This chapter tells the story of how Karen and Mama redecorated their new home and moved into it in a week…and more, too! Scene 1: Mama and Karen Pack For the next week, Mama and Karen devoted every moment away…
This chapter tells the story of how Karen and Mama redecorated their new home and moved into it in a week…and more, too! Scene 1: Mama and Karen Pack For the next week, Mama and Karen devoted every moment away…
In this scene, the excitement of the past weeks comes to a climax. Karen and Mama both cry, but their love carries them through the difficult moment. Scene 9: Tears of Frustration, Tears of Change Halfway across the gravel lot,…
After walking to the ranch on her own, little Karen finds her friend, and they have a hilarious conversation about his becoming a real horse. Scene 8: A Quick Chat with Pegasus Karen found Pegasus in the meadow behind the…
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At last, Karen gets to see their new home. It’s so close to the stables, she can walk back and forth—just like she wanted. Scene 7: The New House Mama parked in the driveway and turned to watch her daughter’s…
Mama reaches the ranch and takes a moment to reflect on her life. She has just made a huge commitment, and she realizes it will be life-changing, just as the other pivotal moments in her life changed everything forever. Scene…
Mama had a heroic quality to her. In spite of becoming a widow and raising a disabled child all alone, she never complained. Whatever the challenge, she rose to it. In this scene, her determination and courage once again pay…
If you don’t know what happened in November of 1963, keep reading anyway. I fill in a little of the background, so you can understand how determined Karen and her friends were to maintain a positive outlook. Scene 4: Thanksgiving,…
The story continues from one high point to the next. Karen and Mama are on a roll. Scene 3: Karen Visualizes Walking to the Ranch As they crept through the traffic, Karen visualized herself walking the entire distance from their…
The time period that this chapter covers brought events that shook the world, but this scene is all about dealing with everyday difficulties. Scene 2: Friday Evening Rush Hour On Friday evening of that first week of Pegasus living at…