Monday, October 23, 2017

The Old One

ASPIRE has a miniature horse: Maverick

Maverick has a long history.  He is the Old One.  Maverick came to us many years ago with a home life of not really fitting in or needed.  He came as a package deal for the owners.  He had different owners throughout his life and he was an angry old soul.  We gave him to one of our volunteers to work with and she moved so Maverick came to the ASPIRE farm.  He received a lot of tender loving care and lots of work.  His life turned around and he was able to do miniature horse visits to nursing homes and he loved his job for many years.  He is old now and we only utilize him for one of our programs.  He still loves attention and wants to be needed but sometimes he just gets agitated.

It has always been part of the mission that if they give us years of their life they get to stay and live out their life on the farm.

Why the old one.  I am an official senior citzen.  I am the old one now.  I want to live out my life feeling loved, needed, wanted and cared about in my later years.  I want to have a purpose forever.  I could not image getting to the point where I was tossed aside and no one wanted or cared about me anymore.  I choose to take care of the old ones because I want the same for me.  So the mission will remain the same we will take care of the old ones and I pray someone will give me the same care.  I will remain in the hearts and minds of those that loved me forever.  Thanks for allowing me to share about the Old One.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

A Voice

So, yes I forgot to blog last week but that's what I get for being so busy running here and there.  It is OK I enjoy the business of conducting business.

A voice.  I was asked the other day about the difference between being intimidating and inspiring.  I was told that one feels like you might be intimidating usually not always feels a good of self-esteem or self-confidence.  If someone feels you are inspiring it shows a lot of confidence and they are in awe of you.

I have learned throughout the years there are so many different personalities and so many struggle with so many issues.  I have learned and gained some wisdom throughout those years but the one thing I have always wanted to do is be the voice for those that have no voice.

Sometimes I think I come across in many of the wrong ways but the end result is I care deeply about the people who are not able to stand up for themselves and I will go the extra mile to help them find their way.  A voice, when they have no voice, a leaning shoulder when they have no shoulder to lean on.  I so want to be the person that shows the way to a better life and I step on peoples toes in the process.  I don't mean to but my passion gets in the way and I want whats best for others not myself. God put me on this earth for a purpose and I believe to this very day it is to be the voice for the people that have no voice.  It is to be the spirit that leads the way.  God said let there be light.  Shine your light so bright that darkness can not seep through.  I want to shine my light so that others can see the light.  That means being a voice, that means passion, love, respect, kindness and sometimes it even means stepping back and reevaluating your situation and whom shall I share my life with or whom shall I have a voice.  It means being positive in all situations but also stand up for the purpose and the vision.

On this day may God give me the strength and voice to show the way for those that do not have a voice.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Life on a farm

Life on the farm continues to be a 24/7 job.  There is always so much to do and never enough time to do it.  It seems like only yesterday we were diving into spring and summer now it is time for apples, leaves turning and soon to be that horrible word snow.

As I sat by the lake this weekend and reflected on days gone by and where is God leading me, it was a little time for a reality check.  I realized with exposure to two different farms in the past few days that the farmers job never ends.  You are always on the job.  Equipment to fix, livestock to feed, crops to get in and out of the field.  Buildings need to be maintained and farming now is difficult as we have such low prices.

The world is spinning out of control and lots of prayers to all the families that are dealing with so much tragedy.  In our little corner of the world we are on 24/7.  No breaks, no time to rest and no time to often reflect.  I was blessed to have the time by the lake for a little while.  I will have it again on Saturday.  I need that time to consider and pray and learn new ideas.  It is a time that God gives me to reach inside my soul and expose what I need to know.  Breathe and Breathe again as I take in the shear beauty of the lake as the sun sets.

Now we come back to reality and I have ideas and sometime to implement them but as we know only God can lead the way.  We are not in control of humans or animals we can only facilitate a difference.  Sometimes I get so tired and cranky I can't see past the next minute.  Sometimes I need to step back and find my peace.  Mediate, breathe and mediate some more.  I have come down off a enormous high and I have now crashed from the Night of the Horse.  It was truly amazing and I wanted to stay in that place but reality always hits and here we go.  As I think about the months and days ahead it is going to be good because I want to let go and let God.  God lead the way to a different tomorrow.

Get up, show up, dress up and get on with the day with the multitude of responsibilities.  Here is to a great rest of your week and thanks for stopping by.  May God watch over each and everyone of us as we try to remain positive and get on with our 24/7 days ahead.