Wonderful News!

I had something happen last week that left me at a loss for words.

On Wednesday, my foster son's birth mother asked me to adopt him.

....Wow. I found myself feeling every emotion possible.

Of course, I said, "Absolutely"....and then I gave her a big hug.

Despite her personal issues and addictions, I have never had it in me to

dislike her. This little boy still loves her and THAT is so important to me.

I was SO touched when she told me that she could see how happy he is with

us, and that she knows that he needs a mommy AND a daddy...and that

she wants him to stay with us. I feel very honored that she trusts me.

Is that silly? Should I be honored that an addict who has lost all of her

children thinks I'm a great mom?

Well, I look at it like this:

She still gave birth to him...and she clearly loves him, as much as she's capable,

and in her own way. I think the "MOM" in me just really hurts for her...and

I'm so grateful for this little boy. I love him...SO dearly.

In other news, I have a fantastic, stunning new mare! Her registered name is

"Leo Pocos Sonny Dee", but I call her "Fancy". I'm working her every day and

she is going to be awesome! The picture above is her, but it doesn't even do her justice!

Lisanne

Long Time Gone...

Yes, it's been a long time. So much has happened and there is just no way for me to catch you up...but I'll give you the hi-lights.
Things are going well with A. He has been here for 10 months now...and we adore him. We are on the adoption track with him...and while there's a slight possibility that we could lose him, it looks very good for us. Life with a boy in the house has been...well, interesting. To say the least!
Having had 3 girls, "boy stuff" is so different to me. He giggles uncontrollably at the words "butt" & "fart". He pushes every button his sisters have and delights in it with unabashed glee. He keeps me thoroughly amused and I love him as though I'd him all of his life.

Let's see...I am no longer riding on the drill team, but have recently started Mounted Cowboy Shooting! Well, at least I have "signed up" to start. See, I broke my arm badly in November. Not just a minor break, mind you...and certainly not by any means glamorous. I didn't fall off my horse...or my motorcyle...or anything really cool. Nope....I just tripped. On a concrete floor. I smashed my elbow and broke my ulna and radius all the way through . I had surgery and a large metal plate & screws installed. It's ugly. I broke it on November 13. Friday the 13th, to be exact.
It's now Feb 2nd and I'm STILL healing and still quite sore and swollen. Oh...and did I mention that the hospital gave me a parting gift? Yessiree...since they were charging me thousands and thousands, they gave me pnuemonia to make me feel better! Lucky me.
I rode my horse today for the first time since my fall. It was glorious!

I do have a new buddy! His name is Cash and he is a Lilac Crowned Amazon parrot. I just love him. He adores me and talks to me constantly. He's 8 years old. I have always loved birds:)

Daughter #2 is in military school...long story, but I am happy to report that she is doing very well there. Her grades have changed from straight F's to A's & B's...and she even got her driver's permit today! She thinks she's a pretty big deal right now:)

That's all I can think of for now. I'll try to write more often!

Lisanne