What you really want for yourself is always trying to break through, just as a cooling breeze flows through an open window on a hot day. Your part is to open the windows of your mind.
-Vernon Howard
A line of sweat beads at my brow, which seems to have a constant crinkle these days. It’s well over 90 degrees and I know the thick heat of summer is here to stay.
Caught in an unexpected reflection, my furrowed face disturbs me. I’ve never been a frowner. I cringe harder at the vain thought that crosses my mind: I’ll need botox by 35 if I keep this up!
Finally, a breeze picks up from the south and carries with it the sweet trills of a meadowlark and a whippoorwill. “We’re glad to be here,” they seem to say. My faces relaxes as I whisper back, “me, too.”
Uncertainty is more prevalent in my life now than ever before, but simple joys are still to be found. While grief ebbs at my heart, I take comfort in knowing one thing for sure: I am where I need to be.
Herd it Here 
Nina,
I love your blog. You are getting to do both–write and be a cowgirl. Your Mom and Dad would be so, so proud of you.
Regena
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Thanks so much Regena! ❤️ I’m glad you’re enjoying reading it.
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Nina—I am a friend of your Aunt Marita’s from nursing school. She posted your blog about the cat/skunk and I just had to read everything else you had written in one sitting 😍. I know your journey has been a difficult one but it sounds like your heart is at peace and I am so happy for you. Keep writing—you have quite the gift!!
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Hi Deni! Thanks so much for the kind words. It means so much to know that other people enjoy reading my stories. 🙂
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