Please, take a moment and read!

“What the doctors did not tell us… Before we were able to take Amelia home from the NICU, we had a “team” meeting with her doctors. This meeting included general doctors, nurses, specialists, geneticists, social workers, and counselors. We were given a checklist of what she would never accomplish, how her health concerns would negatively affect her life, and how she might possibly die by the age of two. Sobbing hysterically by the end, I was unsure I would ever catch my breath again. Almost two years later, I reflect on that day and think of the many things they forgot to tell us… The geneticist forgot to mention the many times throughout the day you will look at her and feel overwhelmed with peace that such a person exists in this world. The general doctor never mentioned the many times we will tell her we love her and snuggle up close to her face to feel the warmth of her breath in our ear knowing in our hearts that she is telling us she loves us back. Never did the social workers say that her siblings will learn that everyone has a place in this world even if society does not treat her with the respect and dignity she deserves . The orthopedics didn’t say that even though she may never walk to the park she will enjoy the sunshine on her face and the fresh air on her skin as much as any other child does. The nurses didn’t tell us that she will ease your pain with just a little cuddle under your chin after a long day at work. The neurologist was quick to tell us she may never know you or recognize you but they didn’t tell us she would pick her head up while you are holding her and look you dead in they eye when you are talking to others around you as if she is saying, “I hear you and I AM HERE!”

~ Chrissy and Joe Rivera Proud parents of Amelia Catherine Rivera

Amelia (Mia) Catherine Rivera was born March 4th 2008 and was diagnosed with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome at two days old. Today Mia is just under 15lbs & 23inches. She suffers from seizures among other things but is the sunshine in many people’s lives!

Please join in the benefit of Momma Mia’s Miracle to help raise money for Mia and the Rivera’s. To see how adorable Mia’s is and how she touches so many lives click on the utube video below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krc92pgmUvQ

The event will be held at Adelphia’s on Monday May 17th. There will be an open bar from 7-9 pm. There will be chance’s to win 50/50 and auctions with lots of great prizes which include:

- Flyers jerseys signed by Richards and Clarke

- Sticks signed by Gagne, Briere & Boucher

- Signed Eagles jerseys

- Phillies jerseys

- Phillies tickets

- Much more

You can buy tickets at the door or if you can not make it and would like to donate please go to
Momma Mia’s Miracle page on Facebook by clicking the link below or you may contact
Crystal Clune at (609) 254-0490

Momma Mia’s Miracle Facebook page

Thank you for taking the time to check out what an amazing little girl Mia is and I hope to see you there!