01/13/2024
He was always so good to everyone, little Wyatt was. Something about him was so bright. The biggest smile and the warmest hug. It was undeniable. My most unforgettable memory with him was this past July at the 3 man sort.
I was so excited to try to sort on my little mare, and we were signed up for 8 runs. The first run we went in there and she took a wrong step and came out 3 legged lame- I am still not sure what happened to her.
I walked out upset, and as I got out of view I started to cry. I was frustrated. With my horse, with myself. Everything. I heard hoofbeats behind me and I turned and saw Wyatt jumping off his horse before he even got stopped, and threw his arms around my neck. He hadn’t said a word, and I started crying harder. He could comfort without words. He stepped back and made sure my horse was okay, and told me everything was going to be okay, because he had my back. I don’t know how someone so young, could be so selfless and so caring. Leave his friends, to comfort one soul.
I tied up my mare, wiped my tears and returned to the group of riders. Everyone offered up their horses- so much kindness in one arena, I could barely fathom what amazing people I had surrounded myself with. Wyatt made sure I was ready to go on his horse, until we rode together and other people so graciously gave me theirs to ride- including his mom, even let me ride her Sandman… I will never ever, forget that day. The feelings I felt. The impact it made. How much Christlike love I had felt, on the back of a horse. Rest easy Wyatt, I can’t wait to ride with you again. 🤍🤍
Brandy Rasmussen & Mark, y’all have raised an amazing family. Thank you for the impact you have all made on my life.