Irish Blessings

“May the road rise to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine on your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.” – Irish Blessing This beautiful poem dates back to Celtic heritage…

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New Morning

The finches and meadowlarks are singing a welcome song from the oak tree that drapes along the fence line behind the ranch house. The horses share their alfalfa hay breakfast behind the stock pens. The sun brings light to the shadows of the creek bed while we reflect on the hospitality we have been shown…

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Next steps

It was 24 degrees with a strong wind chill, dormant Bermuda grass and bare pecan trees, but standing on the land that would soon be the site of 4:13 Ranch gave us all a joy that even January couldn’t take away. Knowing that we would completely uproot our lives in New Braunfels, Texas (population 108k)…

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All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From A Team Roper

You can eat, sleep, and breathe roping, but if you don’t love it, you are wasting your time. ^ Things may come to those who wait in the box, but only the things left by those who hustle. ^ Barriers were made to be broken. ^ Every second counts. ^ All men rope great in…

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