Hi, welcome back!
I'm new since you've been away. If you move the clock towards 2016, my story is much like yours...
Wow i didn't know that pony but I just looked her up just now. She's very sweet! It's so wonderful to find not just any pony in the wild, but a favorite! (we'd love to see yours of course, as you remember, in the Pony Brag forum...)
We're so happy to have you back. Hope you enjoy your return!