So, my European journey took a turn in May and pointed me westward…..back to the ranch. The bricks and stones were still here. As were the beating hearts. The Bruner Road Home Owner’s Association had been working overtime the last few years making sure all was right in the neighborhood. Most of you know Tara was the Chief of Operations and Animal Lifestyle Management. I doubt Mickey and Minnie thanked her properly for the lavish lifestyle of retirement they seemed to enjoy, but I know Clyde gave her kisses on a regular basis. (It looks like he is licking your skin off, but I promise, those are just his sloppy kisses)

It’s been a much longer readjustment period than I would have ever imagined. I know where home is, but the journey over the last 4 or so years has made me quite comfortable all over the world. I have new friends on ever corner of the earth and plan to build those relationships even farther. (This journey is far from over!)

There is, however, one thing every cowgirl must have, a reliable ride for those days when she just needs to fill her soul with the quite calmness that only a horse can provide her. Yes, Clyde is still full of love and personality, but Waco was my steady guy when I needed to jump on and get a different perspective on things. And every animal lover knows, you don’t replace those relationships, you build new ones.

Enter Eli.

MEET ELI

As my friend Rachel likes to say, sometimes you get a tug inside and you need to pay attention to those tugs. Well last Wednesday night I had a big one and less than 48 hours later, Eli was in the trailer headed home with me.

I’m not sure my medical insurance is going to think this is the best idea I’ve ever had – if any of the Catalena Cowgirls want to come watch this rodeo, be sure to grab a beer or four….. But he caught my attention like a sparkly 10 carat diamond on a pair of red Jimmy Choo stilettos!

Y’all come meet Eli when you can, we’ll grab some saddles and see what happens! No matter, we’ll have some stories to tell after.