MEMORIES

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                            SECOND CHANCE RANCH

                                                                            (FORMERLY J AND L FARMS)

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ IT IS VERY TOUCHING A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE SENT THIS TO ME     GOD BLESS   I showered and shaved............. I adjusted my tie.  I got there and sat.............. In a pew just in time.  Bowing my head in prayer......... As I closed my eyes.  I saw the shoe of the man next to me..... Touching my own. I sighed.  With plenty of room on either side...... I thought, 'Why must our soles touch?'  It bothered me, his shoe touching mine.... But it didn't bother him much.  A prayer began: 'Our Father'............. I thought, 'This man with the shoes, has no pride.  They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side!'  'Thank You for blessings,' the prayer went on.  The shoe man said................ A quiet 'Amen.'  I tried to focus on the prayer....... But my thoughts were on his shoes again.  Aren't we supposed to look our best...... When walking through that door?  'Well, this certainly isn't it,' I thought, Glancing toward the floor.    Then the prayer was ended........... And the songs of praise began.    The shoe man was certainly loud.....Sounding proud as he sang.    His voice lifted the rafters........ His hands were raised high..    The Lord could surely hear...... The shoe man's voice from the sky.    It was time for the offering..... And what I threw in was steep.  I watched as the shoe man reached.... Into his pockets so deep.    I saw what was pulled out......... What the shoe man put in.  Then I heard a soft 'clink' ....... As when silver hits tin.  The sermon really bored me......... To tears, and that's no lie.    It was the same for the shoe man... For tears fell from his eyes..    At the end of the service....... As is the custom here.    We must greet new visitors, And show them all good cheer.    But I felt moved somehow.............. And wanted to meet the shoe man.  So after the closing prayer........ I reached over and shook his hand.  He was old and his skin was dark..... And his hair was truly a mess.  But I thanked him for coming............ For being our guest.  He said, 'My names' Charlie............ I'm glad to meet you, my friend.'  There were tears in his eyes........ But he had a large, wide grin.    'Let me explain,' he said............. Wiping tears from his eyes.    'I've been coming here for months....... And you're the first to say 'Hi.''  'I know that my appearance.........'Is not like all the rest.  'But I really do try.............. ...'To always look my best.'  'I always clean and polish my shoes..'Before my very long walk.  'But by the time I get here..........'They're dirty and dusty, like chalk.'  My heart filled with pain............... And I swallowed to hide my tears.  As he continued to apologize........ For daring to sit so near  He said, 'When I get here...........'I know I must look a sight.  'But I thought if I could touch you.......'Then maybe our souls might unite.'  I was silent for a moment............ Knowing whatever was said  Would pale in comparison... I spoke from my heart, not my head.  'Oh, you've touched me,' I said......'And taught me, in part;  'That the best of any man............'Is what is found in his heart.'  The rest, I thought,................. This shoe man will never know.  Like just how thankful I really am... That his dirty old shoe touched my soul  You are special to me and you have made a difference in my life. I respect you, and truly cherish you.   .  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------    SMORES 2008 AWARDS

 

 I HAVE KEPT THESE CARDS AND THE EMAILS I THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS DURING MY RECOVERY. 

Smores --- IN HEAVEN. I THANK GOD FOR LETTING ME HAVE THE TIME TO RIDE SUCH GREAT ANIMAL AS SMORES I LOVED HIM VERY MUCH AND ONE DAY I WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE TO HAVE THAT RIDE AGAIN

Concentrate on this Sentence

'To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.' When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.. Concentrate on this sentence... 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you..'

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I THANK GOD FOR EVERY BREATH I HAVE EVERYDAY. ON 10/18/2008 I THOUGHT MY BARREL RACING HAD ENDED BUT GOD GAVE ME ANOTHER CHANCE. I LOST MY FRIEND SMORES. THERE IS ALOT THAT I DON'T REMEMBER ABOUT MY ACCIDENT. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURING MY MISFORTUNE. I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY VERY SWEET EMAILS & CARDS THAT I RECEIVED.

THANK EACH & EVERYONE MENTIONED AND NOT MENTIONED   LISA

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On October 18^th,   Lisa lost “Smores” to the Barrel Racing in the sky.  In talking with Lisa about her best friend, Smores, she told me that he loved to barrel race in all pens but they called the Hogan’s their pen.  So, on their final run Smores won for him and Lisa. 

To honor  Lisa  and in memory of Smores I’m cancelling the November 8^th show at the Hogan’s arena.

My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa.

Love,  Beth                            

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In case you have not heard, Lisa’s horse broke his leg on her at the show on Saturday.  Sadly, they had to put Smores down.  Lisa broke her collar bone and has a fractured vertebrae, I am told, but she will physically be okay.  Her heart is broken.  Please keep her,  and their family in your prayers.  We are thankful to the Lord that Lisa was not more seriously hurt, and we share  in her pain at the loss of her great horse.

Ben Locklar

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Lisa ,

       Hope you guys are doing better .

         Have a speedy recovery. Will be thinking about you.

                                                Margaret Plott

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Lisa,

 

I am so sorry to hear about your accident and loss.  Lisa, I hope you are alright and I wish you a speedy recovery.  I will keep you in my prayers.  You both know what I thought about Smores.  I know what it is like to ride a TRUE CHAMPION and he was on his way to being one of the best.  I know you will miss him greatly. 

 

Sincerely,

Amanda Spears

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Good morning!

 

Was going to call you to say Hi!, but thought I would send you some mail to read.  The girls and I have been thinking of you.  The pit of my stomach is still a bit hollow from it all.  One of the hardest things Ive had to make myself do was to go in that pen after your run, but I just felt like I had to.  I was so proud of Madison too.  She was on Moo already warming up, but was very upset after the accident and took him to the trailer and unsaddled.  She said she just couldnt run.  I didnt push her and said that was fine.  After quite a while, when she had calmed down, she said she might go ahead and get back on Moo.  I was so proud of her, because I know how hard it was for me too.  Moo had one of his prettiest and fastest runs with her that day. 

 

I know words cant express how broken your heart is........ours is broken for you too.  I know your faith in God will help you look forward, and cherish the past.

 

I will be in touch later,

 

Anita Weaver

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Lisa  I was sorry to hear about Saturday but I wanted you to know if there is anything I can do for you please let me know I will be glad to do it for you.  You are in my thoughts and prayers. Julie Beasley 

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Lisa,

 

How are you doing?  Any good news on your bones healing well?

 

I wanted to let you know that I had not forgotten about you and was thinking about you a lot.

Sherry

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Hi Lisa,                  

    Heard about your accident and your baby. Im so sorry hope you get along well and mend quickly. Much love and prayers! We think of and talk about you often. Stay pretty busy with school and my mom who's an amputee. I'll try to call you soon.                    love Kathy & Klaudia

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Hi again,

 

Wanted to forward this email to you.  Elaine is a friend of mine whose daughter has raced with us some.  So many are thinking of you and praying for you.

 

Anita

Anita,
Aubree hasn't been racing lately so I haven't seen you in some time.  I got an email about Smores. What happened to Lisa & Smores?  Did they fall during a barrel race?
 
If you see or talk to her send our love and prayers.  She won't know me and I only know her by name but it is horrible to lose a pet/friend.
 
Elaine
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Are you okay?  Anything I can do for you?

 

I'm sorry to hear about your recent lose.

 

Susan Mustin

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