08/06/2026
Late this spring I started a few c**ts. As I was starting these c**ts I thought about writing a post on control. No matter how much anyone attempts to prepare any c**t for their first ride it can still be unpredictable. Despiteās someone best efforts to teach a c**t how to respond, to go forward, left, right, and stop, ultimately one doesnāt really have full control. Young horses do not have the experience and emotional capability of older, broke, experienced, and safe horses. The best c**t starters Iāve seen, do their best to prepare the horse but fully acknowledge that anything can happen and are never surprised or upset when things do go sideways; they just ride it out. They are okay with being āout of controlā.
Ironically two months later I break both my arms and lose full bodily autonomy. Talk about loss of control š
š Suddenly I have to rely on my husband for everything, not because I want to, but because I have no choice. If I want to eat, if I need the bathroom, if I want clothes on, if I want to open a door, it required him. My carefully planned out summer schedule went out the door. All the things I wanted to do I am physically unable to do.
As I have rested and healed over these looooong weeks Iāve been forced to ask myself if I am really okay with being out of control. When life goes sideways and things happen beyond my control can I ride it out with a peace of mind? Do I trust God enough? Am I willing to surrender my life and my plans for his glory and my good? Is God ultimately in control of my life or am I constantly trying to take control?
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