You've Always Been There To Dry My Tears

I'm not a complicated woman. I love animals, I love my family (though I don't show it), and I love myself. I own a horse... I've always owned horses, and many other animals. But horses are by far the greatest animal any girl could ever own. My horses, especially my Bob, have always been there when I'm upset. Bob is special. He knows. I try to hide it from him, but yet, he moves over to me and places his head into my arms, just cuddling. Like most women, all I want in life is a good husband, a family of kids, and a family pet. Love. I'm getting chills writing this. Love doesn't exist between a man and woman. Humans and animals can love, but only as a relationship of you give me house and food and I'll comfort you when you need it. That's what my animals do. My bonds with my animals have always been tighter than anything. And I'm proud of that. It means I can train anything to do anything. Bob though, will always hold a special place in my heart and soul. You see... on July 8, a terrible thing happened. It hurt worse than losing my son. By a mile or so. Now that's a lot. Well, I tried hard to hide it from everybody. But Bob knew. I sat in his corral with him, stroking his thick neck, staring at the ground aimlessly. Two hours went by. Then Bob placed his head onto my chest and whickered softly. He flicked his ears to face me, begging for the story. So I hugged him close and I rest my chin in between his ears as I told him everything. he didn't move a muscle during the whole thing, and I felt his warm breath on my legs. He listened. And when the tears started falling, he pulled himself away only to wrap his huge head and neck around my shoulder and pulled me close to him in a horse hug. That hug meant more than anything to me at that moment. At least I still have something to love me. To show me the love. You can't go wrong with the love of an animal. I wouldn't trade it for anything. He and all my animals have never let me down, and I don't think they ever will. They really are my true best friends. My animals have never tried leaving me, never tried to hurt me, which humans do try all the time, whether it be friends, enemies, fiancees, boyfriends, wives, husbands, or whatever, they end up hurting you. Sure an animal CAN hurt you, but they RARELY do it without provocation first.

So this image is to appreciate the gift I have been given. The chance to observe, experience, and cherish the love, companionship, trust, hope, faith, and friendship a horse can offer. They have always been there to dry my tears.