Astrid is riding Whiskey using my old Lamb saddle made in Green Forest, AR. Below Helen is riding our old Red using the same saddle. Daddy bought Red and the saddle when I was burned after a day of killing hogs in November 1963. I missed school about 2 months as my back was burned so badly I could not wear a bra or proper shirt. I put shirts on backwards and Mommy tied them in back. My little brother turned the gas stove on and my clothes caught fire. I ran. Daddy finally caught me and put the fire out with his hands. I still carry the scars on my back. I still recall the smell of burning flesh.
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Oh how painful that must have been for you. :(
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