God's Apology

Last night, after my latest blog, a friend texted me and told me that she really enjoyed it and it was what she needed to hear in her life right now.  What a compliment!  I'm so glad that I could help somebody else by sharing my story.  As the conversation went on, we turned to talking about our other two favorite things besides beef - cats and horses!  Rachel told me something that I laughed at and truly enjoyed, "Cats and Horses are God's Apology for Men."

How true this is!  Our waffle-boxed male counterparts seem to always get under our skin, and they just can't ever seem to understand what we want or need!  They make mistakes, and there isn't a time in our lives when we aren't frustrated with them for something!  Don't get me wrong, some of my greatest friends are male, but sometimes.... those boys!  So, as girls, we've decided that's why we have cats and horses.

There is nothing better than riding bareback and barefoot at full speed across an open area.  It's absolutely magical and it takes my breath away every single time.  Maybe its the adrenaline rush, or the feeling of absolute freedom, but there is nothing comparable to riding a horse and being one with them.  When I went home, I had the chance to ride my two wonderful appaloosas, Blue and Killian.  It was just what I needed to clear my mind and make me laugh.  There's just something about being a partner with a 1,000 pound plus animal and being able to signal them with just body movements, no words needed.

Little Blue Horse

My Killian

Cats are God's other gift.  Y'all may call me a crazy cat lady, and I will proudly agree with you!  I do have conversations with my cats and share my deepest secrets with them.  I swear they understand what I'm saying and they always know how to make me feel better.  Whether it be they are playing together or just doing something goofy, they can always put a smile on my face.  My cats are members of the household, just like my cattle and my horses.  Yes, they do have precedence in the chair over guests, and yes, they do sleep with me.  Tiggy, my orange cat, feels like he has to sleep right beside me at night and requires me to snuggle with him, no matter what.  And, that's okay by me, in fact, I enjoy it and I have a hard time sleeping without him there.  Cassie, my little Burmese, is kind of a nut, but she is so darn funny!  She has this meow that sounds almost like a bark, and she actually enjoys water!  She even fetches balls.  She might not be like any cat I've ever met, but she definitely keeps life interesting!

Cassie sticks her tongue out at things she doesn't like.

Cass

Tiggy taking a nap with me

My critters do mean the world to me, and they love unconditionally.  As long as you provide them with food and treats, they will do anything for you.  They are quick to forgive and they have this amazing ability to let bygones be bygones.  Even when times are tough, they will be there still demanding attention and ready to put a smile on your face with their goofy antics.