Saturday, August 31, 2013

Making an Impact!

In the past few years I have met people, many people who have touched my life and made a big impact on me.  Each day I feel like I want to make an impact on peoples lives as well.  Because of my interaction with people on a regular basis, this happens to me over and over.  Its usually a very simple thing, like a girl who gets to trot for the first time on a horse out on a trail here in Casco.
Today was really special though.  A woman called to confirm her appointment for a trail ride today and one of her questions was if we had an Appaloosa?  This is a breed of horse that is typically spotted.  She used to own a Appaloosa gelding, which she had trained from the ground up and used to show on the circuits.  It was obvious to me there was an incredible bond between this woman and her horse.  Her horse died of a tragic illness, and because of the bond she promised the horse on his death bed that she wouldn't ride.  So fast forward 25 Years, to today.  The look in her eyes as she looked at Rockette was powerful and very emotional.  I was touched in a very deep way when I looked at her.  She mounted with ease and sat tall in the saddle....then she reached down and hugged her around the neck.  This is the first time I almost lost it, as she described her realtionship with her horse I was so touched.  Its incredible to listen to peoples horse stories, to hear what they have been through and discovered about themselves on that journey.  Watching this woman smile as she trotted across the picturesque landscape was a thrilling feeling.  I was so happy to be involved in this moment in her life....to make a tiny impact on someone.  Its easy really, I'm lucky enough to do it with the help of horses....occassionally the coffee purchase of the customer in front of me at Dunkin, or paying for the next person at the toll booth....so many wonderful little things we can do to make an impact on people....Do it, it doesn't hurt a bit!!!

Friday, August 30, 2013

UPdates Ya'll

So we are getting closer and closer by the day.....11 days and I'm gone....
The last few days, I have been not only working down the hill at the farm giving trail rides...which has amounted to a great deal of work, but doing chores and keeping the my farm running as well.
When I take a few minutes for myself at night before dinner, its more often than not in front of the TV watching cooking channel....NOT food network...but cooking channel....in search of really wonderful foods, and places to eat.  My quest for a food adventure I do believe is starting with this incredible journey to Ireland.
Along with chores on the outside of the farm, and down the hill, I have been doing things like TRYING to pack, or getting ready to pack....or just setting the cloths on the bed and seeing what the heck is going to fit into the suitcase...or should I say suitcases?  I mean seriously...how does one pack for 3 months away from home......Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Thanks for staying tuned peeps...
the friendly female farmer....

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

T-14 days and counting....

It still does not feel real.  Is it possible that in 14 days, I am going to get on a plane and fly away into the sunset....or should I say into the drizzly overcast....
I'm leaving for 3 whole months, 3 months away from my family, 3 months away from my beloved husband....3 months away from my farm and animals..
3 months on probably one of the most exciting adventures of my life.  There is still so much to do, and so little time to do it in.  So many people I want to see before I leave.  
I need to figure out what I am bringing with me, from what I understand I need some wet weather gear, and lots of sweaters.  So in the next 14 days I will keep ya'll abreast of the craziness that is my life as I continue to work, visit my family and peeps, play with my husband and get ready to leave from this incredible trip.  
Please stay tuned and share with your friends.  I will be documenting the whole trip....and I know I haven't been on blogging in a bit...but I am back at it with renewed excitement. 
Thanks so much to all of you who have read and continue to read this silly little missive....
the friendly female farmer...