Friday, June 26, 2009


Jenny has her last horseback therapy session tomorrow. We are stopping for the summer due to the heat. She has finally got to the point of really enjoying it. The horse that Jenny rides has a unique story I thought I would share. The horse is Mitzy. Mitzy was a Make-a-Wish horse. A young girl that was ill made her wish for a horse. She received Mitzy. Within a short time period, Mitzy went blind. The vet suggested that Mitzy should be put down. The young girl did not like that option and sought a home for Mitzy. Luckily, Mitzy came to live with the therapy center. At first, they thought they would be a temporary home until a long term home could be found for Mitzy. As time passed, they decided to try Mitzy out as a therapy horse. Mitzy was a natural. Mitzy has a wonderful temperament. I love that Mitzy, with special needs, has found a way to help children and adults with special needs. Mitzy proves that a disability does not diminish your contribution to the world!


On the adoption front, we continue to wait. I think we have decided to go ahead and paint the baby's room. We have decided on a fabulous shade of green, Tinkerbell green. I'm ready for a referral and getting the room ready for a new addition to the Ragland household.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Horseback Riding




Jenny had her second therapeutic horseback riding session this past Saturday. The first session was awful. Jenny screamed the entire time. I wasn't even sure we should take her back for another session. Travis wasn't able to go the first time, so I thought we would give it another chance. She complained about wearing the safety belt and helmet, but no extreme screaming like before. Travis was able to participate in the therapy session. I really believe that made all the difference. (Jenny is a daddy's girl.) This session seemed to be really beneficial. She didn't cry and scream while riding and actually appeared to be enjoying it by the end of the lesson. That made it clear to me that we aren't going without Daddy in the future!
On the adoption front, nothing new to report. We are still waiting.