Just a Minute

I just started reading a book called Just a Minute.  It is about stories of children that were encouraged by words or actions of others.  You never know when you are making a memory.  Tonight the Wranglers and I took some of our advanced riders on a trail ride and had a steak dinner at one of our cookout locations.  These kids are great, they talked about their families, told stories, laughed and said it was the best night they had at camp so far.  They have all been here three weeks so I take that as a successful trail ride.  When we got back to the barn they unsaddled their horses and bathed them.  Then a water fight started and a few of them ended up in the water trough.  I think those are the happy memories I want them to have when they remember the barn and their time with us at Lonehollow.  Enjoying friends, horses and the outdoors.  I am so thankful that God has put me in a job where I can serve Him and others because it always comes back around and blesses the giver.  The joy and laughter that I get to be around fills up my heart.  I know the other Wranglers feel the same way too.  That is the best legacy we can leave on this earth. A life can be greatly influenced with as little as a single word, an uplifting comment, a prayer, a compliment, all in just a minute.