Terri on Abbey

This is a picture of me and my Abbey. I have had her since right before I was diagnosed with R/R MS in 2001. When I get to ride, it lets me forget about the troubles I might have walking, or the fatigue I experience daily. We have such a bond, that even on days my balance is nowhere to be found, I know Abbey will carry me through. All I have to do is stay put in the saddle. 

Four years ago, I went to a state park about 30 minutes from my house with a friend. Abbey did so wonderful loading into the trailer, and was such a joy, I knew I needed a trailer of my own. I called about a trailer for sale in the local paper, and when I went to look at it, it was beautiful, but a little over my budget.

The gentleman selling the trailer, Steve, was very friendly, and through conversation I learned his father was diagnosed with Progressive MS about six years earlier. His MS was not being kind to him.
I made an offer on the trailer, and left not expecting to hear anything else.
 
The next morning, Steve called and said he and his wife talked it over, and they wanted me to have the trailer. They took my offer, which was well below the value. When I asked why he would take less when he wouldn't have a problem getting what he was asking, he replied "I want you to go and enjoy your life. My Dad's MS came on so quick, he never got to do things in life that he thought he had forever to do. If us taking a little bit less for you to get to take your horse places, and enjoy yourself, that is fine with us. We don't think the next guy along would like this trailer as much as you will".

He was right. Everytime I load my Abbey, I think about the gift that Steve gave me. Independence is awesome, and I enjoy everyday I get to keep it. Abbey understands my bad days and always makes them better. Thank you always, Steve!

Terri

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