Could this really be "Badlands?"

After leaving Ft. Robinson we stopped briefly in the Toadstool Geologic Park, so called because of the sandstone caps that would stand on top of eroded clay "stems" looking very much like toadstools.

Then we were off to Hot Springs, SD where we intended to get our new driver's licenses...we didn't have all the right paperwork--needed 2 proofs of address instead of just one and we were not going to get more mail until the end of the week..  As we loaded up to head to the Badlands in the interim, JoyFull was giving Treasure grief about getting in the trailer by putting her nose in Treasure's space.  So I did something I almost never do...I tied her.  She threw a royal tantrum...

Wilderness?!...in Nebraska!?

I didn't know that Nebraska had a National Forest, much less a wilderness, but the wilderness at Soldier Creek north of Ft. Robinson certainly qualifies!  We arrived later than we ordinarily would want to arrive at a campground but the night was spectacular.  The stars were so bright, there was no mistaking the Milky Way.  Unfortunately we didn't get to enjoy it very long, since we needed to settle the horses...in a huge paddock. There were 14-15 paddocks, only one other horse, and the pen we picked for the girls was as big as many arenas!

JoyFull--The Rest of the Story (long)

The JoyFull Story, as I call it, actually starts a long time ago, but let's pick it up in August 2012.  My beloved horse Dazzle died suddenly from colic at the age of five.  During her illness I felt a special closeness to God and—strangely—did not mourn.  However in the spring of 2013, I would be working around the ranch and suddenly find myself shedding tears.  I'd  pray and ask Jesus, "Why am I weeping?" 

On The Road...Living the Great Adventure

Well, the last week has been a whirlwind and we have one more busy day and then some down time to decompress, pray, write, and ride.

We left the ranch on TUE and have been teaching each day since.  Our first 2 stops were great fun watching students/friends make progress with their horses as well as getting to know them better in their own homes.  Each one's parting words have been, "You are welcome back any time!"

In addition I have had the pleasure of getting Dave started riding Treasure.  Looks like they will make a good partnership! I have gotten to play with and ride JoyFull.  I am looking forward to the journey with her and the insights that God has waiting for me through the process

Next week we are looking forward to riding at Ft. Robertson and the Nebraska National Forest (Did you know there was one???) then heading north to get our SD drivers license and register to vote.  Then it will be on to WI to visit my son, Ben and is daughter, Amanda.

Never a dull moment in the Strege motor home!

Life is a Great New Adventure

I cannot believe all that has happened since I last posted.  Because of the way the Lord helped to open my heart I met and married the most wonderful man on the planet, Dave Strege!

I got to keep JoyFull...long story.

Now my love and I are embarking on a new adventure of living in an RV and traveling around the US with JoyFull and Treasure.  I will be serving up lessons to the unserved Parelli family and Dave will speaking in schools, libraries and churches about his 10,000 mile journey walking and hitchhiking around the US raising funds for 2 orphanages in South Sudan.

The Lord has already given us a glimpse of an itinerary at least for the first 3-6 months and we look forward to keeping you informed and meeting many new friends as well as touching base with old ones.

Dave and I have made it a contest to keep our blogs posted on a weekly basis, so be sure to follow us.  Dave's blog will be at:  www.walking4kids.blogspot.com.  I plan to post on WED's.

See you soon!
Teri (Sprague) Strege