the job was simple. my assignment was to go take photos of a historic home, laden with wonderful halloween decorations. gotcha! so to get the best shot, i walked across the road and i switched lenses. as i was swapping out lenses, he nudged me. yep, he nudged me and scared the hebbie geebies, out of me. i could barely raise my camera. i was floored.
the city girl in me, softened immediately. i tried to get a good photo, i really did...but oh well, once he laid his nose right on my shoulder, and i felt his eyelash wisp across my chin. it was over. i melted inside and out, and put my camera on the grass. oh, did i show him love. : ) bless his heart.
in an instant, i remembered every plastic horse that was lined up on my windowsill, and each of their names. i couldn't have been more than 8 or 9 years old then. i was going to live in the country, and the horses and i, would be family. : ) i remembered every detail.
under my breath, i thanked this big guy, for the most amazing gift.
and as he galloped away, i promise you, he took a piece of my heart. : ) and i am so very grateful.
happy saturday!
one love~
35 ladlefuls of love:
Christina! You made me cry! That horse is just beautiful! He knows a sweet girl when he sees one!
You will never forget this day! These photos are gorgeous!
Hello from Jamaica!
Oh this is breath taking beautiful! I love how he just came right up to you like that and that you spent time with him. He is gorgeous! I love the free spirit of horses. You captured it! He nudged those precious memories in you as well.
He is so beautiful. I love horses and wanted to have them and live in the country too. But now I have cats and live in the city. Ah well!
Beautiful..beautiful...beautiful. What a perfect Saturday!!
melting away.
When I was nine, my future horse was going to be a cream colored filly with a light cream mane and tail. I recently saw a picture of one and was suddenly remembering how my horse and I were going to be the best of friends. It reminded me of a much simpler time in my life. Thank you for putting my memories into pictures and words.
♥namaste♥
Gooshy inside. What a wonderful horse.
xo Erin
Christina, I think the photos you got of the big guy are fabulous! If it was me, I'd frame that middle one to remember the day and all those wonderful feelings.
Much love,
Sharon
You got a butterfly kiss from a horse? Yup, God's fingerprints are all over this one...
Oooh...what a wonderful moment. I love it.
Perfection......
pinkinklings* i sure did! oh, His fingerprints were all over this one. i love it.
A perfect day indeed!! When I was little tomboy, I too wanted to live on a ranch and raise horses. I never did, but everything now and then my mom would take me to the stables to live out my dream! xxoo :)
Aw...It's those little unexpected moments, especially when it's a connection with another being - human or animal - that make Life just so good!
Christina, this is so beautiful. you know that feeling is wonderful when it happens, I love horses too, but if one snuck up on me I would just fall over I am sure. I just took a horse shot the other day...I will post it, all I got was the behind. take care, glad you are well. thanks for bringing me to this calming place. I could just stay here all day. Hugs.
oh i so love horses and this one is such a beauty.
There is something absolutely incredible about these majestic beauties...and you captured it oh so perfectly (of course, you did!).
Such a big guy - but a gentle giant! Lovely.
Oh to receive such love from such a gorgeous creature is a blessing for sure!!! How wonderful and he is gorgeous!!
Hugs
SueAnn
How could he not steal a bit of your heart ! such blissful moments...
enjoy it all ! xoxo
he is beautiful :-) i love animals, our neighbor's sheep are like that, they come to let us to pet them and they stole my heart too :-) I'm happy you could feel the love because the animals have so much of it and they give it away freely :-) happy Sunday, love and hugs!!
We feel so truly alive when we are nudged by another living breathing conscious creature. We breathe together, we size each other up, we witness each other in the same spot in time and space. This is the most amazing awe-filled connection ... when we look into each other's eyes.
Very cool, grrrrrllll!!!!!
What a lovely few moments! We all need a few more nudges to be still and really see...and to connect.
he was, ever so politely, asking if you might have a cookie or two in your pocket.
He is so beautiful! What a wonderful new friend you made.
That's so great. I love when memories come flooding in like that, transport you back in time...
I'd love to see the historic house all decorated for Halloween, too!
i found your blog thru Puna at "Life Signatures". This post was such a surprise when the first thing I saw was A HORSE! we have four horses.
I initially went on here to look at your rose photos as Puna was envious of them.
nice to drop in!
me again, I meant to say that your rose photos are very unique and beautiful. All your posts are inspiring and authentic.
beautiful....i think a horse can see into our souls..feel our pain...and heal a troubled heart...xx
What a gift!
xo
This must have been an amazing shoot for you. I love Horses..to me they are truly majestic creatures.
What a sweet face and to have eyelashes touching you with love. How special is that! He definitely gave you a gift.
Oh, animals have a way of doing that, especially horses for me. What a lovely gift he gave you that day!
I just found your blog and boy am I glad I did! Your writing and photos are so beautiful. Each post I have read so far has gave me goosebumps (in a good way!) and brought tears to my eyes (also in a good way). These small stories you are telling are wonderful. Thank the Heavens for souls like you!
*Sherri*
My heart is bursting as I read your blog this morning!
You felt his eyelash???????
Oh, I don't know what to do with myself.
I will just sit here and keep smiling.
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