Heavy Horses

In 2005 my wife and I moved our family of 4 small children from the crazy 'city' life to a very rural town in Northern Arizona. We never imagined that living here would change our lives completely.

In 2006 we built a lovely home on a small farming plot, added another child to our family and learned to love some BIG horses. These big (draft) horses have become a sacred part of our lives.

In 2008, we lost that sweet little child that came to our home just two years earlier. We felt it appropriate to give our little man his first and last ride in his very own big red wagon...
'Waylon's Wagon'. These magnificent horses pulled this precious son or ours to his final resting spot under a big, Pine tree in our little town cemetery.

Although our family was devastated by his loss, we understand the plan of salvation and that we will be reunited with our "Little Man" again...but, even though we understand this precious truth, there are still many moments each day that we grieve.

Since this tragedy, we have had many, sacred opportunities to cross paths with others whom have lost dear ones too. These horses have carried some very precious cargo to some very sacred places. These opportunities are very special to us. They have been, in many ways, a form of 'therapy' for us. We feel very blessed for the opportunity to be of service to someone else in their grieving moment.

Since 2008 we have added 2 more beautiful children to our home. Together we have traveled all over Arizona with these animals and Waylon's Wagon driving for parades, family reunions, Christmas Caroling, local town events, historical functions as well as funerals.

This blog was created for all of those whom love and value family, farming and "Big Horses"!