Home School Heartbeat Radio Program

Mike Smith:
Heidi, some of the parents listening this week may really crave that outside interaction. But they might feel there’s no way they can make time for something beyond school and housework. How do you balance family priorities with your own hobby?

Heidi Berry:
Well, I usually get up between five-thirty or six. And so I have my quiet time, and then I get to ride two horses before my boys even get up. I kind of like training alone, where I can just concentrate on just me and my horse, and not always have to have my attention on them when they’re riding. But, I have to say, from an early age, those boys learned that Mom does horses, and that I love it and that I take it very seriously. And they’ve learned to entertain themselves, and they’ve gotten to travel around with me to many lessons and horse shows.

The horse world tends to be kind of un-churched, and they’ve seen and been exposed to lots of problems that come from people who can make horses idols in their lives. And I think they can see that having Christ at the center of our lives just keeps things in balance. They’ve also gotten to see me have opportunities to witness and to minister to people in my work in the horse world, and to see the benefits of being honest in my dealing with my clients. So, all around, it’s just been a wonderful experience for them.

Mike:
Well, Heidi, that’s great—and thanks for joining us this week! And until next time, I’m Mike Smith.