Thursday, October 2nd, '08

Hi!  It seems I have ignored my blogging for another month yet again!

My Parents are thankfully back from Scotland, which, they had a wonderful time, by the way. My siblings and I also had a great time at my grandparents! We went swimming, fishing, sewed, made jelly, and lots of baked goods.

Although we had no way of communicating to my parents while they were in Scotland, for two in a half weeks, I somehow survived!

My little sister and I and our friend/chaperone had a wonderful time in Ohio at one of the Church of God's many campmeetings. We stayed there exactly a week, met many endeavering young saints, were greatly encouraged, and hold many wonderful memories dear. But it does feel good to be out of the humidity and back in Idaho!

I have ridden my horses almost every day this past three weeks. The fall weather is frightening me, warning me that winter is coming on swiftly! I mostly have been riding my Arabian, firstly because he is the most obedient, the most fun, and the fastest, and secondly because he gets sad if I don't ride him. My Quarter Horse gets awfully jealous, to think that I would leave him whinnying and galloping around the pasture all alone for over an hour! But my younger sister has suddenly decided, about a month ago, to ride again! She hasn't ridden a horse since three years ago, when she had a frightening accounter with my Arabian. But now I have her riding that crazy, frisky Arab again, cantering even! She only rides in the arena, but I'm glad she's riding at all! She (amazingly) decided she likes English best. I had her try some small jumps, but it scared her too much. Because Western style has a better saddle to feel, shall we say, protected and secure,  I was surprised she liked English better, since it is close contact and has no back or saddle horn, like Western.

Anyway . . .

Am I dreaming? Or am I the ONLY horseback rider on the whole entire HSB? If anyone rides horses, or dirtbikes, please, leave me a comment letting me know there are other young women and gentlemen out there that like riding!

Much appreciated,

~maiden virtuous

My Mom, sister and I put out a little Newsletter called The Little Encourager, and we were thinking of putting it online for the convenience of others. In it we place stories, peoms, jokes/riddles, pictures, art work, (anything anyone submits) Science/nature facts, history, manner tips, internet news, did u know, what's going on in our lives, recipes, crafts, book reviews, bible verses, missionary reports, animal/horse section, a quiz, and anything we come across in school or Church. If anyone is interested in an online Little Encourager, please leave a comment here.

I have gotten quite a few people requesting TLE online, but even more requesting we do not place it online because they do not have the internet. For now, we will continue making The Little Encourager by newsletter. Hopefully, in the future, we can put it online. If anyone wishes to recieve a free Encourager, for a trial run, send me a message or email, saying you wish to recieve the newsletter, leaving your address, and we will send you the next newsletter. Thanks!

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