Good Morning All,
Yesterday, as further details and reports were published in relation to the tornado and Churchill Downs, it continued to amaze ME that there were no injuries of note to human or horse. The photos published during the day showed the level of damage… and it truly was miraculous! Thank goodness for the quick reactions and assistance by so many wonderful people. Also, it was mentioned that the actual construction of the Churchill Barns…with the hay storage areas located above the stalls being so strong and well built…added to the safety of so many horses in this storm.
There is a phrase MY TEAM often reflects upon when hearing certain things like this and it is LUCKY US! This thought certainly applies at this time to this situation.
I must say, I was so touched by your comments yesterday referring to GRATITUDE, CHERISHING THE LITTLE THINGS and BEING THANKFUL! These feelings and emotions are so important to practice in life.
With this thought in mind, I truly want to again express how THANKFUL I am for ALL of the wonderful people I have and have had in my life. On so many levels, it certainly has been a bit of work to get ME to the place where I am today. I do understand that I have talent, but I am also fully aware of the fact that I could not have done it by just having talent or by myself. So much in life depends upon people working together for the best interest of one individual or another or the greater good for many.
Thus, while grazing, the thought occurred to me to THANK my pal at Lane’s End, MATT, for being so terrific to ME. So I did! I walked right over to him and gave him a BIG KISS. I must say, I do think this caught him a bit by surprise. As you can see in this photo, I made him laugh. I think at this moment, Matt truly thought I was TOO CUTE!
This morning, Dottie mentioned that I currently have over 86,000 Face Book Friends! Wow…I am deeply touched by this number!
I’m sending each of you a BIG THANK-YOU KISS too!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(All 86,131 of YOU!)
Z
Dawn Conrad
@Brenda – Hello, my Z friend. I left a message for you a couple of posts ago, but I don’t think you have seen it. I was letting you know that I will be at Lane’s End on July 21st also and will get to meet you. TOO FUN!! Looking forward to it.
Rosanne Glynn
Matt is a lucky guy to get kissed by Zenyatta! Love and miss you Zenny…I hope they show some videos of you SOON!!! I know you won’t be dancing or jumping round but it would be nice to see anything.
love you
Karen
And thank you, beautiful Zenyatta, for making my life so blessed by knowing of such a beloved being as you are. You are a Zen Master and I know you have touched so many lives in a special way. Thank you and many kisses to you. I wish I could have a kiss in person. Maybe someday. I love you.
Karen Gogue
Hi everyone! Please E-MAIL me at karenlg06@yahoo.com for info on Dottie’s birthday. Shhhh, it’s a secret! Thanks, Karen :)
Mary
That is such a cute picture of you and Matt….you can tell he really likes you a lot. You are such a sweet girl…that is why so many of us love you so much!!! You can tell you are one happy girl…and yes, you are just “too cute”…. hugs to you Z….. I have set this picture as my background pic on my computer….I keep changing it but it always of you!!!
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, Way Too Cute, Matt seems to be enjoying it tremendously. This picture is on my Bucket List, only instead of Matt it is me…I so hope it comes true. Saw a beautiful slideshow of you that JB found and shared with all of us. 11 and it is still not enough, it is like an endless hunger..Ann said that, and it perfectly describes You,for us that love you so. You are just precious, I am going to go look at the slideshow again. You are so sweet, so beautiful, and you are everything. I love you, Lisa g.
Linda
Great picture. Wish we could see more videos.
Lisa g
@Abigail and JB: Loved both the links, thanks.
Mary
Zenyatta, what a cute kisser you are! Great photo.
So, any comment in regards to letting us see you this summer, from a distance at least, if we visit Lane’s End?
Hugs and prayers and stay safe from those surprise storms
Brenda
@Dawn Conrad – LUCKY US!! You’re right Dawn, I didn’t see your post even tho I was looking for it. How fantastic that we’re going to meet, I can hardly wait. Now I not only get to see all those wonderful stallions but YOU, the lucky Zenyatta 19 owner. See you soon.
@ Judy Berube thanks for the links, I’d miss a lot of really good news if it wasn’t for you.
Arlene
Too Cute! Thank you for your kiss, sweetie!
Happy Days! LOL, Arlene
nancy
We are thankful as well no one horse or human was hurt. I have been away as I have been down with my illness again so I’m catching up. Love the photo of Matt and you, Z you just make me think of my mare Penny when she was alive, she was famous for kisses as well :) And I still think back to my Barn 55 visit and petting you, you are such a lady. Lots of love.
Karen Randall
Matt is “Too Cute”! I get so much joy every day from these diary posts. I know you’re a horse, “Z”, but sometimes I forget and think you are really talking to me. Keep posting every day, and I” keep my “hooves crossed” for a wonderful foal as the months go by.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, it is Friday, have a great weekend with Charles and Matt!! Lots of hugs and kisses back at you. I love you, and am still giving thanks for the miracle. I love you, Big Girl, Lisa g.
jen
Matt is sooooooo lucky to be on the receiving line of one of your smooches! But he IS pretty cute, isn’t he Zenny?
jen
You are just too sweet to everyone, Zen! How they must love being able to interact with you every single day! Still hoping that someway, someday I will be able to see you in person. Stay well, beautiful girl.
Harriett Vaughn
Loved the new photos on the Bloodhorse website! You are lookin’ good these days!
Sandra Frey
Sweet girl…one of the most wonderful days that I will ever cherish is the 2010 Breeder’s Cup when I got to see you in person for the first time. I could hardly take photos because I wanted to live in that moment and experience seeing you. It was better than any rock concert that I have ever been to and believe me, I’ve seen the best! I’m so blessed each day to live where I do – it’s so beautiful and there are so many “rock stars” like you who are just a drive away…WOW! Life is grand! Love you always, Beautiful Z!
Sandra Frey
I need to correct one thing in my last comment…”there are so many “rock stars” like you who are just a drive away”..there is not another rock star like you…
J CULBERSON
If Zenyatta’s kisses were like Dreams, We would all get one. Love ya Zenyatta!!!
#1NewEnglandFan
Queen Z,
You are a gorgeous, flirty girl who knows just how to make everyone around you happy. Wish I could meet you and give you a smooch…maybe someday.
@ Abigail from Montreal – I loved your article (as always) and look forward to your next installment. You have a talent for making complex ideas understandable.
@ Sue Ferdinand …today’s photo gave me the same idea. Can’t you just see it? The Queen herself at a booth selling kisses for charity, and a line of her 86,000 (and growing) friends just waiting for their Z-kiss.
Thanks to all for making this site such a fun and informative place to visit. It a guaranteed smile for the day.
Annie B in MA
Karen Gogue
@Helen (Michigan) So sorry about your son – beautiful poem.
Karen Gogue
@Nancy
Recover quicker than before – Angel Kisses sent to you this day.
Suzen
Kisses right back at ya!
Neva Rae Powers
A good old slobbery horse kiss!
Mary Ann Wrenn
Love you too, Zenyatta!! Love you always and forever!!!
Karen Gogue
@DJ
So true and so profound. Had not heard that before…
Karen Gogue
@Abigail
You have out done yourself again! Thank you so much!
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, that pic is too cute! Lucky Matt!
Have a nice night, sweet girl.
Love to all,
Leslie
Judy (Maass) Gadwood ~ CA
Hollywood Park/Saturday’s Card:
Race #7 – Good luck CLOUD MAN!
Race #8 – GOOD LUCK ZAZU!! XO
“Hi” to the Mosses :-D