from the hospital for 10 months and continue to do rehab 3 or 4 times weekly. I really like the pool therapy and it is helping me to walk.

free

[LAZ]

Hey--Great to see you post!

I haven't been to Fairmount since June--I bought a 4 year old named Elijah M. He's doing well, simple to ride and hopefully my crazy schedule will ease up and I'll get him out in the spring. I saw a horse on the Ohio website that I would have gone and gotten, but she was sold already--look her up if you get a chance: Liquidated Damages. Gorgeous and a fabulous pedigree.

Pal Joey is fat and happy. He's liking retired life.

The new farm is going great, I've got a bank complex in the building stages and am planning where to put my water complex. I've got a show going on this weekend--50 entries for a November show! I've been surpised by the number of entries I've gotten for all the shows we've had here--there is clearly a need for inexpensive schooling shows in the area.

Keep up with your physical therapy, and let me know if you want to go horse shopping again.

How's Mach 10 doing?

[Tuckertoo]

Hi Free!:D :) I know you do not know me, I didn't join until this past spring, so I wasn't really active on the board, but I saw this thread on here and read through all 56 pages to see the progression of updates. I just have to say that yours is truly an inspirational story and a miracle. I just wanted to join in in all the WOHOO and YAY posts that everyone had posted but I was a little too late. So I'll join in now! YAHOOO! YAY!!! YIPEE!! Congratulations on such a great recovery! I just wanted to let you know that one more person has you in their prayers. Even if I just learned of your story today, you'll still be in my thoughts and prayers as you continue to get stronger. I noticed you had a love for OTTBs :winkgrin:. I admire that a lot, and I can see why you love them ( I have one myself whom I got from Beulah Park near Columbus OH, his name is Roman Gladiator, but I call him Tucker.) But this is not about me. I again just wanted to express how excited I am for you in your recoveries. Keep "Kickin' On!" You're in my thoughts and prayers.


~Becky~

[LAZ]

Free--

I forgot to ask how your young horses are doing? Did you have any more this year?

Didn't you breed some Welton Babies? How are they looking?