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I ventured out to see the horses today. I'm still

I ventured out to see the horses today. I'm still very sore from the c-section. I got to give scratches and pets that my boy had been missing. No one loves the horses and cares for them quite like I do so I've missed taking care of them. I'm wearing my sapphire ring that was given to me which is Anna's birthstone. Lots of healing to do, but thank you for being a part of this journey with me.

I went and dressed my sweet angel in her burial go

I went and dressed my sweet angel in her burial gown. She looked so pretty. It was so good to get to hold her one last time. I read scripture over her. Cried over her. Told her how much I loved her and was going to miss her. Promised her she will never be forgotten and we would include her in our lives forever. What a blessing she is. I'm so glad God gave her to me. I'd rather have had her and lost her than never had her at all.
Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Anna Roan blessed us with her presence Tuesday at

Anna Roan blessed us with her presence Tuesday at 11:29 am and left us at 1:21 pm. We had 112 glorious minutes with her. It truly was a day of celebration and joy as well as mourning. I held an angel as she held the hand of Jesus. She was peaceful the entire time and never knew a moment of pain. She will always be loved and missed.

Psalm 22:10 I was cast upon you from birth. From m

Psalm 22:10
I was cast upon you from birth. From my mother's womb you have been my God.

Tomorrow we will be welcoming Anna Roan into our family. Please remember us in your prayers. She's been given a terminal diagnosis. We believe God still works miracles, but we also know that He may call her home so below are some of my specific prayer requests. Thank you friends and fellow prayer warriors. Please feel free to share.

1.Safe and uncomplicated delivery
2. As much time with her as possible
3. A day of joy for our daughter being born
4. No pain for Anna
5. Peace through the process
6. God be glorified

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II'm so excited to share with you the interview I

II'm so excited to share with you the interview I had with Jeff Cook with @dreamhorseaz
What an amazing human being and horse trainer. Jeff lives to learn and teach. He is the epitome of giving back.
These interviews are my absolute favorite thing to share on the blog because I'm always so inspired and I glean a little more wisdom myself. I know you'll just love this one, too. Hope you enjoy!
Follow the link in my bio and click on Most Recent Articles.

Pregnancy and Horses! In this week's blog, read h

Pregnancy and Horses!
In this week's blog, read how three different ladies handled riding and working with horses while pregnant. We are all of different ages and circumstances and we answer a lot of commonly asked questions. @camillesmustangs and @sarah_rebecca_may are both professional horse trainers and needed to keep working and my circumstance made it very difficult to continue my work on my horse blog. I think it's a pretty informative read and I hope it helps someone who might be pregnant and wondering if they should continue working with and riding horses.
Follow the link in my bio and click on most recent articles.

Trials, storms, adversity, it all brings unwanted

Trials, storms, adversity, it all brings unwanted pain. But did you know it’s where you are going to grow the most? But only, if you allow God to work in your life and accomplish what He wants in you.
One of my favorite books of all time is The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom. If you aren’t familiar with it, she and her sister were in a German concentration camp. She endured horrible conditions and abuse, but came out stronger.
There is a part in the book where she tells her sister they must give thanks for everything, even the fleas. Her sister protested and said she drew the line at giving thanks for fleas! I mean, do you blame her? But it turns out because of the fleas, the guards wouldn’t come in and they could witness and have church with the other inmates. Bringing hope and light to such a dark and horrible place.
Sometimes God sends fleas. God works in the most unusual ways. He uses pain and suffering to draw us close and strengthen us. Pottery must be put through a fire before it can become useful.
Likewise, we can only understand other people’s suffering unless we’ve suffered as well. People that have come alongside me and my family during this trying time have really blessed and encouraged me.
My prayer is that I give thanks for everything, even what seems to be unlikely.
As I face the tragic news that my unborn baby will not live my heart breaks because I will miss out on having her in my life, but I am choosing to give thanks for the opportunity to be a witness and to love her no matter what. I praise God! He is faithful and just. If Corrie could give thanks in a concentration camp, then surely I can give thanks through my pain and suffering as well.

I'll be taking some time off after our baby is bor

I'll be taking some time off after our baby is born. She's not expected to live and we will be taking time to heal and be with family. If you're interested in writing a guest post for that time then reach out to me and I can get that set up soon. Anything horse related is sufficient and if you have knowledge or a story to share this may be a great time to do that.

What habits do you have to prepare for riding? In

What habits do you have to prepare for riding? In this week's blog, I go over a list of habits that can help ensure your ride starts off safe. Some accidents I've actually witnessed happened before the ride ever really began. There's never a guarantee of safety, but these are precautions we can all take to help make sure our ride begins well. To read the full article, click on the link in my bio and then click on most recent articles.
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Anytime we can take our focus off ourselves and on

Anytime we can take our focus off ourselves and on God we are showing Him honor.
Maybe spend some time in prayer giving thanks and praise.
Read a quick devotional or some scripture. Listen for God to speak to you. Flip on some worship music. Or listen to a sermon. Lastly, reach out to someone who is struggling or offer your time and resources. To read more check out this week's blog post Finding Time For God. Follow the link in my bio and click on most recent articles. Have a blessed weekend!

Do you struggle with finding time to spend with Go

Do you struggle with finding time to spend with God? This week's blog I write about how I find time for God during my busy life. You can even involve your horse. It doesn't have to be difficult. I find it's more of a mindset, but these are some tangible ways that you can help incorporate ways to build up your faith. To read the article, click the link in my bio and then click on most recent articles. Wishing you a wonderful week!
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What kind of rest comes to mind when you read this

What kind of rest comes to mind when you read this verse? In music, a rest means to be quiet or to stop playing for a certain amount of time. That is the rest I've experienced from the Lord. When I go to the Lord with my burdens, He quiets the fears, the doubts, the frustrations, and worries I have. If something is weighing you down today, go to the Lord and let Him give you the rest that your heart needs.
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Our baby has been diagnosed with a terminal illnes

Our baby has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. She's not expected to survive. The only thing keeping me going is God and His blessings. I don't understand His will, but I trust Him to bring me through it. If you're facing an impossible situation just know that God loves you and wants to help you through it. I've chosen to celebrate her in every way possible and cherish every moment. Nothing is ever wasted and a lot of blessings can come from our trials and suffering. I won't lean on my own understanding. I'll let God lead me for all my life.
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I can't tell you how excited I am to share this mo

I can't tell you how excited I am to share this month's interview with you. I've been following and learning from @vanfleetmustangs for so long now. She is such a great trainer and I am honored to feature her on the blog. Her story is quite inspirational, and she is really someone to admire. I hope you enjoy it!
Click on the link in my bio and then click on Most Recent Articles.

God is good all the time. It's not just a phrase

God is good all the time.

It's not just a phrase to say when you're experiencing a spiritual high.

I grapple with the woes of the world on a regular basis, but if I only focused on those I would despair. But when I shift my focus to the beauty of the cross and how He saved me I am filled with hope and praise.

Wishing you all a wonderful day! Praise God for He is good.

#godisgood #praiseandworship #hopeandfaith

A good way to keep your kiddos busy and cool off y

A good way to keep your kiddos busy and cool off your horses all at the same time. The horses hang out as long as long he will spray them. Sometimes they will go roll and then come back for more.

This week's blog is, how to beat the heat with you

This week's blog is, how to beat the heat with your horse. There are some helpful tips to help keep your horse comfortable during these brutally hot days. I used to ride my horse down to the local creek and swim and play in the water. It was always so fun. Right now I'm a little too pregnant to do that, but looking forward to it next year. Wishing you all a wonderful week. Follow the link in my bio and click on most recent articles.

I want to share/update everyone on my life because

I want to share/update everyone on my life because it is going to affect content creation and the blog. Our baby has been diagnosed with some chromosome abnormalities (trisomy 14 &1) that have affected her heart, brain, and growth. She's has been given a terminal diagnosis. She is a miracle because the Dr.’s are amazed she’s even made it this far. I have hopes to make it to term with her, but the likelihood of her surviving for very long is slim. So…during this difficult time I will continue to do some updates, but I won’t have a lot of horse content to share as I’m not able to spend much time with the horses. I’m still writing and working on the blog currently and have some exciting guest posts lined up in the near future. I believe God has a plan in all this.Thank you for your support and understanding. I am grateful for all of you and your prayers.

I was going to publish this article next week, but

I was going to publish this article next week, but with these record high temps I've decided to publish it early. It's so important to keep our horses cool, comfortable, and healthy during these hot days. This article is all about how to do that. Hope you enjoy it. Follow the link in my bio and click on Most Recent Articles.

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Hi, I'm Rachel. I am the creator of The Narrow Trail. I've been riding horses since before I could walk. I was the horse obsessed girl that just never grew out of it you could say. I'm like most people, my days are busy and filled with taking care of my kids, running a house, and running my own business, but I always find time to have fun with all- two-legged and four-legged alike. Welcome to my site! Read More…

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