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Lake HuronTheDaytripper3115 River iStreeteALVINSTONNN519-847-53334 53333HOURS:Mon.-Fri. .9-5Saturday ay 10-2ALVINSTON, FOREST, PORT FRANKS and the great museums of LAMBTON COUNTYNEW!Visit iwww.munrohoney.com ney.comfora list l of stores sthat h carry c y our honeyMunro Honey & MeaderyWorth the driveto ALVINSTON!• Honey • Meade d• Gift Baskets• Natural aturalHiveeProducts r u& GiftsThe Love of a FriendHalo was a beautiful white mare withdelicate features and huge dark eyes.That was where the implications to hername ended. When she was brought toour stables she was the most miserablecreature I’d met in a long time. Mostly,she remained aloof and stood facingthe wall, looking at no one. When shedid turn around, it was with her earsflattened on her head and teeth bared.She wasn’t just threatening either; I waswarned to watch my fingers and takegreat care when handling her. Haloclearly communicated her anger anddislike to everyone. I took her cue, andmade wide circles around her.As I’ve come to know some of thehorses in this particular stable, theirindividual personalities often will remindme of different people I know. Halo hascertainly been no exception. In fact, shereminded me a lot of who I was a whileago: reserved, distrustful of people, andoften feeling alone and miserable. Therewas a lot of hurt in my life, and I haddeveloped a shell to protect myself frombeing vulnerable to more. My exteriormade it difficult for anyone to get closeand vice-versa.Over the weeks I watched Halo’sowner interact with her. She caught onquickly that underneath Halo’s pricklyexterior was a timid and fearful spirit.She went about developing a trustrelationship with the horse. Consistentdiscipline established an acceptablecode of conduct, and lots of grooming,patting, oohing and aahing, and regulartreats helped Halo to begin to actuallylike a human being as well as feel safe.I was reminded of a friend whoSHOPNYLOCALby Helen Bergen, SpartaFrom DaytrippingMarch-April 2006had come into my life about five yearsearlier. She was not put off by myreserve, either, but saw right through it.She reached out to me in small ways atfirst. I began to feel safe with her andfound myself opening up to accept thelove she offered. She was always patientwith me and wisely gave me space whenI needed it. I valued her honesty eventhough at times it was painful. I realizedit was not easy for her to say the thingsshe did, but it was proof that she caredenough for me to say them. Together,we’ve worked through a lot of issues, andthere has been a huge release in my lifeto be at ease with myself and others, totrust, and to be loving and open.One day, I was at the stables againto clean some stalls. The horses were outin the pastures and I stood by the barnbefore I began my chores, just to watchthem. Halo took notice of me and soonbegan to make her way up to where Iwas. She put her nose to my cheek andbreathed her ‘hello’ on my face, thenbegan searching my fingers for any treatsI might have brought along. I gave hersome apple slices and she accepteda scratch on her face and neck, and Imassaged her soft nuzzle. Eventually,I had to shoo her away so I couldcontinue my work. I marveled at thetransformation that love, understanding,and patience had wrought in Halo’s lifeas well as mine.Halo was sold about a year ago, andI’ve lost track of her now, but I won’teasily forget the lesson she’s taught me:don’t walk away when a prickly personbares his teeth; try to offer a little loveand understanding, instead.MIONTARIOARKONALIONSMUSEUMFORESTLAMBTONMUSEUMLAMBTONCOUNTYARCHIVESLAMBTONHERITAGEMUSEUMARKONA FOREST WYOMING GRAND BENDMOOREMUSEUMOIL MUSEUMOF CANADAN.H.S.MOORETOWNOIL SPRINGSDiscoverOur Story!Explore the rich historyof Lambton County andthe stories of our pastthrough a network oflocal museums andarchives. Be sure tovisit them all!Page 20PLYMPTONWYOMINGMUSEUMCAMLACHIEHERITAGE SARNIA-LAMBTON“If travelling was free, you’d never see me again.” — unknownSOMBRAMUSEUMCULTURAL CENTRESOMBRAMore details on our website:heritagelambton.ca@heritagelambtonSUMMER 2020
Most of the articles you’ll read in these pages have been written by readers like you.Ann Old Fashioned Country Storewith a Modern Twist!FEATURING...• Fudge • Maple Syrup• Fresh Breads & Baking• Collectibles & Gifts• Williamson Farms Meats• Gift Baskets & More!NEW - Shop Onlinewww.williamsonfarmsmarket.comw.williamssmararkeProducts added dailyTues to Fri 9am-5pm • Sat 10-414 King St. W., FOREST • 226-520-0144 • WWW.WILLIAMSONFARMS.CATheForest Floristwww.forestflorist.comand Country AccentsNew Home DecorArriving Weeklyto freshen your look!•Indoor/Outdoor or/Odor Pillows lows&Poufs• Lots of Green Tropical Plants• Mats • Pillows lo• Pictures • Clocks• Table Runners • Napkins, etc.OPENMon-Fri - 10-4, - , Sat 10-20CallCor watch Facebookokfor updated hours!1 Victoria St., FOREST •519-786-2339 • 1-866-786-2339LESSONSon how tolive well~ Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good!~ Forgive everyone for everything. Life is too short to wastetime hating anyone.~ Try to make at least three people smile each day!~ Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.~ You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.~ Spend more time with people over the age of 70 & underthe age of 6.~ Try & pay an honest compliment to someone you wouldn’tnormally.~ No matter how you feel, get up, dress up & show up.~ Take a 10 - 30 min walk every day. And while you walk, smile.It is the ultimate anti-depressant.~ Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friendswill. Stay in touch!~ No one is in charge of your happiness except you.~ However good or bad a situation is, it will change.~ Live with the 3 E’s - - Energy, Enthusiasm & Empathy~ Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk. Less cluttercreates more calmness.~ Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and youcertainly don’t want a fast pass. You only have one ridethrough life, so make the most of it & enjoy the ride.Stop & Shop inDOWNTOWNFORESTBe sure to check outhistoric downtown Forest!Browse our shops and enjoy a mealat one of our fantastic restaurants.Check out our Farmers’ Market!Friday mornings from 8 am - 1 pmon the corner of Main St. N. & Jefferson Streets.Watch our Facebook page,website, and othersocial media pagesfor all event updatesin downtown Forestthis summer.SUMMER 2020 “He who is outside his door already has the hardest part of his journey behind him.” — Dutch proverb Page 21
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