Gordon's Story
Gordon graduated from school to his bedroom. A big man of few words,
Gordon was alone except for his family and the world seemed to hold no
place for him. Before his mother passed away she made her husband
Chuck, promise to make sure that Gordon would be okay. Chuck and
Gordon have succeeded beyond her dreams. Gordon works at a local
stable. He lives in his own apartment. He has a rich network of
friends that love him and appreciate his gifts and contributions. It
changed when his PLAN facilitator realized that "it was all about
horses".
After that realization she introduced Gordon to a
friend of hers who had a horse at a local stable. When she met Gordon,
she told him about her horse and said he was welcome to visit whenever
he wanted. Gordon accepted her offer and became a regular at the
stable. It didn't take long before the manager of the stable
recognized his gift and in short order Gordon was working at the
stable. Gordon and the stable manager, who are the closest of friends,
have several times participated in the Caribou cattle drive. Life has
changed for Gordon. He belongs, and is valued and loved in his
community.