tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post4725245092684704677..comments2024-03-27T20:42:03.076-03:00Comments on Journey with a Dancing Horse: 2014TeresaAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-56182737256925702402015-01-07T03:30:06.528-04:002015-01-07T03:30:06.528-04:00(((hugs)))) xox(((hugs)))) xoxJanice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-36269053671183128502015-01-02T14:10:45.572-04:002015-01-02T14:10:45.572-04:00Gosh, those pictures of you riding Steele are so g...Gosh, those pictures of you riding Steele are so gorgeous. It takes tremendous bravery to start a young horse on your own and you didn't just realize this dream you excelled way beyond it. You will be able to get excited about another horse someday and of course you have Irish, too. Your experience training Steele will benefit ever other horse that you sit on from this point forward. In that way, he will still be with you on every ride. <br /><br />I love Hawaii. We visited the big Island in 2011. Best trip ever. Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-10920897312203362492015-01-01T22:43:16.562-04:002015-01-01T22:43:16.562-04:00I'm glad you decided to do a year in review. ...I'm glad you decided to do a year in review. I have enjoyed following your journey in 2014. <br /><br />Seeing the pictures of Steele made me tear up. :( Your blog is a wonderful tribute to him and it's a special way to treasure your memories of him. KateRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870548960430847612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-53375914869929663062015-01-01T22:41:07.854-04:002015-01-01T22:41:07.854-04:00Hi Teresa. I am so glad you made the book with Bl...Hi Teresa. I am so glad you made the book with Blurb. With time, I think the day will come when the bitter will fade and the book will then hold only the sweetness of cherished memory for you. I agree with you that a loss like your relationship with Steele settles into your bones and your soul. And changes you. Forever. Personally, because I had my Steele for so many years, the loss was irreplaceable. He and I were young together, and we grew into middle age together. We read each other's minds and souls and hearts. He was the equine love of my life. Ironically, he died the year I turned 50. And my birthday is May 12th. Weird, huh? I hope you will continue to train and ride. But I am not sure there is more than one "Steele" in a lifetime - for anyone. However, I do believe there is another dancing horse out there that is meant for you. It won't be the same dance you had with Steele, but I believe it, too, will be a beautiful and meaningful dance. It comes down to when. The universe has flawless timing...when it is the right time, you will cross paths with your new dancing partner. Please don't stop training and riding. I did, and it was not a good choice. Looking back, I am sure it disappointed my boy. He had such a generous heart - he would have wished for me to go on riding...and I feel certain his soul would have cantered alongside - often. And, deep inside where there is only room for truth, I am absolutely sure Steele will be alongside you always, as well. All the very best to you as this new year dawns. May it be one of new hope for you.Andrea Kelterhttp://www.tidelinequilts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-39390469395643106002015-01-01T22:20:40.872-04:002015-01-01T22:20:40.872-04:00This has me in tears all over again. I can't b...This has me in tears all over again. I can't believe your beautiful boy is gone. Life is so cruel. I'm glad you're coping. I hope the book turned out well and that you will share your opinions of it when you're able to face it. I've been looking for a good way to have my blog printed out because I'm terrified of blogger going offline and losing everything. I'm glad you have all of your memories there for you when you're ready to relive the happy times. Don't feel pressured to get another horse. It's been ten months since I lost Storm and people keep offering me dogs but I can't face it. I'm not ready. There's nothing wrong with that. I hope 2015 is a great year for you and I hope you will continue blogging. Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-77925045074906550182015-01-01T22:18:53.865-04:002015-01-01T22:18:53.865-04:002015 did hold some amazing moments for you -- as w...2015 did hold some amazing moments for you -- as well as heartbreaking ones. I'm clinking my glass back with yours. We will move forward; Steele will settle into your bones and your heart. And, when the time is right, another horse will come along. You are right not to rush that part. I'm in my mid-50s and although I've gotten creakier, I also believe I've gotten wiser. Just a wee bit. Happy New Year, my friend. Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-50244330936884642712015-01-01T22:09:05.900-04:002015-01-01T22:09:05.900-04:00I turned 50 this year too, and went to Hawaii last...I turned 50 this year too, and went to Hawaii last year. I wish I could say I went to Australia and lost 3 pants sizes. Ha ha! Maybe this year. I am touched by your statement about becoming a different person. I try to explain to people how drastically I changed after my mother's death, and I often mourn the old self that I lost. I find myself trying different things to get my old self back.Nuzzling Muzzleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649710635013663900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-24694424622597370172015-01-01T21:12:49.461-04:002015-01-01T21:12:49.461-04:00Trying to make sense of a loss like yours must be ...Trying to make sense of a loss like yours must be overwhelming. <br /><br />The depth of the connection we make with our horses, if at all, may only truly be understood by other horsemen. <br /><br />Though we've never met, I think I have a good sense of the kind of horseman you are Teresa. A horse like Steele isn't just born or bred. He is created through a relationship you carefully nurtured. I hope one day you'll want to forge another partnership. It won't be Steele, but I've no doubt it will be equally special.<br /><br />Best wishes for you in 2015.<br /><br />Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-35994279993074953802015-01-01T20:09:39.830-04:002015-01-01T20:09:39.830-04:00Whoever that person turns out to be, she will be l...Whoever that person turns out to be, she will be loved and supported by SO many friends and loved ones. Teresa, you are an amazing woman, and I am thankful to have you as a friend. You will have that bond again, it will happen, I have faith. <br /><br />Ann N. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-70041439465733794322015-01-01T19:47:38.512-04:002015-01-01T19:47:38.512-04:00It's good to reflect. I'm glad your choosi...It's good to reflect. I'm glad your choosing to think about your flashbacks at a later date. This post sounds a little hopeful too - please do keep blogging, even if it's not on this blog. Would love to keep up with how you're doing.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121469297442797836noreply@blogger.com