WE HAVE MINIS !

A miniature mare named Teaspoon, a miniature donkey named Billy and their their faithful companion Midnight the goat have recently made Morning Star Youth Ranch their new home. These three little characters have been a wonderful addition to our herd and soak up all the attention they can get. Their nickers, bleats and brays are hard to miss!

Teaspoon received some badly needed dental and hoof care and is adjusting very well to her new surroundings. Midnight has been her long time companion and was the first to hop in the trailer to come to the ranch, making sure he was not left behind!

Billy's loud melancholy bray reminds Carl when it is breakfast time and he loves to go on walks with visitors at the ranch. Billy loves to pose for the camera and is quite photogenic. We will post photos of him soon on our Meet our Horses page.

Diane Rose, known as the "Amazing Quilter, created a special horse blanket sized quilt and donated it to Morning Star Youth Ranch in honor of Arcy Linn, who died in January. Diane traveled from her home in Texas to make the presentation to Arcy's husband, Carl in late May.

Diane Rose began quilting in 1998, even though she has been blind since she was a young child.

Diane had been involved with the Grand Old Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. She worked in journalism and on the radio as well as serving as a blind tour guide.

Seeking a change Diane moved to Texas and met Pat Ratley, her minister's wife. While visiting Pat, Diane felt a quilt on the back of the couch and traced the pattern with her fingers. Pat, noticing her interest, offered to teach Diane to quilt.

Diane's 1st project was a baby quilt which she entered into the local fair and won 2nd place. Diane has been quilting ever since!

In addition to her work quilting, she frequently travels to share her story at schools, clubs and churches. Diane says she believes her quilting is truly a gift from God.

"It's amazing to me how real God is and how he can use us to create and do things that are beyond our comprehension. I would never have dreamed this in a million years. I have no doubt God gave me this skill and I'm going to use it for his glory."

Diane's goal is to finish her 500th quilt by August 14, the ten year anniversary of her introduction to quilting. For more information visit her website.