11.12.15 Aimee's Sparrow Project

Our family at St Monica Catholic School

We had a memorable experience a couple of weeks ago at St Monica Catholic School. We were invited as a family to participate in the school assembly introducing Aimee as the Sparrow Project for this school year. This incredible day started with a video about Aimee (You can read the post I wrote introducing Aimee HERE), an introduction of Sparrow Clubs by founder Jeff Leland (Read about the Sparrow story HERE), a little unexpected word from me, and a big blessing from the school. When we walked through the front doors, the very first thing we saw was Aimee's face up on the lobby screen. Walking through the halls, she was greeted by name by the teachers. As the students gathered in the gymnasium, several of them called out a hello to her. It was incredible. Lately I have heard kids mocking her, seen sideways glances, and even have had adults make ignorant comments. To have these sweet kids be so excited for Aimee to be their project was incredibly touching.

Look how excited Aimee was! SO sweet.

Aimee is St Monica's 11th Sparrow project. The principal shared with the students a reminder of how this is an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Aimee was given gifts, including this giant elephant, which we named 'Hugsie'. He was given a hug by all the students in pre-school, kindergarten, and 8th grade prior to be given to her.

Several of the classes had made cards for her, which we decorated a corner of her room with at home. 

 All these dear kids gathered around her afterwards, loving on her. It was incredible.

These sweet kids have committed to a huge amount of volunteer hours to raise funds for Aimee through a donor family. Through Sparrow Clubs a fund is also set up in her name that can be given to for a tax deduction by any one who wishes to contribute to the project. We can request money out of this fund to use for respite care, travel expenses, medical bills, and other Aimee needs as they arise. We are just stunned at how God takes care of Aimee. She is loved.

The timing of this all is incredible as we prepare to put Aimee in isolation for 6 weeks prior to her big surgery day. Surgery is scheduled for December 22nd. Please pray along with this amazing school that Aimee would have strength and full health going into the procedure.

Also, if you know of anyone who would like to be a part of this project for Aimee's benefit, please direct them to this link: https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/SparrowClubsUSA/OnlineDonation.html. Be sure to designate the funds to Aimee's sparrow project in the additional information field.

We are so grateful for each gift that helps us care for Aimee.