Of songs and ponies...
 When she was
eighteeen days old, Britney's
abusive father threw her against a brick wall. She suffered severe
brain damage and it was believed that she would never hear, speak or
see... As a result of her abusive situation, Britney was removed from
her parents and adopted by a neonatal nurse at the hospital where she
was treated. Britney is legally blind and deaf and is able to speak
very little.
When we heard about Britney's plight, we found her
a most special "personal pony," CLEMENTINE to brighten her life.
Britney and CLEMENTINE bonded quickly and within a week, Britney was
able to walk to the barn and was learning how to care for her new pony.
She also loves rattling the fence to call her pony, then putting her
hand through to feel for CLEMENTINE who comes and waits patiently, and
responds with a lick or nuzzle to Britney's little hand.
But Britney's greatest joy comes from singing to
her new pony... Now CLEMENTINE is quite a big word for a little girl
who can't say "Mama," but Britney stands on the fence in her hard hat
and sings the TUNE "Oh my darling, oh my darling, oh my darling
Clementine..." at the top of her lungs. The only word distinguishable
is "Clementine," but the tune IS clear. Then Britney giggles and
screeches with delight and begins the song again—over and over again...
Britney was just five when she got her pony, and
as you can see from the picture, their relationship continues to grow.
Is this not love?
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