Thanksgiving is that holiday when most of us spend at least some time thinking about our blessings. There is a wonderfully long, long list for Chuck and me.
Top of the list is Our Family — even though not everyone could be at the farm this Thanksgiving weekend. We are blessed with a loving family — immediate and extended.
Thanksgiving 2015: Our granddaughter with our grandson of Secretariat.
Next is Rosecrest Farm….we have many furry faces that we own or have the privilege of taking care of. We thank, too, our clients for choosing us to love and care for your horses. We are also thankful for our great support staff. They are how we are able to take such good care of our horses. And we thank all of our guests who have chosen the Guesthouse to stay while in Central Kentucky, and for sharing your lives with us.
Next there is Lil’s Coffee House, where we are blessed with many “regulars” who are indeed like family, and the many visitors who share their stories with us. We were especially grateful before Thanksgiving with how busy we were preparing special dishes for our friends’ Thanksgiving dinners. That is such an important trust. And after Thanksgiving, we were happy to have many of you choose Lil’s to share a bit of hometown friendliness with your family members on Friday and Saturday. One of our favorite phrases became, “I’d like you to meet…”
Impromptu family portrait.
There are lots of other thanks, naturally, including many events throughout the year I never got time to write about here. Oh well, there’s always next year! But I am grateful for my blog and the conversation it has made possible with you, and your feedback. Blessings are always better when shared.
And I must not forget Sweet Halory…especially when I just yesterday received this video of her first work since her winning career debut (they’re on the rail, she’s on the inside):
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Love thinking about what might be next to come for her!
Love you Lyra! You are such a gracious and loving person! You have made Rosecrest, a truly unforgettable place. Your cooking is awesome, your staff divine, and the ambiance surrounding the entire setting is amazing! My special guest and myself felt so much at home, we wanted to move right in. Spending time and sharing hugs and kisses with all of the 4 legged residents, creates memories to last a life time. Hugs my friend!
Love the family pictures. My favorite picture of my stay at your beautiful farm is with Secretariat’s grandson. So I was tickled to see the one of your granddaughter with him. Looks like Sweet Halory is about to provide you with a lot of thrills and chills.
Lyra,
I have not taken the time to write until now but be ensured that I have been following your blog.
My wife my sister and her husband stayed at your farm during the tornado last October. We had a wonderful time even though part of it was in the dark.
I believe the highlight of the trip was when you allowed us to go to the backside with you. I know it was for my sister and brother in-in law. I still feel for Goodtime Wilson as we were all pulling for him. I could go on and on but I better not. Anyway please know that your hospitality was incredible and Rosecrest is at the top of our destination list.
Go Sweet Halory.