It all started with a hat, and me of course wanting the pink one...
After spending a weekend in Louisville, Ky. at the NAILE with my family and friends, one lady made me really realize about how it really is the "little things in life that matter."
This woman, Mrs. Karen Richey, is really amazing. She and her husband, Tom, are truly dedicated to agriculture, and especially the cattle industry. Karen was also diagnosed with breast cancer last spring.
Sitting ringside with them, I began to see why Karen is so wonderful.
She cares about her family. She drove 6 hrs. with her husband to see her sons working on cattle they sold, and to watch the shows of the breeds they raise themselves, many of which trace back to their bloodlines.
She is super sweet. My brother works for them with their sale cattle, and even bought his 2 favorite heifers EVER (Karen and her half sister Karebear). He, and the original Karen (Richey), text weekly, just to keep up on the calves.
Finally, she has the most positive attitude. She's currently going through her second round of chemo, and obviously has no plans of giving up.
Now, as I proudly wear my Richey Show Steers hat (the one with green writing), I understand why my little brother INSISTED on keeping the one with the pink writing.
"It's for Karen, Robin. Duh."
