THANK YOU

This is a very special post that goes out to all of the kindhearted, supportive and loving people John and I are fortunate enough to have in our lives. Words alone cannot express just how grateful John and I are for the love, support and prayers we have been receiving on behalf of our sweet Sophia. Nothing has warmed and humbled my heart more in these desperate and heartbreaking days as all of you have with the kind words and kind gestures. How wonderful it is to be apart of two amazing little communities that have come together for the greater good of a little gal in need. I am honored to be from my little town and now I am just as honored to be apart of John's little town. The best people come from small places. The support and love we have received from everyone is simply overwhelming. If I am not crying over something at the hospital, I am crying again tears of joy and appreciation from those around me. Throughout, this entire experience I have learned a few things and have done quite a bit of soul searching. One of the best things I have realized is that people truly are good. Few and far between do people take the time to appreciate the little things in life or go out of their way to do a kind gesture for a stranger or even a close companion. Those little things matter. Those little things help the human race love one another. Be kind to one another because in the end it matter to someone. In the end it will make a difference in their life. If I have not yet had an opportunity to thank you in person. Please know you are in my heart and I am profoundly grateful for the support, love, and prayers. However, I am more grateful to know I have amazing people in my corner. Amazing people, that I cannot wait to introduce to my daughter. Amazing people, that have come together in love and support for a little girl in need. I am so blessed and proud to be the mother of a very special little lady. I am even more proud to me able to share that special little girl with the world. I truly believe in my hearts of hearts I was meant to have Sophia and Sophia is meant to change the world. She has already changed mine in so many ways. I hope she may bless your lives just the same. Again, from the bottom of our hearts John, Sophia, and myself are so thankful for all of your support, love and prayers. For each of you that has contributed to the cause, has proudly worn a Sophia bracelet, for the cards/gifts, well wishes, the meals,  and the prayers my heart is bursting with gratitude,  my eyes filled with tears of joy, and my face shines with a smile of love for all of you who have touched our lives. Thank you for believing in a little girl who I hope someday will continue to surprise the world.

I also want to give a very special THANK YOU to those involved with the Silent Art Auction in Attica in Sophia's honor. I am completely moved to tears by the overwhelming support and love my family is receiving on behalf of our sweet girl. To see an entire town rally together in support of my baby girl is something that fills my heart with so much pride and joy. I love seeing the pictures and hearing the stories of people making artworks and doing great things in honor of Sophia. Last weekend, my family came to visit Sophia at home for the first time. With them, they  brought a special gift. A gift I will treasure always. In light of the upcoming art show, they heard of a young boy that had drew a picture of Sophia. When they saw the drawing, they knew they had to buy it from the boy for us. The young boy did such an amazing job of portraying Sophia. Great talent. What makes the drawing and story even more special  is in replace of her trach  the boy drew a heart-shaped necklace. Tears, just tears. How moving it was to see his work and hear his story. Then, the next day the young man turned around and donated that money back to Sophia. If that doesn't bring tears to your eyes and compassion in your heart I don't know what else will. I cannot wait to meet and give a great big hug to this special young man for the special and priceless gift he has given us. I wish I could be there to give everyone a great big hug that has been apart of this Art Show. I just cannot thank you enough or find the right words to express my deepest gratitude towards you all. I sincerely wish Sophia, John and I could be there to share in this wonderful day with you all. In time Sophia will be up to long travels and we will be there to give big hugs to our big supporters.

Many hugs and lots of love,

Amanda, John and sweet baby Sophia