Dead Wife And Kids Replaced By Miniature Horses
Jim and Tracy partner with the "Bridles of Hope" charity to replace the wife Don Groton lost to a drunk driver with a beautiful miniature horse.
And a little later,
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by masturbating on a stage.
But right now, the nightmare
of losing one's entire family
is almost unimaginable
to most of us,
yet our guest, Don Groton,
was forced to face
just such a tragedy
eight months ago
when his wife and two sons
were killed by a drunk driver.
Don, thank you so much
for being with us this morning.
Thank you. I'm just trying
to hang in there.
Well you've been so brave.
-As you may already know Don,
Today Now has partnered
with Bridles of Hope,
a charitable foundation which
donates miniature therapy horses
to those who are grieving
and Don,
you are our next lucky recipient.
Derek, come on out.
Don, you've endured so much.
It's time to let us
take the reins.
This animal is for me?
-That's right.
Miniature horses
are specially trained
to help ease emotional pain.
From now on you'll have
this horse's comforting presence
in your home
24 hours a day.
But I live in an apartment.
-Oh, we know that Don
because Today Now just delivered
400 bushels of oats there
free of charge.
-Thank you
but I'm not sure
I can handle a horse right now.
Don, most of our recipients find
that having to constantly feed
and clean up
after a miniature horse,
well it becomes kind of
a daily regimen
that keeps them
from dwelling on the past.
Now Don, we've had a lot of success
with Bridles of Hope in the past.
It was Cory who lost his mother
to a brain tumor
and the Johnstons
whose house burned down.
We've even sent
miniature horses to Afghanistan
to comfort civilian families
that have been ravaged by war.
Look, this would be great
if I wanted this but I don't.
Thanks, sorry. -Don't you want
to ease your pain, Don?
Yes, I guess, somehow.
Yes, sure.
There will be more good times
Don with this Laura.
That's right, we've named her
after your beautiful wife.
What? -And the miracles
don't stop there either, Don.
Not only are you getting
a new Laura,
but Bridles of Hope are donating
three horses
to make up for each family member
you lost.
We've already loaded Kevin
and Joseph, your children
into your Prius outside.
Oh God, that's Laura's
favorite scarf!
You recognize it?
-No, I don't want these horses!
It's not going to work!
I just want to be alone!
But you say that
in front of your Laura.
You're hurting her feelings,
Don.
Don, maybe you'd like
to take a moment
and tell Laura you're sorry.
-Laura, come to Don.
Look Laura in the eyes.
Don talk to her.
It's never going to be
the same again, Don.
I'm sorry, but that's just
the reality
and you have to learn
to accept it.
God.
I don't even know
what's going on anymore.
Why is this happening?
-The healing has begun.
It has indeed.
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