Wow! While at the post office last week, one of the clerks I am friendly with asked what was new in my life. I thought for a moment before answering, "I'm buying a horse!" So we got into a conversation about where was I going to keep her, what was she like, and I also mentioned just having bought a bunch of horse gear from the guy on Craigslist, and the only thing I was lacking was a saddle. She piped up, "We have a saddle you can use!" Turns out she and her husband have a little farm plot south of town with a couple horses, and their grown sons no longer use their riding gear. So today, I went out there and picked up a nice western saddle on long-term loan from them :-) It's not the style I would like to own, but who am I to turn down a free saddle?? If they need it back, I'll be happy to return it at their request.
Aside from the saddle, she gave me a sturdy pair of leather lace-up boots, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, squash, and a pumpkin to decorate with :-) On top of all that, I sat and visited with she and her husband over bottles of Henry Weinhardt's root beer while watching Sunday afternoon football. Mmm-mmm!!
Folks around here sure are generous! I appreciate them so much. This couple in particular, along with anyone else who helps a neighbor in need. Slowly, I am learning to be that type of neighbor. Small town America is a pretty neat place to be. Thanks, K and G!
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