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MARK THE MOMENT
Spring 2008
This lovely, sweet, simple story reminds us
why we take the time to mark the moment. Little
things can make a difference in quality of life
and lightening the heart filling it with smiles.
EQUINE WELCOME

Lisa
went with a barn acquaintance, Susan, to another
facility in the area to look at a horse that was
for sale. They spent the day watching the owner
ride the horse. Susan, the buyer, rode the horse
as well. Her trainer came along to watch the movement,
assess the temperament and also ride the horse.
It was a serious day of evaluation as this was
a big decision for Susan. Once a decision has
been made to purchase the horse, the price decided
upon, then the veterinarian makes an inspection
of the physical health of the animal. It's a long
process designed to help the buyer make a good
choice.
Susan
decided to buy the horse and finished the process.
The
day finally arrived when the horse, which was
being shipped via horse trailer to the new facility,
would turn up. The trainer was out of town and
the barn was quiet. Lisa suddenly knew that she
needed to be there with Susan when the horse arrived.
Many reasons prompted her to make this decision.
Sometimes a horse can be spooky and upset when
arriving at a new place and it is helpful to have
another person available. Susan's excitement could
be shared, as this was a big moment for her. Since
Lisa had been in on the visitation process to
chose the horse, she thought she wanted to follow
up. She took her video camera and a still camera
to the barn. She also brought a split of champagne
and two fluted glasses for a celebration toast.
These are small items - showing up, bringing the
cameras and a little celebration drink - but they
were large in Susan's eyes.
What
warmed my heart was when Lisa said to me later
"Now I know what you mean by marking the
moment." Lisa had gone out of her way to
make this day special for Susan. In doing so,
Lisa had also felt good and made a lasting bonding
experience with Susan and the horse.
Keep your eyes open for the little and unexpected
times where you can intentionally make a difference
for a person or an animal friend in your life.
It doesn't have to be fancy, but planned from
the heart.
If
you have marked a special moment or time in your
life, please share it with us on info@mark-the-moment.com.
Sharing your story can inspire someone else to
move into action to create a meaningful moment.

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