Every time you fall,
and nobody catches you,
you get back up again.
Every time you get your hopes up,
and they come crashing down,
you dare to believe again.
Every time you start to cry,
and your entire world crumbles in and dies,
you wipe the tears away and live again.
Every time people think you’re weak,
you prove them wrong, you prove you’re strong,
you just keep going, over and over again.
I love the above quote especially because my daughter found it for me and felt it describes me.
My greatest fear is letting the people I love down and not being able to take their pain away. I always want to be around my daughter and wish I could protect her from everything that could hurt her. She has been through too much in her 17 years of life. It's wonderful to know she has Kevin, Jen and so many people who truly love and support her.
I hate liars and cheaters, as no one deserves the pain it inflicts. Truth and honesty are extremely important to me. But I also am forgiving to those that have hurt me.
My name is Kerry Shreck, I ride horses and so does my daughter, Casey.
I enjoy riding but most of all I enjoy watching my daughter ride. She rides like the wind and truly has a gift when it comes to horses She is 16 years old and an incredible person already. She always makes me proud. She is my greatest accomplishment in life and I love her more than anything.
I am blessed to have a wonderful family. My parents are great people and I am thankful for their guidance, love and support. They taught me right from wrong and to never give up. They are always there for me. And have helped me immensely. Words can not even begin to describe the gratitude I feel!! They are awesome!!!
I have also been blessed with some pretty terrific friends as well. They have kept me sane through some very hard times. I think that each of you know who you are and I am forever grateful and always here for each of you. I will never forget all the terrific things my friends have done and can only hope to be as a good as each of you.
I have had beyond my fair share of bad luck but always try to keep a smile on my face despite it all. I truly believe that life is what you make of it. "Everything happens for a reason"! I do not let my negative experiences identify me, I try to rise above the negative and embrace the positive.
Casey's pony, Peanut passed away May 25th and will forever be in our hearts. He was truly amazing and was my daughters partner at many horse shows. It never ceased to amaze me when they came home as Grand Champions from so many different shows and disciplines. I will never forget all the great times we had thanks to him, these memories will last forever and he will always be with us in spirit. RIP little man may your wings carry you in heaven as they carried Casey while she was on your back.
My best friend Jen lost her little brother, Michael Western Jr. on Oct 31st 2007. He was an amazing young man who made everyone smile. He was one of Casey's best friends and was always there for her no matter what. He always knew how to make her feel better and kept her safe when she was with him. The car he was a passenger in was speeding at 82-87 mph according to the police. Speed and irresponsible driving kills!! It has been so hard to watch everyone grieve the loss of such an incredible person. I can't even imagine how they feel and wish I could make it all better. Jen and her husband Mike have been wonderful to me without them I literally don't know where I would be. Thanks guys, you rock!!!
I take pride in my positive attitude and it has helped immensely throughout my life. I try to keep my chin up and carry myself with grace and dignity at all times. I love being "the horse show mom" to all but truly love being Casey's horse show mom most of all. She is an incredible rider and continues to ride her horse Diesel as well as Foxy her trainers horse. She recieved Third in her division at the IHA Gymkana Show series as well as fasted time on poles on Peanut(RIP) and Foxy. Casey qualified for the World Barrel Racing Championships on Peanut. She qualified for open as well as 2 spots in youth World. After only running barrels for a few months. I am so proud of her for keeping her chin up and getting back in the saddle again. Losing her pony has been devastating and she knows in her heart that he wants her to ride like the wind once again. She is truly an amazing young woman and I am so proud!!!
A mom could not ask for a better daughter. She is my pride and joy, my reason for living, my sunshine on a cloudy day :)
