Wednesday August 26th, 2009
The Latest

Today was a big day and started with an e-mail from my mother (Wonder's foster grandmother?) Here's what it said and what came with it.

"I have had this on the top of the bookcase in my bedroom for years.
You painted it for me when you were about ten, by the looks of your handwriting.
See, you were destined to find him!
Love
Your Mother who keeps EVERYTHING!"


Okay, there it is, the truth is out. I have been horse crazy forever! Sure enough the paint by numbers does indeed look a little like Wonder. What is scary though, is my mother does a great job of consistently reminding me about the shortage of time in my life and the abundance of animals. Surely, she was not thinking clearly when she wrote this e-mail; it almost sounds like she is suggesting I keep him, don't you think?

Even worse is the fact that Wonder is settling in comfortably here, almost like it he has decided to make himself at home. Will someone please inquire about him?? Doesn't anyone want nice little chestnuts anymore? What is happening here?

On another note...today, Wonder had visitors from Lucky Horse Rescue. Boy, was he excited to see them! He heard April's voice and came running as he simultaneously let out a long foal whinny in greeting. Not only did he get lots of extra love, April brought homemade (yes, homemade!) horse treats. Yummy, yummy, yummy—well, at least Wonder seems to think so (I haven't tried them personally). I am so amazed at the extra efforts of this rescue and the time each volunteer gives up to help it become a success. I am lucky to be a part of it and so is Wonder.

If that wasn't exciting enough. The videos arrived today. Hurray! I can't wait to get started. I am sure we will have lots to tell you soon.