Further misfortune has befallen Team San Antonio. Amy's horse Nate has a soundness problem. She has been working feverishly to get to the bottom of it but no luck. So Amy and Nate are out. What a disappointment! However, Cyndi and Baxter look to be in great form! Amy and I went to help Cyndi pack up yesterday. All looks ready! Cyndi, Donna, and Zara left this morning about 4:30 or 5:00. They should be just this side of St. Louis by now at our planned night stop. Talked to them the middle of the day and all was well. I can't wait to hear from them tomorrow. I sure wish we could be there to be their cheering section!

Well, things are not going well for Team San Antonio. I have had a bad week. Mom went into the hospital with pneumonia and on Wednesday Dad was diagnosed as having it also. The did not put him in the hospital but made him stay at home and not visit Mom. So I was having difficulty figuring out how to take care of them and still get to go to AEC. Last night when I went to feed I found Lady all cut up. She had gotten tangled in something and was not in good shape. Her forleg was spurting blood. Jana came out and stitched up two deep wounds and we left two others two drain. So...after a year of working and planning...no AEC for Lady and I. I know in the big scheme of things it is not such a big deal, but right now it is. I am so sad and disappointed. Hopefully the rest of the team can stay healthy and I wish I could go support them but probably have to take care of Mom and Dad. Cyndi and Amy have been working hard and look ready to go! I can't wait to hear about their experiences.