Being the eldest of four children has its peaks and valleys. The peak is everything for me is a first for our family, first car, first to go to high school and no hand me downs. The valley is that, the expectations for me are set at a high bar, strict on grades, strict on character and I completely understand I am setting the tone for my 3 siblings. I have come to the realization that to much who is given, much is expected. I have everything you could possibly dream of. My parents are a great team, our lifestyle is super fun, we even have an estate vineyard on the front of our property. I truly live a dream California life.
I am a competitive Eventer and ride at the Preliminary level of eventing. My horse's sire, Windfall has the most successful bloodlines in North America. My Trainer is Gina Miles, the 2008 Beijing Silver individualist in Eventing. I have often been referred to as Madeleine Moore, Gina Miles Prodigy and that is the ultimate compliment I could receive as I aspire to live up to her achievements.
My inspiration comes from my parents but ultimately the Bible brings me great peace and answers so many questions. I find at each stage of my life I can flip to any page, any Bible story and come to peace with decisions I made or neglected to make. My favorite verse is from Philippians 3:14, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
My writing goals are to more easily be able to translate and expand on what an author is trying to express to the reader.
What a gorgeous first post. You have introduced yourself in a meaningful and memorable way. Very nicely done, Madeleine.
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