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AmysJourney · Apr 29, 2014, 06:07 AM

"Day #6

Thank you for all the wonderful feedback to my email yesterday. I am thankful that you share this journey with me so intimately and close.
I was thinking about what to write today, and when I woke up this morning I knew I want to tell you another story of my life and how it has transformed me and others. It feels this is a good way to look back at some things and reflect so thank you for giving me this opportunity.

I have a little friend, Rosalie, who was born without an immune system. (Well, it's a little more complicated but this is the simplest way to put this). I met her first, when she was two years old in the children's hospital in London. I had befriended her parents and her bigger sister who was three years old at that time.
The moment I saw Rosalie, I fell in love with this little girl. She was very aware of her surroundings, was bubbly and playful. But she was in isolation, so she was hardly ever held for the first two years of her life because of the risk for infection.
A few days after her parents were told that Rosalie would die within a week, Rosalie suddenly woke up and started to talk and was all lively. For some miraculous reason the bone marrow transplant she received from her sister had started to take (one of the most unusual cases at Great Ormond Street hospital) and she was growing healthier and healthier with every day. Today she is 14 years old and really, she is one of the best people I know in this world. She also turned her story into something amazing. When I was sick in hospital, 4 year old Rosalie climbed into the bed with me and put her little hand on my head and said: "Please God make Amelia better!"
Within days my infection healed up and I could leave the hospital. It was like her energy had invaded my body and made me heal faster. And I also believe her faith had a lot to do with that.
When she was 7 and I had a really difficult time, she sat outside in front of her house with me and told me that there is nothing to be afraid of because the world doesn't take things from us, put people do it. She said: "Amelia, if you reach out your hand and ask for what you want, you can be sure to get it. Don't be sad, there is more love in the world than bad things."
She is so wise..

And I know, Rosalie, you are reading this now and I can see your face cringe You need to know that you are one of my greatest heroes! You have taught me so many things at your young age and I love you with all my heart. Thank you, sweetheart for your beautiful soul.

I think I will conclude my email for today.
Oh but I want to tell you quickly that I am looking forward to a very special guest to visit me tomorrow. I can hardly wait!

Much much love,
Amelia"