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