Heartbreak & Horses
Guys, I am so thankful for your prayer.
I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma last week. Yes, I have cancer again. So, further chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, and maybe radiation (I don't know) is in my future. There is so much unknown, and I am really scared.
Tomorrow, Thursday, I have a biopsy. I'm scared for that, too, especially since they are going to stick my with a needle in my chest and stick a line up through my skin and into a big vein in my neck. It's called a Hickman line, similar to a port.
You guys are some of my warriors, and I am so thankful for all of you. I'm really trying to see the dappled sunshine in this moment. It's really hard. I encourage you to find the dappled sunshine in whatever you are going through right now, too.
On a happier note, I have a Horse Breed!
Today the incredible horse God created is......the Clydesdale!
Um - whoops - the Clydesdale originated in Scotland. The Scottish farmers created the breed by taking the native Scottish stock and adding Flemish\Belgium blood. Soon afterwards, they added Shires and then the Friesian. Lastly, they bred Cleveland Bays into the mix, resulting in the Clydesdale.
Clydesdales range from 16.2 to 17 hands high. They come in red roan, blue roan, strawberry roan, bay, blood bay, brown, sorrel, chestnut, gray, dapple gray, and black.
The conformation of a Clydesdale is a large horse that isn't super massive. Its head is straight with a wide forehead; its neck is long and arched; the withers are defined and pronounced; its shoulders are sloped and muscular with incredible power; its quarters are light and muscular, also with incredible power; the barrel is deep; the chest is wide; and the feet are large.
Clydesdales are used in the Budweiser company these days. They are also used for haulage and plowing competition. They are friendly, calm, and sociable horses, which adds spark to their beautiful looks. This is a definitely a horse to want if you compete in plowing. They can pull up to 5,950 pounds!
Bibliography (Or a form of it LOL)
The Horse Encyclopedia
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds
Horses.
Now I need y'all to vote for which horse color you'd like me to do for the Weekly Horse Color from the ones mentioned :D
Love,
Izzy
I'll keep praying.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lilly.
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ReplyDeleteBe strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go
Joshua 1:9
Thought this verse might give you some courage:) Remember God is always with you, no matter what happens!!!!!
You're in my prayers!!
-Sami <3
Thank you, Sami!
DeleteOh, I'm sorry about that. One of my best friend's husband has that too. It's tough, I know.
ReplyDeleteAs for horse colors .. I like grey or palomino horses ;D
keturahskorner.blogspot.com
I'll be praying for your best friend's husband.
DeleteThank you for being the first to vote!
Oh Izzy. I really don't know what to say. You are so, so, brave. Even if you are scared, that just makes you more brave. I know you must be sick and tired of being someone else's inspiration, but it’s true. You are an inspiration. You are a warrior. You are shining God’s light through your trials. Don't lose your joy, please. You are such an amazing person. You are beautiful just the way you are. Thank you for making this blog, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. I am praying for you so hard, Izzy.
ReplyDeleteYour sister in Christ,
Sadie S.
Thank you so so much, Sadie. You are so sweet, and your comment made me feel so much better <3
DeleteOh no!!! You poor dear! I will be praying for you, you brave goal. You will win this fight!
ReplyDeleteAahh, Clydesdales are great horses; I enjoyed the feature! As for my color...I'll go with gray! 😁
Prayers and blessings to you, dear.
~ Lily Cat (Boots) | lilycatscountrygirlconfessions.blogspot.com
Thank you, Boots. And thank you for voting!
DeleteOh no!!! You poor dear! I will be praying for you, you brave goal. You will win this fight!
ReplyDeleteAahh, Clydesdales are great horses; I enjoyed the feature! As for my color...I'll go with gray! 😁
Prayers and blessings to you, dear.
~ Lily Cat (Boots) | lilycatscountrygirlconfessions.blogspot.com
I hope my comment got sent through, because I accidently clicked sign out instead of publish...but if it didn't:
ReplyDeleteIzzy, you are such a brave brave girl. I lift you up in prayer to the Creator and hope for complete healing. You'll get it. Maybe not physically, but emotionally...spiritually. You will win this fight.
As for the color I'd choose...gray! Also, your horse feature was fun!! ^^
Prayers and blessings to you, dear.
~ Lily Cat | Boots
lilycatscountrygirlconfessions.blogapot.com
Oh Izzy, what you are going through is so hard and scary. I am praying for you right now! You are so brave. Keep fighting this and know that you are not fighting this alone. God is always with you! <3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Brooklyne <3
DeleteOh, I'm so sorry, Izzy. I'll keep praying for you. I may not know exactly how you feel, but I know God will always be there for you.
ReplyDeleteRomans 8:28
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
-Cami
Thank you, Cami!
DeleteI'm so sorry Izzy!! I'll keep praying for you.❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Patience!
DeleteAnd the prayer of the faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
ReplyDeleteJames 5:15
You should read James 5:13-15
-Shining4HisGlory