The closest I can relate this to a horse story is that takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, the home of the Kentucky Derby -- this story is truly human in all respects.
After a brief visit to Louisville to celebrate the graduation of my oldest nephew, my family and I arrived at the Louisville airport and settled in at the departure gate for a direct flight to Orlando. About an hour before the flight, it was announced that the plane had mechanical issues and was delayed for five hours. Now, being that the plane was heading to Orlando -- home of Disney World and other favorite family destinations -- there were lots of families with small children. None of the families were looking forward to a five-hour delay with tired and bored little ones.
One man came to the rescue. I can only believe that this gentlemen performs as a professional magician or clown, as he pulled out a load of balloons and a pump and started making balloon swords and balloon animals. Soon, the whole departure gate erupted in a joyful free-for-all of children playing together with balloon swords and balloon animals. People who did not know each other were laughing and talking with one another, enjoying the ensuing melee. The gentleman was even willing to teach other adults how to make these special balloon shapes. After a while, all the kids happily settled down. Some napped while others watched videos. All in all a quiet, albeit long wait.
The plane left close to six hours late, but the tone set by this wonderful gentleman set the tone for the rest of the wait and the uneventful flight down to Orlando. Truly evidence that one person's actions can make a huge difference.
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