Simple joys are worth the wait.

Going around and around on a 96-year-old, hand-carved, wooden horse — while listening to organ music play — seems pretty simple.

On the other hand, restoring these 96-year-old wooden horses and the organ was not simple or inexpensive. But the carousel is a treasured piece of Minnesota history, and many folks decided it was worth the wait and the investment.

I’m glad they did.

To read the heart-warming story of this great ride, click here.