Hi Ivy and Family:

We are beyond thrilled at Ivy's progress. I will never forget Frank, how you told the doctor at French that "Ivy is not a quitter," and you were so right on. I appreciate this Blog and its contributors for keeping us updated on Ivy's journey to 100% health, and Frank, Bless You, for keeping the Smith Family informed via telephone on how that sweet child is faring. It is very generous of you. My thoughts, hopes & positive vibes are directed at Ivy, Frank, Melinda & the rest of that lovely family on a daily basis. Grace and I can not wait to take that horseback riding trip on the beach when Ivy fully recovers!! Grace, age 9, wrote this poem for Ivy after I showed her Ivy's video on the Blog and updated her on her progress:

A Poem For Ivy

All around the world every person every place is looking at you and your smiley face You're a joy to every animal in the sky and on the ground You'll find them all if you take a look around If you look in the trees you'll find a hive of bees buzzing a tune for you They'll be getting the flowers ready when you take your first walk nice and steady then you might go home and cuddle with your teddy Your bats will be around you saying "hello" and then maybe they will put on a little show And when they are finished they'll smile and cheer and of course when they're done with that you will have no fear The snails will be waiting at their circus ear to ear You will be very proud but instead this one won't be so loud When you're all better which you almost are you'll be going to school hardy-har-har!

~Grace Elaine Power Smith, Age 9