She's Sharing Her Story With You.

When Elizabeth came to Hope Reins about a year ago, the 10-year-old giggled a lot — a sound as sweet as she is.

But giggling was how Elizabeth masked her feelings, her fears.

You see, soon after Elizabeth was born, she was placed in the foster care system. Her birth mom had used opioids during pregnancy.

That’s why Elizabeth struggles with ADHD and a processing disorder that means she takes great comfort in touching certain things.

Things like horses . . .

At Hope Reins, all the horses are your friends, but it can take a while to find your “best friend.” After a year here, Elizabeth found her “horsey bestie,” Peter.

Elizabeth’s mentor Sarah encourages her to “speak for Peter.” It’s working. Giving Peter a voice is helping Elizabeth to find her own voice.

And today, I want to tell you that she’s come so far.  She even decided that she was ready to share her story with others—like you—today.

Her mom says that’s a big deal: “Elizabeth is discovering her worth and finding her place in this world!” That’s a big deal indeed!

All thanks to the love of her adoptive family . . . her horsey bestie Peter . . . Jesus . . . and dear, sweet YOU!

Have a beautiful weekend!

PS: All services at Hope Reins are offered at no cost to kids and families.  Would you consider making a one-time donation or joining Stable Stewards (our monthly giving program) to support the kids and horses at Hope Reins?