Thoughts

It might seem silly, but I really think that Suki actually looks for me in the morning and evening. We have a bond that is different than other human-horse bonds. I am always amazed by her spirit and how her personality remains unchanged in spite of her ordeal. It demonstrates impressive heart and character, and I am not sure that I would have been as brave if it had been me in that fire. That is why she inspires people.
This morning when I went into the barn to unwrap Suki's hind legs, I heard her call to me before I turned on the lights, or called her name. She knows the sound of my car.
Her skin graft continues to improve daily. The area is completely healed, but the skin needs to be a bit tougher before I can even think of not putting on her special sheet. Without this sheet, I honestly do not think that the graft area would be healed. It is such a tough spot. ...right in the middle of her back where a saddle sits....best place to roll!
I feel rewarded when I receive a nicker in response to my hello.....it was the first positive thing to happen following that horrible telephone call alerting me to the barn fire. It makes my heart smile everyday when my horses return my greeting. Nikki does it now as well, even if I call her brat girl. She isn't really a brat. She is 4, and funny and silly and talented. I feel peace as soon as I put my foot in the stirrup!
I know that I am fortunate to have my two beautiful girls, but some days I look at Suki and feel sad about what happened to her, but joy that she has survived.
I hope that we can become more involved in the burn survivor community, because I have seen how people respond to her, and truly believe that this is her new purpose.
Well, enough rambling for now.....