Karyn pondered for a moment longer and then: "I wish that in the future I would be given the opportunity to work in an environment with animals, especially horses and that gaining that opportunity would not affect me adversely in anyway and that I would be free to decline the opportunity if I so desired."
I looked at her, shocked. "Wow. You really thought that one out."
"Well, after what happened yesterday, I wanted to give myself as much flexibility as possible. You never know, I may change my mind about horses before I get that opportunity."
"Excellent point. That wish sounded pretty safe to me." I agreed.
I was realising that, with a bit of care and thought the stone could be an asset and bring great joy to our lives, but I needed to be sure never to get complaicent with it, as it was also the most dangerous thing I had ever encountered.
Karyn held out the stone to me. "Do you have a wish?"
"Good question." I replied, simply, taking the rock from her. "I'll have to think about it..."