Fiesta Brava Restaurant Fundraiser

Thank you to the owners of Feista Brava Restaurant in Riverbank, CA. They were so touched by Naomi's Story that they did a fund raiser on their own. They posted pictures of Naomi and cup for donations at the register and their customers generously gave.

Last night they treated Naomi to her favorite Beans and Rice dish and presented her with the money that they'd collected. Naomi asked "Mommy, do they love this baby". She sometimes refers to herself as "this baby". We continue to be humbled by the beauty and love that this journey towards healing has brought to us, and we are ever grateful.

Naomi's Pre-School "Graduation"

Naomi "graduated" from Pre-School! As I watched little Naomi walk up to her teach to receive her "diploma", Nina, Naomi's mother expressed to me that she was overwhelmed by the joy of the fact that Naomi was able to participate, that her blood counts have been high enough for her to attend school recently, and that she looks as healthy as any other child. It is truly a miracle! Additionally, Naomi was recently tested for placement into Kindergarten. Not only is Naomi ready for Kindergarten, but she tested as equivalent to a 6 year old child! Naomi is only 4.5 years old! And remember, she missed well over half of the school year, and still tested that high (thanks to Nina's diligence in home schooling Naomi)!

Please continue to keep Naomi in your prayers.

Thank you,

Victoria