Well! We saw Bec off to the airport today, and boy, was it a sad departure! Yesterday was also Brandi's birthday, so the girls went down to Anaheim and visited Disneyland for Bec and Aly's first time. A great time with many memories made!
The atmosphere in the truck on ride home was a gloomy one. With Bec, a ray of sunshine if you've ever met one, gone, it seemed like our team had gone down a step. Jennifer gave encouragement to the girls that was very uplifting and helped ease the loss. With every person that enters your life, there is always an imprint. Bec has imprinted everyone she has met in a positive, cheerful way. She brought so much leadership, confidence and charisma, the very essence of Riata, to the team. She not only helped others grow, but grew herself. The team chemistry this summer was so pleasant, and much of it was due to Bec. The summer of 2009 will never be forgotten by any member of the team; there were great chapters (Reno Rodeo, Prescott Rodeo and Estes Park Rodeo) but there are still a few left in the great book we are writing of '09. Three performances remain, and tomorrow, August 15th, we must start a new chapter; work towards a new ending.
Having said that, tomorrow is a preparation day! Cleaning horses, tack and packing it all away into the trailer. We leave early friday morning for Napa Valley, leave friday night for Tehachapi, California and then take off back to Moses Lake, Washington. The team plans on stopping in Madras, Oregon, to give the horses a rest and meet up with the great folks at R2 Ranch. Shortly after we will be losing another member for a few months; Aly will be returning to Canada to settle some business at home, but will be back at the end of November.
A sad day, but none the less, an end to a great chapter. Tomorrow is a new sunrise, and tonight we are turning the page. Come home soon Bec!
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