| Why do I sew? “Your legally blind”,people say. Having severe Macular-Degeneration.in both eyes does present quite a challenge. This forces me to learn to work smarter not harder. I sew because I love to make pretty things, it makes me feel good to work with color and see "my" girls shine. That in it self, is a reward, that makes it all worthwhile. Yes. I have to admit sewing is very difficult, when I can’t see my own hands clearly, and I have to hold every thing up within a few inches of my face. To me it’s about finding way’s to overcome and move forward “ANYWAYS”. I did not start out to be a rodeo queen/western wear designer. I sewed out of necessity for my family. My passion is horse’s, everything from TB racing, rodeo to showing. My husband and I settled in Eastern Washington to raise our three children. My children have always been my inspiration. I now make western wear clothes for girls all over the USA and Internationally, specializing in one of a kind rodeo queen clothes. Both of my daughters have won several rodeo queen titles, and many more girls have wore my designs on to win their crowns. I have been an equine therapist for over 8 years, and just this year 2(011), I have achieved my credentials for Licensed Massage Practitioner in the State of WA . I now hold a human and large animal endorsement. I operate an equine re-hab facility and enjoy helping people and horse's find relief from pain. I still enjoy riding horses. I have had to overcome a lot of fear to get back in the saddle. Fear is such a crippling force. If I can help young girls, face their fears and walk right past it, by embracing courage. I then feel like I have contributed something of worth. I face fear everyday in many different forms. But God has helped me to keep standing and press on. I figure if I can do it, ANY-ONE can. My life in 2009 was spared, when I was diagnosed with cancer. So, now with a second chance, I intend to live life, like the Martina McBride song ANYWAY. So take a chance and don’t let fear hold you back. Go for that crown, better yet receive that heavenly crown. |
