Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine Feb 2020 Vol 5 Issue 1

Everything Horses and Livestock Magazine ®

When I was a young girl Mom and step dad purchased 100 acres of land from his

to for me to find a place of my own so I could have solid roots.

his love would surround me. Before I knew it, the weekends turned into weekdays, then before long I was coming out four days a week. I had to pull myself away and do all I could to get my work done so I could return to my peaceful home. The time came when I knew I had to make a decision I couldn’t continue

family to raise cattle, located in Eminence Missouri. This land belonged to Grandpa and Grandma they raised Hogs for family consumption. My Grandpa was a Fishing Guide on the Current river my Grandma a homemaker. When Grandpa died my Grandma was alone and struggling financially. My parents purchased the land so that they could help my grandma, so they used the money from land sale to purchase a little

driving and living in both places. I had to choose. Either I stay in Columbia or to move to my home in Eminence. During this time, I filed for divorce. Another tough decision that year. Before I made the move, I Had a little house built that would be

me and my son could call home. The House was completed on Christmas Eve. I took 6 months leave of absence and my son and I officially moved home in May of 1989. During this time of rejuvenation and destressing I rode my horse, most of the entire summer.

house for her in town. This land was successfully used to raise cattle for 40 years. In 1988 my life took a change. As a young adult, I was an Insurance Agent working for Allstate in Columbia Missouri. During this time, I was struggling in a stressful marriage. I decided it was time

So, in 1988 I purchased the land from my Step Dad and Mom. I worked during the week for Allstate and then come to my new home on weekends. I had two horses at the time that I would ride by myself most of the time and on occasion bring a family member or friend. We would ride the trails and connect with nature. I felt God’s peace,

I decided to be a Volunteer

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