My Grand-Goddaughter ~ Please Read

[Mom2BugandBear]

My Grand-Goddaughter Ashley


Fifteen years ago, through serendipity and God's grace, I became "godmother" to a beautiful 12-year-old girl named Camille. I have had the privilege of being a part of Camille's life and have watched her grow from a shy, sensitive young lady into an amazing woman of courage and strength.

On May 6th of this year, Camille and her partner Julie officially adopted a child they had been fostering, making me a "grand-godmother!"  I want to share the story of Ashley, my grand-goddaughter, with anyone who will take the time to read it, because this little girl is special, and she needs your prayers and support. 

Ashley needs a kidney transplant. Without one, she may not live to see her 3rd birthday.

The story of how Camille became Ashley's mother is moving and powerful. You can read about it here, on Ashley's COTA (the Children's Organ Transplant Association) webpage:

http://www.cotaforashleyed.com/

Please take a few minutes to read Ashley's story, and please vote this journal popular.  Thank you!

(Want to see something that will crack you up & make your heart melt at the same time? Check out this short little video of Camille & Julie making Ashley's hair into a "mohawk" after bathtime and teaching her how to say "PEACE!"  It is SO cute!!!)

[Candice1210]

Jun. 29, 2008 at 5:39 PM What a heart warming story!   My thoughts and prayers are with you!

[classicgirl]

Jun. 29, 2008 at 5:39 PM Makes me want to give my kidney to her. Such a sweet baby. A true blessing.

[crazed_momof2]

Jun. 29, 2008 at 5:52 PM Awww! She is precious. I will pray that she gets the kidney she deserves. ((((HUGS))))

[DivaG]

Jun. 29, 2008 at 5:58 PM

Oh those beautiful chubby baby cheeks! Voting popular and sending positive energy for her health and strength to you all!

[nobakecheezcake]

Jun. 29, 2008 at 5:59 PM

SO cute! I have a (1/4?) sister who just had a 5 organ transplant and now her kidney is failing and she needs a new one. She's only 11.

I hope she gets what she needs. :)

[w0manchild]

Jun. 29, 2008 at 6:03 PM All the positive vibes I have are going towards that precious little thing ... Please.. keep us updated...

[ashall237]

Jun. 29, 2008 at 6:29 PM I will be sending all my positive energy to her! Good luck I hope she gets what she needs.

[Mom2BugandBear]

Jun. 29, 2008 at 6:32 PM nobakecheezcake -  Five organs??? Wow.  I can't even imagine what she must have had to go through, and is still going through. I will pray that she is able to get a new kidney. There are so many "ifs" in transplanting organs. So many things that can happen... the process is so stressful.  Your sister will be in my thoughts. 

(Original Poster)

[MoonPenny]

Jun. 29, 2008 at 6:42 PM What an amazing and beautiful story.  I hope all works out well for little bit!  Good juju coming their way.

[emilex]

Jun. 29, 2008 at 6:50 PM More good juju from our neck of the woods!