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The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 12: The Mark Twain Riverboat

In this scene, Karen and Pegasus take one final ride at Disneyland, and her mentor gives her a little history lesson in disability rights. If you are interested in the text of the letter from Helen Keller that Mark Twain

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 11: Tom Sawyer Island

In this scene, Karen and Pegasus take a much-needed break from the excitement of rides and Main Street USA, so they can reflect on what Madame Leota predicted for Karen’s future. Here is a photo of part of the island,

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 10: The Prophecy

In this scene, Madame Leota gives little Karen a prophecy about her future as a dancer and a teacher. Pegasus confirms the truth of this. But it comes with a warning about authorities who will someday try to place false

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 9: Madame Leota

When Karen and Pegasus enter the Séance Room, they receive a mysterious welcome, and Karen’s intuition tells her that what they are about to experience is Disney magic just for them. Here is a picture of Madame Leota, the disembodied

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 8: In the Haunted Mansion

In this scene, once again brave Karen and Pegasus overcome their fears and actually enjoy being in a haunted house full of ghosts. But when the ride ends, they receive a mysterious invitation. What will happen, next? If you’re interested

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 7: The Haunted Mansion

In this scene, Karen and Pegasus stroll by the Haunted Mansion. It will not open to the public for years, but the Disney magic opens it for them. Karen overcomes her fear and leads Pegasus toward the ghosts waiting inside.

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 6: Mouse Ears

In this scene, Karen and Pegasus don their own mouse ears, and once again the Magic Kingdom welcomes them and accepts them as they are. Believe it or not, I had trouble finding a picture of the mouse ear beanies

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 5: The Glass Blower

In this scene, Karen and Pegasus watch in wonder as a glass artist creates a figurine of a horse. Karen takes another step toward learning to make her own decisions by deciding that she will save her money so she

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 4: A Pear for Pegasus

In this scene, Pegasus takes a huge step forward. He speaks in public for the first time ever, because he knows that in Disneyland magic is not only acceptable, it is valued for the wonder it brings into everyone’s life. 

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 3: The Pretzel Cart

In this scene, Karen once again demonstrates that she is growing up. She buys herself a pretzel, but holds off on enjoying it until she can get a suitable treat for Pegasus. If you’re curious about how you can make