This saddle is currently at rest. It carries many loads up and down the mountains at LePinard, Haiti. All kinds of vegetables and fruits, spices and cooking oil. With no power it becomes a daily task to have fresh food available and the nearest road is about a two hour walk away. Water comes from a spring down in the valley but it's only about an hour walk. The reminder here is that we take the "load" off to allow the animal to rest. Why then is it so hard, to allow the loads we carry to be set off and put aside for a time? Reminds me of a scripture - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matt 11:28-30) Click on the title or picture for additional photos of our trip to LePinard.
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