”The Horse Eager to brighten her daughter’s spirits during the worst of her depression, Béa’s mom arranged a surprise. On a drizzly day in July 2016, Elizabeth visited Béa in her room and told her to climb out of bed because someone had come to the rehab facility to see her.
“No, I’m not getting out of bed,” Béa replied snippily.
“Béa, you have to get out of bed,” her mom said. “I’ve been working on this for weeks.”
“No, I refuse,” Béa snapped again.
The back and forth lasted another couple minutes before Béa’s mother finally cracked and revealed the surprise visitor.
“Béa, it’s DeeDee!” Elizabeth shouted in frustration.
Béa’s face instantly lit up and she told her mom, “Where’s my chair?”
The reunion in the parking lot was straight out of a Hallmark movie. DeeDee emerged from her trailer, her coat pristinely white like she was going to a horse show. She was confused by the unfamiliar location until she turned her head and saw Béa, still frail and bundled in a blanket, her formerly long brown hair now closely shorn. Béa and DeeDee then approached each other and shared a hug as those around them fought back tears.”
What a mesmerizing story… I couldn’t believe it when I read it. It underlines my experience and statements about horses…. once again we are witnessing how incredibly strong, supportive and healing they truly are.
