Being a Cowboy Taught me…
Campfire Cowboy Ministries
By Kevin Weatherby
Being a cowboy taught me….being a servant is as easy as feeding the horses, cleaning out their pens, breaking ice in the winter, and putting your comfort second in every situation.
Being a cowboy taught me….getting bucked off will teach you all sorts of life lessons.
Being a cowboy taught me….crap may smell bad, but it washes off pretty easy.
Being a cowboy taught me….never get too comfortable, something’s fixing to change.
Being a cowboy taught me….some people will call you Howdy Doody, but the smile on a child’s face when he points at you and says, “Look mom! A cowboy!” is worth it all.
Being a cowboy taught me….the greatest love you can show is putting down your own horse or dog if it’s suffering.
Being a cowboy taught me….it’s ok to cry when your horse or your dog dies.
Being a cowboy taught me….people will respect your actions more than your words.
Being a cowboy taught me….you can’t ride point and drag at the same time with any degree of effectiveness.
Being a cowboy taught me….God will not speak louder than your selfishness.
Being a cowboy taught me….suspenders are a great until there’s a #2 emergency.
Being a cowboy taught me….true grit is found right past the moment where you’ve always given up.
Being a cowboy taught me….worry is just as effective as cussin’ the weather.
Being a cowboy taught me….shutting your mouth is a skill that needs to be honed daily.
Being a cowboy taught me….learning to laugh at the simple things will help when things get difficult.
Being a cowboy taught me….when you try to please God, it’s gonna piss a bunch of people off…and that’s ok.
"Being a cowboy taught me….the greatest love you can show is putting down your own horse or dog if it’s suffering." This line really makes my breath away. Such a lovely poem that goes straight to the heart and soul.
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