Today is the day...we leave for 5 days at the state fair. We will Load the trailer with tack,feed,fans,bedding,buckets and countless other items all in a effort to keep our "show pigs" calm,cool and comfortable while lounging in their pens.
Then I will load the suburban with clothes,boots,food,lawn chairs and coolers to keep the "family" calm,cool and comfortable while at the fair.
Allot of physical effort of loading and unloading takes place as we prepare...but what about my Attitude....am I preparing that? Loading my head with scripture and encouraging words?Unloading self absorption,pity parties and "Why are we doing this again?" thoughts so that I can stay cool,calm and comfortable at the fair?
The physical aspect of getting ready is exhausting...however, the mental side doesn't even compare. I have to "Load myself up" to be the best mom,wife and supporter I can even if the project leaves me questioning our sanity.
Why? Because it is important to somebody else......and it is worth it.
Oh how I loved going to the Del Mar Fair, Del Mar, CA when I was a kid and showing our pigs. Such great memories and I even got the Grand Champion Market Pig one year. What a blast, enjoy and have fun.
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