Marvelous Monday

It is finally Monday.  A few of you have asked what exactly is happening on Monday that would warrant such excitement from me.  Well, today two big things happened.  And I suppose now I should tell you about them.

The first big thing that has me jumping up and down (not literally, mind you. I am much too mature for that. Stop snickering.) is the fact that last week I was looking on the internet for riding stables.  A bit of background is required here... I have always loved horses and have had dreams of working with them, but I've never had the opportunity.  Last year I discovered (through lots of online searching) that there is such a thing as therapeutic horseback riding.  They use horses to help people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.  From the second I learned about it I've been interested in therapeutic riding.  What a great way to combine ones love of horses with ones love of people.  And what a fantastic way to help people with disabilities.  Needless to say I was instantly searching for a way to somehow get into that field.  I discovered there are therapeutic riding stables all over the country that are accredited by the NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association).  Most, if not all, of these stables are non-profit organizations and rely largely on the work of volunteers. 

So, last week, I searched for therapeutic riding stables in the area and found one about 40 minutes away from me.  I immediately emailed them about their volunteer opportunities.  So today, this fateful Monday, June 13th, 2011, I drove up to Eden Farms in Marietta, SC and went through a volunteer orientation.  I will begin volunteering with them this Wednesday.

My hope is that this could possibly turn into something much more than simply volunteering and perhaps I can become certified as a therapeutic riding instructor.  But I don't want to get ahead of myself here.  So for the moment I am just happy for the opportunity to work with the animals I love and perhaps help make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate than I.


That was the first big thing that Monday brought along.  The second big thing was a follow-up interview with CollegePlus! for the part-time position of Accountability Mentor.  It went super well (I thought) and I will know if I've been hired come this Friday.

And now you all know why Monday has been such a big day for me.


"Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9