Taking the first step even when you can't see the top step

Day 1 at H&W Stables is in the books and what an interesting day it was. Of course it started early with feeding and then scooping poop. After that was done the work began. Wait, we had guests and had to run to Tractor Supply for some things. While at Tractor Supply we met up with my mom and Pea Pod went with her and the kids to go watch a movie. Back to the barn it was for Michelle, Tyler, and me to begin the cleaning and evaluation process. We started cleaning odds and ends, let the horses out to graze, and got ready to pressure wash the facility. Second bobble of the day was just about to occur. The pump for the solution sprayer would not work. We went and got another sprayer from one of the houses and it too was not functioning. Guess what that meant, you got it, another trip to Tractor Supply for a new pump. We decided to kill two birds with one stone and grabbed some lunch while we were out. Trip two was a success and to add to the humor of the day the girl at the register asked if she should be expecting us again today. When we returned to the stables we moved some larger items and began the spraying process. It’s always wise to use a bleach solution when there is a great breeze. What wasn’t spotted will get spotted when the winds of the ridge are involved. This minor setback was not stopping the progress we were making. When all was said and done the main barn and the first seven stables were complete and ready for the next process. Michelle and Ruthie took turns working in the feed room and that too is ready for service. The day wasn’t completely smooth but when it was over late this evening progress was seen by those involved. We did take time to eat some pizza brought out by Ken and Stella surprised us all with some chicken and fixins’ from KFC. I really think we will be eating quite a few meals at our new second home. In all reality there are so many little stories that could be told throughout the day but the hours mix into one another and at the end of the day the only thing that really matters is that we are making progress towards having a great facility to be shared by other enthusiasts. One of the highlights of tonight was turning on the arena lights and realizing how bright they made everything. Tomorrow is another day and I am about to fall asleep while writing this so I am going to cut it a little short. There will be many ups and hopefully only a few downs while this process moves along throughout the summer. We sized up some of our larger tasks and when those are being done the evidence of progress will become evident. A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. We just keep taking steps.