True Stories of Cowgirl Courage with Mary Fichtner

Fill your heart with laughter and wisdom as my mom talks of college, courtship, dancing, proposals, broken engagements, broken hearts, 68 years of marriage, and stellar grandparenting. Bonus section on finding purpose through life experiences. You will never look at your own ride the same, so saddle up!

Music by Bree Morgan, "Dear Cowgirl"
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Hope is the theme of this episode, but not just regular hope, a hope that is way past what some might consider just plain crazy. It takes astronomical amounts of faith and courage to choose hope after the harsh reality that life sometimes deals us.  And the best part? The rewards of course. So jam your hat down for this one or it will get blown clean off! 

Intro and closing song is by Bree Morgan "Dear Cowgirl" 
And it will blow your hat clean off too!
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It took dikes of courage to hold back the fear Emma had of leaving her Amish family and dealing with the stress and guilt she knew would follow. Emma shares that if she had known how hard it was going to be she may not do it again. After you hear her story you may disagree.  She has enough grit to share and inspire you to saddle up no matter what!

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Good thing Dixie was raised by parents who knew how to grow girls into courageous, strong, independent women. Especially since there were four of them. This prepared her for the valley she would be in years later. Tighten your cinch for this ride, the grit and moxie she has will challenge you to stay on your horse. And let me apologize for the background noise. We had on headphones and were at a coffee shop so we couldn't hear it. Please get a cup of coffee and pull up a chair to be there with us in person; with your grace I will continue to improve and never do one at a coffee shop again.  

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Life-changing losses made Julie call up more courage than she ever thought she had. Being married to George Howard, the University of Wyoming Rodeo Coach, and teaching 2 grade, created the life Julie had always dreamed of.  When her life got turned over she could have easily gone to a dark place through the trials, but instead walked the difficult path to hope and joy.  And wait until you hear about the angels she met along the way. Strap your spurs on and get ready to catch some courage!

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Marion Hageman successfully raised 6 children and hosted over 40 foster kids, all the while working through hardships and never seeing anything but blessings. Their ranch house was small but their hearts were huge and Marion is a beautiful example of living each day with courage. She has always lived out the Cowboy Code and it shows in her life of ranching, hard work, and supporting a husband who was in politics.  All of her kids, including Harriet Hageman,  live with intention, sacrifice, and work ethic.  She has enough courage to spill out onto whoever chooses to accept it. Long live cowgirls! 

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Meet Brenna and you will be beyond inspired to keep fighting in spite of tragedy.  Despite numerous traumas, of many different kinds, Brenna has been able to take the hard things and use them not only to help others but to shine bright in dark places. She is still in the middle of the fight but is winning each battle, one at a time. 

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Growing up during World War II and losing her mom at the age of 9 threw my mom into changes and challenges that would require more courage than she knew she had.  Living a life similar to a foster kid and moving so many times she lost count not only taught her what her gifts were but helped her to embrace them.  Meet my beautiful mom, or as my Dad so loves to call her, "The Big Time Woman from Way out West!"  She will help you look at your scars differently. 

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Our deepest wounds can become our greatest miracle. Sandy's life is full of contrast and unexpected turns but  proves it's never too late to find your purpose. Through many revelations and lots of challenges Sandy steps from the fire into a beautiful destiny. You will need your biggest net to catch all the courage she shares.  

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An idyllic childhood and strong faith shouldn't lead to deception, heartbreak, and a test of faith, but for Rene it did. She shares many tools to mend brokenness and find a way out of despair. Forgiving something she can never forget came down to daily decisions and trusting  God. "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locusts ate." Joel 2:25

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