This is a story about my father taking me to a horseshow when I was about 13 yrs. old. It was a beautiful fall day. I had practiced with my horse and worked so hard to groom his make him look just stunning in the ring. There were about 15 that entered the Western Pleasure horse show class that afternoon. After entering the ring, I, along with a few others were immediately disqualified. I was crushed! My father met me at the gate and we went and practiced some more. He shared with me some things that the judge may have seen and the reason for leaving the class. So, we practiced, some more and more and more. My father went over to the judge and was “talking it over”. Not my particular situation but just watching the horses and showmanship in general. My father made a general statement and said, ” you might want to watch this horse coming in the next class, I am seeing some things you might not be seeing”. My father did not say a word about me being his daughter. So, I entered the next class, a little humbled by the 1st rejection. I kept focused and remembered all that my father and I had just gone over. After several times around the ring, we lined up in the middle for the judge to “take a look”. I was so nervous and wondered how my horse and I did this time. The good time is that we didn’t get disqualifed. So, I sat on my horse, waiting and waiting. Then all of a sudden, the names started being called in order of 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd  and 1st place! My heart was pounding and then I realized I had gotten 1st PLACE! This story is so similar to my daily life. Somedays, I get disqualified, and then some days I win 1st place. I have learned just as much from the days of disqualification as I have the days I got 1st place! We might not have an earthly father to guide us but we all have a Heavenly Father that is anxious to guide and direct when we ask.