We had our yard sale this weekend and it was a huge success thanks to all of our volunteers who worked very hard and all of the people who donated such great items.
I don't have much experience with yard sales as far as attending them or putting them on. As I watched people park up and down the road and enter the gate, I was struck at how many participants were desperately trying to find much needed items, such as clothing and shoes. Our failing economy has really put a hardship on so many.
At one point, a young lady came up to pay for her items and discovered that she had lost her $20.00 bill. In a panic, she ran around all of the tables desperately searching for it. Some of the volunteers helped her look. After much searching in vain, she started to leave with tears rolling down her face. She walked past her "much needed items" still laying on the check out table and then I watched in amazement as several volunteers grabbed her items and said, "Here take your stuff", you don't have to worry about paying." This proud woman said, "No, that's okay", but the volunteers persisted until she agreed. As she took the stuff in her arms, the $20.00 bill fell out! She was so happy and started to come back to the table to pay for her items. The volunteers said, "No, absolutely not, you just take your stuff." This woman was so grateful. After she left, one of the volunteers, wiping tears from her eyes, said, "Oh my gosh, I was about to go get my purse and give her the $20.00 she had lost."
What I learned from this is that our volunteers have so much compassion, not only for abused and neglected horses, but also for humans. It was so touching to witness such caring people trying to help someone who is not as fortunate as others in these hard economic times. To those of you who stepped out to help this lady, God has a special blessing for you. I am proud that you are a part of our rescue.
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