Thankful Thursday – Full Circle
Once again, it’s time for Thankful Thursday! I hope this post inspires you to consider the things in your life that you are grateful for. If you have a blog, consider posting about it there and link back here. If you don’t have a blog, please feel welcome to comment here on what you are grateful for in your own life. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing, then just take a few moments to reflect on all that you have. If you’d like to tag other bloggers that participate, feel free to do that.
This week, I am incredibly grateful that I am still employed. I have witnessed more than a few people recently lose their jobs and I am appreciative that I am still bringing in an income. Bringing this point home even further, I have had two major financial challenges in the past two weeks and it’s scary to realize that if I were unemployed right now, my life would currently be taking a sharp left turn into a very unhappy place.
On a more positive note, I am very thankful that my sister Melanie has had the opportunity to get back one of her old horses that was sold many years ago. I know how much this mare meant to her and how hard it was to part with her way back then. In the same vein, thanks are owed to the Schembri family and Char-o-Lot Ranch for making it possible for “Strawmaid” to return home. Stay tuned for more on this story next week.
Happy Thursday to all and please visit these other sites that frequently participate in Thankful Thursday:
Akal Ranch, Enlightened Horsemanship Through Touch, and Tired Dog Ranch.



Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen - October 22, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Wow! That is exciting! I remember Strawmaid!
michelle - October 22, 2009 at 5:08 pm
It is exciting, Jenn! I know you remember her, you were with us when we picked her up! Wayyyyy back in 1989. Hard to believe, almost a lifetime ago.
Simrat - October 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I hope that you will share photos of Stramaid. I love stories like that.
michelle - October 22, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Sure, Simrat! I was hoping to get some current photos, as I haven’t yet seen her since she’s been “home.” But I will definitely get some up as soon as I can.
Laughing Orca Ranch - October 22, 2009 at 11:43 pm
My first time over here for a visit. Thanks for visiting me over at my blog, too. You do have much to be thankful for indeed.
~Lisa
michelle - October 23, 2009 at 7:42 am
Thanks for visiting, Lisa, and Welcome! I’m glad you stopped by!
Paint Girl - October 23, 2009 at 12:43 am
I am now thankful that I have a job after 4 months of unemployment! It was a nightmare trying to find a job. There was nothing out there, and when I did send my resume out, no calls back. So many people competing for one job. Very scary!
Congrats to your sis for getting her horse back! That is very exciting and can’t wait to see pictures. I have heard of Char-a-Lot Ranch. My sister has sent me links to them! She is a big Appy girl, which is so funny because when I was young, I was the Appy girl and showed them. My sis was into QH’s! Funny how things change!
michelle - October 23, 2009 at 8:19 am
Paint Girl, I’m so happy for you that you got a job as well! Not only a job, but a fantastic one! Yes, this is a scary environment to be unemployed in especially when you are responsible for animals (or kids).
I will pass along your congrats to my sis! I’m sure she’ll be appreciative. She is very excited about her old girl returning home….and there is a little bit more of a surprise, but I’ll share that in a later post! It is very exciting news! I can’t believe you used to show Apps! Breed shows? I wonder if we ever crossed paths at any point? Small world……
juliette - October 25, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I can’t wait to hear the stories and see the pictures about “Strawmaid”. That is a great story that your sister got her horse back. I have never sold a horse, but I am certain it must be heart-wrenching.
michelle - October 25, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Thanks, Juliette. I hope that I will be able to post some photos and her story soon. You are extremely lucky if you haven’t had to sell a horse. Unfortunately, I’ve had to make that decision many times over the years and it never gets any easier. The worst part about having animals is when you have to part with them, regardless of the reason. I hope your luck continues to hold and you are spared that sadness.
Linda - The Mane Point - November 21, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Great news about Strawmill. How about a photo?
michelle - November 23, 2009 at 8:45 am
Thanks for visiting, Linda! I had hoped to get a photo of Strawmaid to post with more about her story, but unfortunately I haven’t been able to do that. She is doing well, though, and has settled in nicely to her new surroundings from what I understand!