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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Meet Molly - a most heartwarming story


A most heartwarming story---beats the heck out of murders, politics, and terrorists!
She's a gray speckled pony who was abandoned by her owners when Hurricane Katrina hit southern Louisiana. She spent weeks on her own before finally being rescued and taken to a farm where abandoned animals were stockpiled.

While there, she was attacked by a dog and almost died. Her gnawed right front leg became infected, and her vet went to LSU for help, but LSU was overwhelmed, and this pony was a welfare case. You know how that goes.

But after surgeon Rustin Moore met Molly, he changed his mind. He saw how the pony was careful to lie down on different sides so she didn't seem to get sores, and how she allowed people to handle her.

She protected her injured leg. She constantly shifted her weight and didn't overload her good leg. She was a smart pony with a serious 
survival ethic.

Moore agreed to remove her leg below the knee, 
and a temporary artificial limb was built. Molly walked out of the clinic and her story really begins there.

'This was the right horse and the right owner,' Moore
insists. Molly happened to be a one-in-a-million patient. She's tough as nails, but sweet, and she was willing to cope with pain.

She made it obvious she understood that she wasin trouble. The other important factor, according to Moore , is having a truly committed and compliant owner who is dedicated to providing the daily care 
required over the lifetime of the horse.

Molly's story turns into a parable for life in Post-Katrina Louisiana .........

The little pony gained weight, and her mane finally felt a comb.

A human prosthesis designer built her a leg. 
The prosthetic has given Molly a whole new life, Allison Barca, DVM, Molly's regular vet, reports.

And she asks for it. She will put her little limb out, and come to you and let you know that she wants you to put it on. Sometimes she wants you to take it off too. And sometimes, Molly gets away from Barca. 'It can be pretty bad when you can't catch a three-legged horse,' she laughs.

Most important of all, Molly has a job now. Kay,the rescue farm owner, started taking Molly to shelters, hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. Anywhere
she thought that people needed hope. Wherever Molly went, she showed people her pluck. She inspired people, and she had a good time doing it.

'It's obvious to me that Molly had a bigger role to play in life, Moore said. She survived the hurricane, she survived a horrible injury, and now she is giving hope to others.' Barca concluded, 'She's not back to normal, but she's going to be better. To me, she could be a Symbol for New Orleans itself.'
This is Molly's most recent prosthesis. The bottom photo shows the ground surface that she stands on, which has a smiley face embossed in it. Wherever Molly goes, she leaves a smiley hoof print behind. 

God's creatures often reflect the character we aspire to.

12 comments:

  1. Molly, we love you! You are such an inspiration to us mortals.

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  2. That's good that she's okay

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  3. God blesses those who have regard for the lives of their animals. He created them just as He created us.God bless all who helped Molly to have a new lease on life!

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  4. My Rt hand was amputated earlier this year (January 2019) after 2 yrs. of surgeries that failed to rebuild it. I decided that wearing prosthetic arm was better than the appalling and useless mess that was supposed to be a hand. Because of numerous issues WRT finding a prosthetic company who knew what they were doing, I finally started my journey to regain use of BOTH hands. It's been (and will be) a longer journey than originally thought and I've been discouraged more times than not. But when I read about Molly and all the wonderful people who have helped her, I pray for ALL of them. And I now have a photo of Molly over my desk so that when I'm feeling scared and lost, I can look up and think about the many forms of COURAGE. May everyone who reads about Molly's Story come away strengthened and unafraid.

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    1. Hello October 6, 2019 Anonymous (and of course Deb!)
      When I read your Comment, I almost fainted and wonder if alternate universes DO exist. If you still visit this beautiful and uplifting site you will understand after reading the following:
      On January 22, 2019 I also had my right hand amputated after 2 years of failed "rebuilds" (a criminal use of this word!) surgeries. My "hand" was unbelievably grotesque and useless so I elected for amputation in order to be fitted for a prosthetic. More incredibly and like yourself, I was referred to an incompetent (and possibly narcissistic sociopath) prosthetist. This professional (?!) was unable to construct a comfortable test socket over a 2 month period. Two days before I planned to fire him, he quit his job and moved to Chicago without informing any of his clients! This actually was a blessing as I finally found a facility that helped me with physical rehab and fitting a prosthetic (a work still in progress). While the coincidences of our lives are Amazing, I want you to know that you have at least 2 Friends: Molly and Me. I also keep a copy of this page where I can see it, especially during those 2 AM "wake-walks". It's when you can't sleep because the little monster in the room (and in your head) wants you to stay lost and scared. I re-read this then go to the window, look at the sky and know that its the same sky over you and Molly. And that little monster loses its power every time. Stay strong my Friend!

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    2. I'm so glad Molly has helped you thru this ordeal. You are stronger than you think you are. I will be praying you regain uses of both your hands. You are an inspiration also!

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    3. Unbelievable! Alternate universes must exist! You both are such an inspiration of strength and endurance! I will be praying for you both. So glad Molly has helped to see a bit of light thru all your darkness.

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  5. Happy stitching. Wishing you and your family a wonderful festival and all the best in 2022! take care now

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    1. Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy 2022!

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