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Karen Dumey

Thought of the Week

The Rev. Karen Dumey is the pastor of Hunter Memorial First Presbyterian Church in Sikeston.

How big is your heart?

Friday, May 12, 2023

This past Saturday, May 5, I watched the Kentucky Derby. It was a very exciting race as the horse that won spent a lot of the race back in the pack. As the horses made the final turn, Mage and his rider, Javier Castellano, made their move on the outside. Mage, who had only run in three prior races and was not expected to win this race, passed horse after horse and won the Run for the Roses. Asked afterwards if he was surprised by the win, the jockey Javier said, “He’s a little horse, but with a big heart.”

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