Karate on horseback???? Really????

My dear friend Diane Clark called me today, about a dream that she had about me, 2 days ago.  She recounted it to me in distinct detail, and I will try faithfully, to reproduce her dream, in her words.

You and I went to a karate seminar.  I was listening to the Sensei as he was talking about a challenge.  He was asking,  "who will take up the challenge",  and there were no takers.  Suddenly stepping forward,  from the back of the crowd of people, was you, wearing your white western straw hat and your gi (pronounced gee) and you said "I will take the challenge".  The Master expressing full confidence said, "You are well qualified".  He showed all the certainty of his declaration, with a commanding voice and a firm stance. He felt that you could teach such a class, a class that was heretofore unknown in this modern world. 

The challenge was to teach Karate on Horseback.  Remember this is a dream and I am not truly qualified to teach Karate on horseback with only one or two semesters of Shorin-Ryu Karate instruction under my belt from college.  I am sure that my teacher then, never thought of my doing such on the back of a horse.

The dream that preceded this one, was of her palomino horse Bob, who had turned bay just for this dream. They were crossing a river, Diane on his back, where the current was so strong and the water so deep, that he went underwater and all his horsie clothing, from bridle to saddle, girth and everything was swept from his body.  Even Diane for a brief moment was unhorsed in the current and her horse Bob was completely invisible to her in the rapids.  But Bob rose up beneath her before she sank.  They reached the waters edge on the other side of this river, and he climbed up the bank, still unclothed except for Diane, who still clutched the remains of the reins in her hands.  On that other bank of the wild river,  a man came to them and said, "whatever you need I shall give you".  Diane said, " I need a saddle, bridle and stuff to ride my horse", and  then materializing on her horse, like it always was there, and had never left, was a mohair breastplate, saddle, bridle, and all had appeared as if nothing had ever happened.

I have of late, corresponding to the exact date of this dream, had some challenges in my life.  Things that were not in my control that I handled badly.  But this dream and some other things that have come up, have been working in my life to inspire and give confidence to, the dreams message.  I could do what I have to do, and do it well.  God has confidence in me and my abilty to teach, instruct and learn, and furthermore God will provide.  I do thank my friend Diane, who on a conscious level, had no idea of my pain or struggles, for sharing the gift of her dream and it's message of hope.  I share it with you and hope it brings you a message of hope as it did for me.

Below is her response, to my request for a proof of her dream. 

Hi Joyce,

Everything reads great and is accurate. Thanks for taking the time to write down the details.  I will keep you posted if any other dreams come along.  I will also pray for God's guidance and favor among men as you move forward with whatever challenge you face in the days ahead!  Remember - the Master in my dream said, "You are well qualified!"

Big hugs,

Diane Clark