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Riding Through It

There's an expression that horse trainers use whenever a client's ride becomes difficult - "Keep riding through it." I've heard it at least a hundred times while riding my horse. It's a function of good horsemanship. If you give up or get off in the midst of difficulties, you might win the battle that day but lose the war in the long run. Learning to be really good at something takes persistence and time. Such it is with life; so it is with writing.

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Just Be Present

7/16/2013

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I sat with a blank page in front of me and wondered what I wanted to say to you. To find inspiration, I scrolled Facebook of all places and found this photograph. I knew in that instant what I needed to tell you.

In Luke's Tale, my heroic dog is Ashlundt's constant companion, aiding the man to come to grips with his loved one's illness. Then, later, he is Sara's constant companion after another tragedy strikes.

I know whenever I have been sick or stressed, the real Luke, and now my current dogs, just snuggled up next to me. Just knowing that they were there for me makes all the difference in the world.

Oftentimes when tragedy strikes our friends or family members, we don't know what to do. The simple answer is to just be present for them. And love them.

Often, that simple act is too difficult for people. They tell themselves they can't bear to watch people they love suffer, be ill or go through challenging times. That is selfish and unkind. The fact of the matter is that being present for them will give them the courage they need to fight their battles.

So just be present for those you love when they need you. No words necessary. A simple shoulder will do.

Til next time.
Carol


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SNMcKibben link
7/16/2013 06:09:57 am

Awww! Such cute puppies! It sums up your words!

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Eleanor Evangelista
7/16/2013 02:55:45 pm

Hi Carol,
Started reading Like's Tale last night and could not put it down. It is so interesting how you use Luke to narrate human feelings and sensitivities. I think unconditional love is the ultimate there is about loving somebody, an animal or anything. I just lost my mother last month and what she gave us all her eight children is unconditional love. Can't wait to read your next book. Wow! Is there anything you can't do. I think you would have been a brilliant therapist.
With all my admiration. More power to you,
Eleanor

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Carol McKibben link
7/17/2013 07:16:28 am

Dear Eleanor - Thank you so much for supporting me by reading Luke's Tale. I am so sorry that you lost your mother. I lost mine 20 years ago, and not a day goes by that I don't think of her and my Daddy. I would love it if you would post a review of the book once you have finished it!

Thank you so much for your beautiful words!
Love, Carol

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