I trained with Corey this afternoon ... or rather, I trained with SATAN. Ugh! He drove me to exhaustion several times, claiming that he was going to get me to "push through the pain" so I will be READY for those last 3 miles of the race.
AND -- AND -- AND -- he called me childish!!!!
Just because I muttered, under my breath, "I hate you!" Now, really, don't you think the childish comment was uncalled-for? Harumph! "Childish" behavior, appropriate for the moment, would have involved throwing myself down on the floor, crying and screaming, and refusing to get up. Now, THAT would have been childish. What SATAN failed to realize was the serious, adult-sized sentiment behind those three little words!
This evening I racked up 2 decent miles at less than 10 minutes each. Ate a salad for supper and watched The Biggest Loser on television. Tomorrow I run 5 miles.
I did get Sunkissed Acres registered for fundraising, but the officials still must review and approve it before the fundraising site will be active. Lori says it costs a minimum of $175 per month per horse to care for the horses at the Rescue. Most of her horses are not suitable for adoption (though some are) because, like me, they are older than dirt. I empathize with them! I am hoping to raise at least $350, which would provide for two horses for one month.
My own dear horse, King, is 28 years old and enjoying a well-earned retirement here on my farm, King's Ransom; along with his buddy, Elijah (also retired). I am fortunate and grateful that I am able to care for King in the manner he deserves, after a lifetime of hard work. The fate of many older, hard-working horses is not always kind. Too many owners abandon their loyal partners when they can no longer compete, others simply run out of funds. Lori has the kind hand they deserve, she sees them through their last years (or days) with love and kindness. It is a very difficult job that takes an emotional, as well as financial, toll. She sees some of the worst of humanity, and some of the best of horses.
During these tough economic times, she needs all the help she can get to ensure these horses live (and die) with comfort, love and dignity. I hope you will all help her.