Small Choices Foundation

Horses teach us to love without words.

And the love shared between SCF tribe member Maria and Church spoke volumes.

Maria was a part of the very first Equine healing event where we partnered with our friends and at their to bring those affected by cancer into the healing world of horses.

Maria immediately bonded with the handsome Church at a time when she was feeling lost and overwhelmed after being newly diagnosed with the same cancer that took her father when she was a young woman.

Church seemed to sense her anxiety and together they found a place of peace and acceptance.

Maria visited Church whenever she could so when the ranch moved out to California, she was devastated.

Recently, learning there were no more treatment options, Maria began checking off her bucket list items, the biggest one getting to see Church again.

Small Choices stepped in to provide the funds for the reunion and Maria spent a few blissful days with her long lost friend. The night before she was to fly home, Maria peacefully earned her angel wings filled with love and happiness.

Rest easy, Maria. Here’s to finding Church again on your next adventure. We love you!

Sending magic Kari’s Bears hugs for Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.

To our survivors at home, to those currently separated by treatment, and to the families missing those above.

You are so very loved.

We couldn’t let Nurses Week pass without a shout-out to the many nurses who bring kindness and care not only to infusion days and inpatient stays, but also beyond the hospital—serving as board members and volunteers with Small Choices. Thank you for the difference you make every day. 💙