Some of the Mending Kids and I
Anna Margaret and the kids
Josie and the MKI Girls
Anna Margaret and Jhamalet
This weekend is the American Girl Fashion show and tea put on by the Flintridge Guild of Childrens Hospital in which I have the great honor of being apart of. The guild raises money for Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. I only play a small role in the actual running of the event. I did however get to bring the guest speakers from the hospital to share their experience at CHLA with the parties. As I was driving to the event this morning I received a call from our first speaker at the 10 am show telling me that she and her girls were all sick and could not come to the show. Thank goodness I have Josie because my mom was able to quickly get her ready and come down so we could speak about her experience. Phew. The next 2 shows that day I had already lined up some of the children from Mending Kids International to come and one of our care coordinators was going to speak about them. A half hour before they were to arrive, I found out that the kids were on their way but the person speaking had a horrible migraine(with which I am way to familiar with) and so I told her I would speak for her. All 3 shows went really well and I was so blessed to be able to share the stories of all these amazingly strong kids that in their short little lives have been through so much. I am humbled by their strength and strong spirits.
The kid's highlight was to meet Anna Margaret and to hear her sing. She was incredible with the children. Very talented at the young age of 13 but better yet is her sweet and kind soul. Keep that light shining, Anna. Amy - you are doing an amazing job and it was a great pleasure to meet you and your daughter.
Back to speaking about Josie...so as Savonia approached us with the microphone, Josie quickly took hold of it and began to speak. This wasn't planned, yet she was amazing. She thanked everyone for coming and explained that she and her sister were conjoined twins. She also told everyone that she is treated at CHLA and how much she loves her doctors and nurses. Adorable. She will get to do it all again tomorrow morning. I will try to tape it tomorrow. Too cute. She is so strong and brave to do that in front of 250 people. I hope more than anything she will be walking the runway as a model next year.
Thank you to all the wonderful guild members that lend a hand to putting on this great event. It is such a special time for all. Good night, Jenny and Josie
We are in love with you and Josie and are so grateful that God has introduced us. We also loved so much meeting all the children you from the Children's Hospital. Tell Josie we want to be there to see her walk the runway!! We are so blessed to have been invited to be a part of the event, it was very rewarding to her and me both! Please keep in touch! Love Anna Margaret and Amy
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