This chapter tells the story of one of the most important events in a teenager’s life—getting the driver’s license. [Photo of Joseph Pomeroy Widney as President of USC (1892 – 1895) courtesy of Wikimedia Commons] Scene 1: The Invitation (Friday,…
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The Healing Horse, Ch. 38, Scene 5: This New Beginning
This scene concludes a chapter on a happy note. Young Karen receives confirmation from her spiritual mentor that she is becoming a teacher and preparing the next generation of people with disabilities to change the world for the better. [Image…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 38, Scene 4: The Riding Lesson
Young Karen loves dance, and she loves horses. Now, she shares her love of horses by teaching a boy how to gain confidence by overcoming his fears. [Image by Ealdgyth, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons] Scene 4: The Riding…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 38, Scene 3: Ready to Teach
This scene is full of good news. Young Karen’s friend Joshua sees a bright future in teaching kids with disabilities how to ride horses. [Image by Harald the Bard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons] Scene 3: Ready to Teach…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 38, Scene 2: Reflections
After Joshua asks young Karen to teach disabled children how to ride horses, and Mama gives her okay, Pegasus confirms how far Karen has come. Image by Klem, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Scene 2: Reflections Karen rode home from…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 38: Trotting Her Way to Happiness, Scene 1: Joshua Needs Help
Chapter 38 begins with an invitation from Joshua. You know it’s important. Pegasus said so in last week’s scene. BTW, today is Flag Day. Sunday is Father’s Day. Monday is Juneteenth. Let’s all give thanks for everyone who has worked…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 37, Scene 7: Reflecting with Pegasus
When young Karen reflects with her spiritual mentor, he confirms she has developed the ability to live in the moment and to watch her thoughts and feelings come and go without letting them carry her away. Today, we have the…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 17, Scene 6: Evaluation
This scene continues the upbeat tone of the chapter. Young Karen is thirteen and full of life. More importantly, she is learning to advocate for herself. [Image of Lady Bird Johnson by Robert Knudsen, White House Press Office (WHPO), Public…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 37, Scene 5: Lunch with Mama
Young Karen’s delightful day continues as she lunches with Mama and plans the afternoon evaluation. She needs more academic tutoring, and that’s what they will ask for. Dr. Lambert can’t stop her now! [Image by Changhwan Han, CC BY 2.0,…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 37, Scene 4: Clinic
In this scene, young Karen not only shows the experts that dance could do what their therapies could not, she says goodbye to her leg brace for good. The video clip is of me, the grownup Karen, dancing and talking…