Day 20 - A picture of something that calms you down.

Animals are soothing company.  I love dogs and horses in particular, although at the moment, I'm around dogs much more frequently than horses.  They don't ask questions.  Communicating to an animal is simple and complicated concepts don't need to be explained.  They love.  They trust.  I'm thankful that my parents allowed my sister and I to have pets throughout our childhood.  We were also blessed beyond measure by taking horseback riding lessons, starting when I was about seven.  I have rarely ridden since college, but I have so many good memories of the stillness that comes from working with a horse.  As for dogs, we've always had Jack Russell Terriers, small dogs.  I love having a puppy hop onto my lap and just curl up to sleep while I read or watch TV.

My sweet Mischief :)

A friend's horse

My pup loves to be under blankets :)

Patches after a walk :)