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Dani Nichols's avatar

This is incredible Katy. Congratulations on sending your precious book out into the world. I’m so sorry I missed the talk live but I can’t wait to watch the video. Proud of you.

Katrina Hays's avatar

The kids LOVED "Buzz the Not-So-Brave." Thank YOU for letting your book be part of the service.

JoAnn Thompson's avatar

Thanks for all you are doing.

Katrina Hays's avatar

Gosh. You are welcome.

Katie Marquette's avatar

Congratulations Katrina, a finished a manuscript truly is a triumph! Very worth celebrating. You know I love this comparison for the Icelandic horse. My Icelandic has been that for me certainly, as have so many horses in my life. This is such a beautiful metaphor and speaks so much truth. We may have different bridges, but for those of us who find those bridges in horses, it's a truly shared kinship. Thank you for sharing!

Katie Marquette's avatar

I also always loved St. Thomas Aquinas' definition of love -- "to will the good of the other." And I do think that deep empathy we can develop with animals certainly helps us get there sometimes.

Katrina Hays's avatar

Thank you so much for reading!

Yes, I like the reminder that love is action on behalf of another. We say we love horses, but do our actions reflect that on their behalf?

I think these metaphorical bridges that exist between horse and human are some of the most mysterious and powerful I've certainly experienced in my life.

Jules Norton's avatar

Congratulations on submitting your manuscript for publication! Woop woop!

Mama Farmette's avatar

This is beautiful and resonates with me immensely! Really lovely

Katrina Hays's avatar

Thank you so much for reading. I'm glad it resonates... I wasn't sure it would make a ton of sense to most folks!

Wiola Grabowska's avatar

This is such a beautiful piece. The idea of invisible bridges really stayed with me — it captures something so true about the way connection and healing often appear in our lives. I feel that deeply in my relationship with one of my dogs; she’s absolutely my bridge. I really hope your book finds its way into the world one day — it sounds wonderful :)

Katrina Hays's avatar

Gosh, thank you for the good wished, Wiola. I'm glad another person understands what I was trying to say about metaphorical bridges. :)