my struggle

I am an overweight person. My highest weight was reached in late december at 323 pounds. Science would classify me as morbidly obese. However, since the beginning of this year, I have lost 42 pounds and counting. I have some days where I just want to give up and others when I am so determined I believe I actually scare pounds away. I decided that I had to make my health a priority. I am doing this with the help of God and a single image that stays in my mind. That image is the day I bring home my OTTB. I will not get one until credit card debt is gone and my weight is low enough that I can safely ride. In about 17 months the debt will be gone....so should the weight if I stay on track. I can't wait. The dream of owning a horse of my very own is what drives me. I will have my Dream.

For Jag

There is no greater reason for living, than loving.
When the physical being falls away, our spirit wraps
the loved ones left behind in its warmth.
Carrying them on a soft wind to a place where memories
help in recovery.
Watch the trees dance and sway,
you know that I am near.
Watch the waves crest and crash,
you know I am there.
Watch a snowflake fall soft and silent,
you know I am free.

Wendy,

I hope these words lift you up to meet Jag tonight in your dreams.

He was a special thoroughbred.