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…
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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…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 37, Scene 3: The Mirror
In this scene, Karen’s endless practice pays off. She performs the difficult Maxi Ford turn while waiting for her dance lesson. On a personal note, without my beloved mother’s love and encouragement, none of this would have happened. Happy Mother’s…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 37, Scene 2: The New Class
In the previous scene, young Karen’s teacher (Al Gilbert in real life) promotes her to a more advanced dance class. Her devotion and determination are paying off. But how will the other students in the new class react to her?…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 37: Giving Away the Brace
Chapter 37 continues the adventure, as Karen’s long hours of practice pay off. (Image by Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 1: “…like the perfect daughter…” During the holiday break, Karen practiced dance all day, every day.…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 36, Scene 5: Blossoming
We all need confirmation of our dreams, and even of other people’s dreams for us. In this scene, Pegasus confirms young Karen’s greatest hope. She will blossom into a dancer and a dance teacher. (Image by Audrey from Central Pennsylvania,…