Coast 2 Coast

Yes, thasat is right ~ I have made my way back to Montana where I left off and in my mind there is no turing back until I reach Delaware! I spent the winter chomping at the bit to get going again and unfortunately was reminded that it was not yet time to head out. After the holidays I styarted to watch and wait, about the time I thought to hell with it, I am going to head out, a foot of snow fell at my home and I found the first horse I ever owned (although we both know, she owned me!) down and she never got back up. That was more intense then anything I have done on this ride so far...a coulp[e weeks later I thought maybe I would have to fly down to Arizona, but Thankfully I didn't have to (would rather make that a fun trip !) then again getting ready to head out and one morning early March I went out to feed and found Rosie down, cast in a fence..... I got her cut out,  treated her for shock and when it appeared safe we slung her and tried to help her stand. She collapsed and died immediately. That too was one of the saddest days I have had. So now Rosie and Skye lay side by side tho there souls ride on.  These were a few hard knocks for me. I did all the wondering of why, what if, etc.  

All of this had me thinking about the winter, why I had to mark trail, why I ended up back at home, etc. I am a firm believer everythjing happens for a reason and I am pretty sure I do not need to know the reason but I can tell you I am Thankfull that I was home. To be able to be with both Skye and Rosie as they transitioned out of this life was a gift . They say the two biggest gifts a person can have is being at someones birth and being at someones death.......and I am grateful.....

So nmow, the tides have turned and this go around I have Ursa and Sierra with me. We stopped in Eastern Wa for an evening on our way to Montana. As I pulled into the drive I could hear the native drums being played. The three of us were blessed for the journey, and so our journey continues.....