I had no idea how gratifying this day was going to be when it was planned yesterday. My Ashlée is house sitting and asked if I would like to get out of the house and come for a distanced visit in the countryside. I decided to treat us both to take-out, yay curbside apps! Grabbed the food and sat having a lovely visit in the sunny albeit windy day. We talked gun control and tinfoil hats and love in a complicated time. That was good for my soul.
It was when I pulled up and the two big dogs met me as I opened my car door. They were so happy to see me and I could touch them!! While having lunch, little dog came and sat at my feet and it was delightful. I was standing watching the gophers popped out of their hole in the middle of a pasture when it suddenly dawned on me that we could go down and visit the horses. I was unusually excited when Ashlée suggested it. The whole experience brought me to tears. I am not a ‘horse person’ but I was at first just cautious of these large curious of me animals and then fascinated by the beauty up close of each of them. There were Gypsy horses which I didn’t even know existed. They reminded me of glorious Clydesdales mixed with my imagination of a unicorn. I wanted to put a horn on one and take a picture. The two largest ones were highly attentive although all of them allowed me to approach and pet them. I found myself the recipient of kisses and nuzzles and nose rubs on the top of my head and it dawned on me how long it had been. I had not had physical contact with another living being since Friday March 15th. If you know me, you know I am a hugger and toucher and that connection is what fills my tank, keeps me grounded or floating, whichever is necessary. These glorious dogs and horses did all of that for me today. Did I mention that I cried?
And I had a fabulous visit with my daughter, yay!!
triumphgal 