I wrote a post last week about the Owen County Fair taking place. For the first time ever, I spent an “elongated” period of time at the Fair. Not just one night but several. Four to be exact. And not just for an hour or so. I was crawling into bed at 11 and getting up at 4. Not only was I “manning” a booth on both Tuesday (New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center) and Thursday (OVCF) night, a number of our young people were involved in the Fair.
The second runner-up for Fair Queen was Anna Farmer, one of our teens.
The Little Miss was Haley Amador, the niece of one of our ladies.
We had several in the 4 H project area (clothing, displays, building things, etc). I know I will miss some of them so I will choose not to mention names.
We had several show hogs, a pigmy goat, heifers, steers, and sheep. It was amazing to see the size of some of the contestants versus the size of their animal. Reminded me of James 3 and the bridle controlling the horse reference. A number of our young people won “Best Of” or Showmanship or Grand/Reserve Grand Champion.
I CANNOT BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW PROUD I WAS OF EVERY ONE OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO COMPETED.
None of them has anything to be ashamed of.
There are times pride is a good thing. Sometimes it wrecks lives and events. Other times it uplifts and encourages. This is one of the good times. Well done, young people.
You bet there is bad pride and there is good pride. Good pride is pure. It is healthy. It is contentment. Glad you came away with some great memories.
You explain it well Daniel.
Sounds like fun! Made me think of the time when I was at a Fair in Idaho. There was a horse named Zena 😀 And I forget what breed she was, but the saddle was at the height of my head (and I am 5’10”)… Would be a perfect horse for you, I guess 😀
I’d say that was a tall horse. 🙂
Sounds like a great time.
It was.
It is funny how the same word, pride, can be both good or bad. I don’t think a person is so much “proud” of themselves as they are satisfied with their effort. To be proud of oneself seems to smack of arrogance which is not so good. Anyhow, congratulations to all the kids that put in the effort to learn and accomplish something (whether they got a prize or not).
it is the arrogance which comes from an overblown idea of self i was referring to Jeff. You pegged it right. I am extremely proud of all our young people, even those who did not get a prize.
Thank you!!!
Thank you for coming to watch them too!!! That means the world to all of them!!!
You are more than welcome Jacci. I loved watching Kelci and Katie “do their thing” with the animals. I know you and Andy were sure proud. I’m hoping they know how important they are to me.
They know for sure!!! So glad you are apart of their lives!!
Good. Hope you and Andy know as well. I treasure your friendship.
I love going to the fair. And I especially enjoy visiting the animals. I think taking care of animals is a really responsibility-teaching opportunity.
Sounds like a wonderful time, and something that many can be proud of. I agree, sometimes this *good* kind of pride is really just God’s pat on our backs saying, “Well done!”
GOD BLESS!
The kids really do learn some responsibility because the parents cannot train and teach the animals to obey their unspoken commands. These kids deserve a “well done.”
Glad to hear the young folks did so well, Bill. It’s A-OK to be proud of them! Blessings!
Thanks Martha. I am (but certainly not more than the parents). LOL
Pride is one of those words that can go one of two ways… I think in its proper place pride is a great thing… 😉 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Exactly
Good for them for all trying. There is no losing in trying. Winning is measured across a lifetime and never by a number…