Time is crazy isn't it? So...what were you up to in the year 2002?
I was a stay-at-home mom with three kids ages 13, 9, and 5. My mother had passed away just two years before, and I was still feeling pretty untethered as I tried to keep up with an active family and a husband who traveled quite a bit. Still, they were such good years. I had the support of my women’s group at church, some good friends, and family who lived close by. It was a tender, exciting time in the life of our little family.
2. "Me? I'm scared of everything..." What's something that scares you that you'd like to try anyway?
I’m timid around horses. I used to feel comfortable riding, but an accident when I was in junior high school shook my confidence, and while I continued to ride a bit, I gradually became more fearful. A few years ago, I volunteered at a stable where they did horse therapy, just to get used to being around horses again. I would love to try riding again, but for now it is enough just to be in their company.
3. Watermelon-yay or nay? Which melon is your favorite-watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew. Of the watermelon food/beverages listed which would you say yes to...
No thank you, on anything watermelon. 🍉 I like cantaloupe.
4. August 12th is National Middle Child Day. Are you a middle child? If not, where do you fall in the birth order in your family of origin? Do you think this has influenced your personality? Elaborate.
I am the second born of four children, and the only girl. So, I kind of feel like a middle child/first born. Middle in that I’m not the oldest or youngest, but first born because I was the only girl and was depended on a lot to wrangle those boys. Lol!
5. Would you rather talk to everyone at a crowded party for a short time, or have a significant conversation with two people? Explain.
Conversation with just a couple of people.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
I was out for a walk this morning and came upon this section of trail. It reminds me of an enchanted woods. In the winter, white twinkle lights are strewn through the trees, and when it snows it looks so pretty.
On another section of the trail, I looked over and there were two deer not far away. We looked at one another for a minute, the doe was lying down, and then the stag lay down, too, but continued to watch me. Such a magical morning!
That stag is beautiful! Look at those antlers! I've been surprised at all the people today who say they don't care for watermelon. It's one of my favorite foods. I had my toe broken when a horse clomped down on it while being groomed when I was at camp one summer. It made me a little anxious around them, which I think they sense. I haven't had much opportunity to be around horses in recent years. I appreciated your comment. I do find the Hodgepodge often inspires conversation, reflection, or maybe future posts. Have a great day!
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