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I believe things happen for a reason. Just a few weeks ago I was telling my sister that I wanted to read Coach Dungy's book, Quiet Strength. I guess I forgot I had already purchased it in June and it ended up in my room under some other books. Many of you may not know I love watching football. Years ago I used to go home on weekends and watch football with my father all day Saturday and Sunday - such great memories! I have thought Coach Dungy was a special coach - I don't really know why - something in his mannerisms ? Well, I found the book last Saturday (UGH - housecleaning!) and could not set it down, I finished it Sunday - you may think it is about football, and yes there is a lot of football in there, but it is not about football, but the game - and how we play the game. Not the game of football, but the game of our life. Coach Dungy says it much better in the book. God has always been a big part of my life, and I believe I am doing His work here at the rescue. Sometimes my faith wanes and I don't think I am doing enough or that no one appreciates it. There are just so many horses needing help. I get frustrated when people want to "dump" horses that they no longer can ride, or they have health problems, or they just have moved on to something different. After reading Quiet Strength, I realized I should be doing more! Maybe I can only do so much for the horses, we can only feed as many as the donations allow us to, but there has to be more. I am hoping to get more involved in the community here is SW Indiana. God sent us here to this wonderful 80 acre property, and maybe there is more in store for us. I know I am thinking and praying about it, and whatever God wants us to do, we will let Him guide us. If He guides you to us, maybe He is asking you to lead us to a new way to help. I have also been recently reminded how much I have missed out with my family. While rescue work is a calling and I wouldn't change it for anything, I also know that I have neglected to attend so many family functions. I feel like I have been smacked up side of the head after reading Quiet Strength - family is a very important part of our lives, please remember to appreciate the time you have with them. I don't know how to explain how Quiet Strength touched my heart, but if you like to read, you might want to buy or borrow the book, it helped me in so many ways that I just can't put to words yet. If you know someone that likes football that could be led to the Lord, Christmas is coming, what a great gift idea! Kathryn Caldwell
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as of 12/23/08
