Dear Friends,
Downtown White Springs, Fl
This day is highlighted by more lessons on what makes a difference in our life. As I visit people on my journey I always receive a lesson or two or maybe even three. Yes, I am a Professional Coach…Yes, I do invite people to live “In the Moment.” Yes, I receive messages every day when I live in that special moment. I might receive a message when I might say “hi” to someone or ”Hope you are having a special day” or “So good to meet you!” or it might be when I visit the White Springs Azalea Festival.
You guessed it, that is where I was yesterday. Since I have experienced The Azalea Gatherings in Houston, I was envisioning Azaleas in Bloom. There were Azalea plants for sale, flowering trees announcing Spring which could be seen around many of the old homes. However, it was not the same…It was my Spring invitation to Country Living at it’s best and relationships.
There were chickens, roosters, pigs, and bunnies for sale. One whole street invited me to meet some of these little ones.
Let me share some pix my friend Marie took… I hope you can feel some of the flavor on my day’s journey in downtown White Springs at the Azalea Festival.
These Chickens and Roosters were proud as were their owners. l learned about methods of feeding these guy as well as the many different types of Roosters and Chickens that were available to me if I truly had a place to raise my own flock. Some I found at are courageous and can live a rugged lifestyle whereas others need a bit more care.
The moments I was having yesterday brought back stories my folks told me about how during WWII my mother and father raised chickens in a coop in back of our home. I was about 4 at the time. It was during this time I brought about worry for both of my parents when they found me missing one afternoon. They searched high and low in and around the house. The last area was to check around the coop. Yes, you guessed it. There I was inside the coop tying my ribbons around the chickens necks. Needless to say, I learned that the type of chickens that I was calling my new little friends were not the friendliest in the world however, some how and for this moment they just let me decorate them with my ribbons.
Little did I know that the country moments I was having, yesterday, would bring back such memories from years ago. It was a precious ”memory” moment and then I met, Tyler and his Grandfather.
Tyler and His Grandfather…Common love of working with Chickens and Roosters.
Could not help but enjoy seeing a young man walking around with a Rooster. Stopped to talk to this special pair. What a delightful young man. We read so many things happening in the paper however, however, on my journey I truly experience meet many young people like Tyler. Tyler loves to work with his grandfather on his grandfather’s farm whenever he gets the chance. As Tyler and I visited about his Rooster, Tyler’s grandfather joined us in conversation. I know just why Tyler loves being with him. What apparent love and admiration these two special people shared between the two of them.
As we chatted later on I asked Tyler what he wants to do when he gets older, Tyler said he did not know however he knows his favorite hobby is working with chickens. His grandfather said that he was introduced to chickens at age 4 and loved being with them every since. I am sure that the love that these two people share has something to do with it. As it always is and always will be…loving and caring relationships count for so much. What a great and exciting moment for me to bring back memories for me as well as enjoy such a lasting relationship of a Grandfather and his Grandson. I will definitely remember this moment.
As a professional coach, I truly know that animals can play an important part in our lives. They are such nurturers, providing unconditional love.
A colleague of mine sent me a link to an article about the use of therapy dogs in counseling. I have a mission to include this in my future work however, wanted to send you a special video called “Moment by Moment.” Please enjoy how animals have an impact on so many.
This video can be found on the Delta Society page for those who would like to learn more about organizations which utilize our special animals in therapy.
Enjoy “Moment to Moment” (Click on “Moment to Moment to view this video)
God Bless to all and to our special little friends who are making a silent difference in so many loving unconditional ways.
PS Please share your stories with me as well. Love to hear from you.
