The one's that haven't had the pleasure of hearing her story, let me tell you a little bit of what I know. Hopefully, I can tell her story correctly because I don't know her personally. I only know what has been on the news as well as what I've been following on her page.
Little Addie is just 6 years old and the doctors have said this will be her last Christmas. When she was 3 years old her motor functions began to deteriorate making even a crayon hard to hold. Her brain is shrinking and filling with fluid. Cerebral Atrophy is only a small part of her mystery, and without a diagnosis the doctors have grim new for Addie and her family. With no way to help, Addie is estimated to only have about 1 year left to live.
Her mind will go before they loose her physically and there will come a time when she won't even recognize her family. Just as you think times can't get worse for Addie and the family, her father passed away unexpectedly on November 29th.
Her mother and father were separated, but was still a big part of their lives. Little Addie and her two older sisters, Audree (7) and Shayley (10) were devastated, along with everyone else who knew him.
On the day of the funeral the girls had a surprise visit with Santa. Poor little Addie was so tired from the long and tearful day, she fell asleep on Santa's lap. Santa watched her as the 23 pound girl slept in his arms.
I am fortunate to live close enough to the family to be able to attend the light parade in her honor on December 23rd on Fountain Green, Utah, but for the people can't, I hope you see this and contribute in helping fulfill her wish.
Since she is unable to play with other children, her family is asking for 'a lifetime of cards.' She enjoys homemade cards the best. Please send them to-
Addie Lynn and Her Sisters
Box 162
Fountain Green, UT 84632.
Her mother's name is Tami Jensen if you would like to send something to her as well. All is appreciated. Let's make the world shine just a little bit brighter this Christmas season.
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