Identification
Okay, those of you who know me know that I troll the internet looking for information on horse health all the time. I came across something about soring and it led me to a farm's webpage. Then and there, I felt like I actually KNEW someone.
You see, if you know me, you will know what happened to me when I was 16. I was faced with countless hurdles in my horse show life. Up until then, I had been quite normal. I hadn't been faced with anything, but when I was risking my life just going to the barn at a show, my parents became quite concerned. Suddenly, I was faced with a dilemma - did I fight back or did I not? I fought and had little choice because my father wanted a fight and he took it.
Well, it ended up that I wasn't the only one who has been through this. I finally found someone who at about the same age, had to do the same. I emailed her, afraid she would think I was crazy. She replied to me a day later and we are now corresponding. I never realized that someone out there could have endured a struggle much like mine. Different, but the same in so many ways. Today, I woke up to another email - from her father. He reminds me so much of mine and he was very warm and compassionate in his writing. I have suddenly found another family - two states away. Is it possible? I don't know, but I will keep in touch with them because I feel that maybe this was meant to be.
The funny thing is that their daughter and me are almost identical. She and I both want to be lawyers. We both have the same major. We both are trying to change the world. And her parents are extremely supportive. Its like we were CLONED or something. It's funny and amazing.
I don't know where this is going, but I am trying my hardest to believe God planned this and has meant something of it. It gives me better perspective. God leads us weird places, but all for a purpose.
You see, if you know me, you will know what happened to me when I was 16. I was faced with countless hurdles in my horse show life. Up until then, I had been quite normal. I hadn't been faced with anything, but when I was risking my life just going to the barn at a show, my parents became quite concerned. Suddenly, I was faced with a dilemma - did I fight back or did I not? I fought and had little choice because my father wanted a fight and he took it.
Well, it ended up that I wasn't the only one who has been through this. I finally found someone who at about the same age, had to do the same. I emailed her, afraid she would think I was crazy. She replied to me a day later and we are now corresponding. I never realized that someone out there could have endured a struggle much like mine. Different, but the same in so many ways. Today, I woke up to another email - from her father. He reminds me so much of mine and he was very warm and compassionate in his writing. I have suddenly found another family - two states away. Is it possible? I don't know, but I will keep in touch with them because I feel that maybe this was meant to be.
The funny thing is that their daughter and me are almost identical. She and I both want to be lawyers. We both have the same major. We both are trying to change the world. And her parents are extremely supportive. Its like we were CLONED or something. It's funny and amazing.
I don't know where this is going, but I am trying my hardest to believe God planned this and has meant something of it. It gives me better perspective. God leads us weird places, but all for a purpose.