Tuesday, May 2, 2023 -- Mattie died 709 weeks ago today.Tonight's picture was taken in May of 2009. Mattie was pictured next to two of my students, Ariel and Tess. These two women are very bright, compassionate, and gifted. I am proud that Ariel became a pediatric nurse and it is always lovely to hear how Mattie played a part in career choice. This happy photo was taken at the Mattie March, an event Mattie's care community planned for him at his school. At the event was a crafts table. Mattie designed several things and he truly had a wonderful and memorable day at this event. It was the Mattie March that laid the ground work for Mattie Miracle's annual Walk.
Quote of the day: Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone's day. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich
It was my usual day of craziness. But within a whole lot of tasks, chores, and managing demands, the Foundation had a very successful day. Today alone, we received $35,000 worth of donations, bringing our Mattie Miracle Walk thermometer up to $97,150! Honestly it is a miracle, because for the past week I was really struggling internally with.... HOW WAS I GOING TO RAISE ALL THIS MONEY by May 21?
This afternoon, after I drove my mom home from physical therapy, my neighbor text messaged me. She said that she and two of our four children wanted to come over and visit with us! When little Caroline (four years old) walked through my front door, she handed me this sign! The family is donating $25,000 to Mattie Miracle. It leaves you speechless doesn't it?! My neighbor and her children take a deep interest in the Foundation and the kids themselves want to learn all about Mattie!
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