The Old Barn

 

The Old Barn

This looks like an old, broken-down shack!

But in reality, at least to me, it speaks of love.

In the year of 1976, my family and I moved to a house located into the country in MN.

We typically lived in the suburbs but this time we moved in to the country.

This move brought the chance for us to own horses .

A dream of my Dad and I.

And so my Dad, from scratch, hard-work, and love, created this barn. He is not a carpenter! But he made a solid barn that would house two adult horses and one colt or filly.

Soon after, my Dad and I walked a couple of miles to purchase our first two horses. We walked home with our new Appaloosa mare and her filly at her side.

This barn, through the years, has kept our Appaloosa horses safe from the elements. (Hail, rain, tornadoes winds, snow, etc.)

It also kept our horses safe from poachers mistakenly identifying our horses as deer at night.

My Dad and I bred, rode, trained, and showed them in horse shows our beautiful Appaloosa horses.

Appaloosa horses are known for their extreme coat colorings (spots all over the rump and or the whole body.)

They are sure-footed on trail rides. A plus if you're riding next to a cliff!

So, when you look at an old, worn down building, instead of seeing the raggedness, imagine the loving story behind the building. Hold on to your memories of the love you shared.

Next time you see elderly people in your life, remember this story. The elderly people in our lives have so many beautiful stories and a lot of love to share.

This old barn reminds be of my Dad.

The barn started off super strong, protected all who were in it, and were loved. Even today, with the old barn being worn out and partly torn down from weathering the weather, it still keeps giving by housing squirrels and all who need a shelter over their heads. This old barn has many loving stories to tell.

My Dad has become elderly, not as strong, and needing assistance in life. All the years he has lived and all the things he has done, have caught up to him a bit. But he still is able to share loving memories, give advice, support us, and keep sharing his love to us.

We love you Dad!

Give your time and listen to the elderly in your life. And you may find you are feeling more love and have more knowledge than before.

Written by Cynthia Bergsbaken RM of Reiki in the Prairie LLC

April 22, 2021

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