A Quiet Routine

It has been a year and a half since I brought Abby home, and our life together has settled into a quiet routine of visits, scritches, and offerings of apples, carrots, and candy canes. During the summer I drive out to see her in the evenings; when school is in session, I stop on my way home from school.

The BFFS, Abby and Diablo.

I love the nickers I get when she spots me, and the way she swings into a trot and hurries up to say hello. Every now and then, I mentally pinch myself and marvel, "I have a horse again!"

It's a predictable routine, but I like its gentle rhythm and how that adds to my day.

I think she's pretty happy, too.

(Photo by Vanessa/Pearl Photo and Design.)