*HelpAmySmileAgain

Hi Everyone!
I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and support.  It is simply inspirational.  
I wanted to let you know that I am shutting down the fundraiser as of today, Dec. 10, 2025.  While Amy is still in intense physical therapy, she is at home with her family.  Any donations or words of encouragement can be sent directly to her at home, or you can talk to her via FB. 
If there are any major developments I will message everyone through this account.
Many Blessings to you all and have a wonderful holiday with those that you love.
Warmest Regards,
Katrina

Amy's finally HOME!  She came home Halloween week.  She's getting physical therapy 5 times a week and is exhausted, but it's helping.  She still cannot speak, but is on FB so you can interact with her there.

We will be winding the fundraisers down after Thanksgiving. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity.  It has made the unthinkable a little easier.

Great News! Amy's feeding tube was removed last week! The wound is healing, and she is eating pureed foods! She still has to have her liquids thickened or she will aspirate them, but huge step forward. The plan is to bring her home sometime late September/ early October. Construction is starting on Thumper and Amy's apartment.  Unfortunately, her left arm will require surgery to restore mobility, but that is a future problem. Thank you to everyone who has supported her.  Your generosity and positive energy have made an absolutely unthinkable, devastating situation a little easier.

     4 months and 10 days in, Amy is working hard to get back on her feet. She has movement back in her leg, and has begun PT therapy to get her sitting and standing under her own power. AND she was actually able to swallow a spoonful of pudding! She is exhausted by the end of every session, but the work is starting to pay off.

     Your cards, letters, drawings, and pictures line the walls of her room, encouraging her to keep going. She's still unable to speak, which is frustrating for her, but the reminders of all the people puling for her help keep her spirits up during the long days and nights.

     Plans have begun on remodeling a ground floor apartment so that when the time comes, she can move home. Please keep sending the positive energy her way. She needs all of us now.