To my good, good friend Heather (how I described you to Mary)...
there are no words for how I felt being at the Michelle and Julia Home yesterday. Touching the walls, seeing the photos of Michelle and Julia, all of the kids bedrooms...this beautiful land and safe place for these 51 children to laugh, learn, grow and be loved. Out of a tragic event came so many beautiful connections and lives changed, including mine (and I had only met Michelle once).
I can't wait to share with you in person everything that I saw and heard and felt. I don't have much time here to write. And all I want to do is cry. And cry. It's such an overwhelming feeling.
Mary is a beautiful little 6 year old. Shy. Quiet. But I will never forget the look on her face as I handed her the gifts I brought from you. She finally smiled. A big huge smile. She felt loved. She felt special. I could see it all over her face. She is a tiny little girl, but a strong sincere hugger. So tight. I got two hugs and I can't wait to pass them onto you.
My last hug was when we were leaving, and as I held her in my arms I whispered in her ear, "Heather loves you so much"
Big Hugs to you my dear friend.
Rachelle
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