Post by watermarkfarm on Nov 23, 2007 16:09:05 GMT -5
This made me cry....What a wonderful young woman.
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From www.tbfriends.com
Friday, November 23rd... The night before Thanksgiving, and in our driveway is 13 year old Cora Mason. Mom Angela waits in their car. Cora says hi, my name is Cora. I say hi, my name is Joe.
The night before Thanksgiving, and this is what Cora Mason has to say. Not exactly word for word, but pretty close: My mom asked me what I want for Christmas this year, and I keep thinking I already have all the good stuff. My computer and my Ipod and my Grandma just bought me a whole bunch of new clothes. I told my mom maybe we could take my Christmas money and help tbfriends rescue a horse.
(I have learned how to accept money. I know it is important to the giver. But it seems I never say the right thing. I only stammer and stutter and say Thank You.)
Cora Mason continues: I have the best mom. She supports whatever I want. Here is $500.00. Is this enough? I know you have to pay transportation too. Could you show the picture of my rescued horse on your website at Christmas. And could you name him Magic? That way I will know it is him.
(here we go with the stammering and stuttering. Mom Angela waves from their car.)
Cora Mason goes on: We live in an apartment and my mom has a job but there is not enough money to pay board on a horse. When I am older I will have my own thoroughbred. Can I get him from you? Well it is cold and I guess I better let you go. But could I meet Gone Cattin please? I loved his picture on your website.
(in the darkness of our yard I brought Gone Cattin to Cora. It is not normal to show horses after dark, so other nearby horses began yelling.)
Cora Mason was petting Gone Cattin, and she asked me: Do you believe in God?
(yes)
Cora Mason says: I knew you did. How could you live with all these horses and not believe in God? Look how beautiful he made them.
(yep)
More from Cora Mason: My dad does not live with us anymore. He was not a nice man. But God takes care of me and my mom and my grandma. Are you going to adopt out Gone Cattin?
(who knows? His knee is shattered.)
Cora Mason says: I love him. Can I come see him again?
(sure)
Cora Mason hugged Gone Cattin, she hugged me, and then she was gone. Cora and mom Angela gave a final wave from their car.
Like I said before, I never say the right things. Later, in bed, I realized I should have given Gone Cattin to Cora. Her very own horse. I know there is no money for board, so Gone Cattin can stay with us for free. Cora can visit him on weekends. We do this for 3 other kids. Their horses live with us, and we know for sure how important they are to them.
I did not get a phone number for Cora Mason. So hopefully she is reading this. Gone Cattin is yours Cora. And he is waiting for you to come see him.
The night before Thanksgiving. Gone Cattin won the lottery. He has a young girl who loves him.
Enjoy your at the mall by 5:00 a.m. Friday, and be sure to hug your horses. Cold and windy outside.
Joe
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From www.tbfriends.com
Friday, November 23rd... The night before Thanksgiving, and in our driveway is 13 year old Cora Mason. Mom Angela waits in their car. Cora says hi, my name is Cora. I say hi, my name is Joe.
The night before Thanksgiving, and this is what Cora Mason has to say. Not exactly word for word, but pretty close: My mom asked me what I want for Christmas this year, and I keep thinking I already have all the good stuff. My computer and my Ipod and my Grandma just bought me a whole bunch of new clothes. I told my mom maybe we could take my Christmas money and help tbfriends rescue a horse.
(I have learned how to accept money. I know it is important to the giver. But it seems I never say the right thing. I only stammer and stutter and say Thank You.)
Cora Mason continues: I have the best mom. She supports whatever I want. Here is $500.00. Is this enough? I know you have to pay transportation too. Could you show the picture of my rescued horse on your website at Christmas. And could you name him Magic? That way I will know it is him.
(here we go with the stammering and stuttering. Mom Angela waves from their car.)
Cora Mason goes on: We live in an apartment and my mom has a job but there is not enough money to pay board on a horse. When I am older I will have my own thoroughbred. Can I get him from you? Well it is cold and I guess I better let you go. But could I meet Gone Cattin please? I loved his picture on your website.
(in the darkness of our yard I brought Gone Cattin to Cora. It is not normal to show horses after dark, so other nearby horses began yelling.)
Cora Mason was petting Gone Cattin, and she asked me: Do you believe in God?
(yes)
Cora Mason says: I knew you did. How could you live with all these horses and not believe in God? Look how beautiful he made them.
(yep)
More from Cora Mason: My dad does not live with us anymore. He was not a nice man. But God takes care of me and my mom and my grandma. Are you going to adopt out Gone Cattin?
(who knows? His knee is shattered.)
Cora Mason says: I love him. Can I come see him again?
(sure)
Cora Mason hugged Gone Cattin, she hugged me, and then she was gone. Cora and mom Angela gave a final wave from their car.
Like I said before, I never say the right things. Later, in bed, I realized I should have given Gone Cattin to Cora. Her very own horse. I know there is no money for board, so Gone Cattin can stay with us for free. Cora can visit him on weekends. We do this for 3 other kids. Their horses live with us, and we know for sure how important they are to them.
I did not get a phone number for Cora Mason. So hopefully she is reading this. Gone Cattin is yours Cora. And he is waiting for you to come see him.
The night before Thanksgiving. Gone Cattin won the lottery. He has a young girl who loves him.
Enjoy your at the mall by 5:00 a.m. Friday, and be sure to hug your horses. Cold and windy outside.
Joe
