It has been cold and windy for the past week, highs of 45. Today the sun was shinning and it got up to 60. There was one final horse show for the season at the Dayton arena. We took Jayden and Jacob while Luke went with Grammer and Po and was supposed to come later. It was a fun show geared for practice and the kids. Jake did really well on Winnie, he rode in walk and trot, barrels, and poles. He did some loping. Jayden did pleasure, milk can, barrels, poles, and a jumping event. Her horse Tex really jumps high for the jump event. Down in the arena, there was'nt any wind and the sun came out. It made for a nice day.
Elaine and Terje Walthinsen came back from Oregon to visit. This is the first time I had seen Terji since his accident. He was in a terrible car accident that nearly took his and his sons lives. It is incredible that he survived and I never thought he would be able to make the trip back to Iowa. He looked so good and is doing well. He recently had knee surgery and his neck has vertebrae that are fused making his range of motion limited in his neck. He had months of rehab and surgeries to get to where he is today. The Lord spared his life and he is a miracle for sure. While back we all went out to dinner at Apple Bees and enjoyed nice conversations. Jake was working on his Farmall M tractor and got it up and running during the week so he was very excited to take it out and show it off. Luke got to play Amazing Grace on his guitar for Elaine. She plays herself and loves to sing and play. They are a sweet couple.
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