As I have pointed out, during this difficult time we must come together and look out for the needs of others. I have advocated for telling your story of what has happened to help one another heal during this time. This story was passed onto me and this is one of the most heart-warming things I have come across in a long time.
Mackenzie is a 2nd Grader at Forest Avenue Magnet School in Montgomery, where they have been collecting money for Prattville. Last week Mackenzie lost her 2nd tooth. With Mackenzie’s family, the tooth fairy has always brought $20 for your first tooth and $1 for any other teeth. After she lost her tooth she came home and handed her mom a note and asked her mom to put the note by her tooth for the tooth fairy. She also told her mom that Friday is the last day to donate money.The note she left said:
Dear Tooth Fairy,
I know after your first tooth you only bring one dollar but because of what happened in Prattville do you think you could leave a little more?
Love,
Mackenzie
Mackenzie has it right. The person who passed this story to me put it best when they said that what Mackenzie said sums up the love and concern for Prattville. With that frame of mind, we can help each other through this tragedy and guide our neighbors and our families towards the light at the end of the tunnel.
February 29, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Mackenzie is my daughter and she is a very kind hearted child. She makes me realize that we, as adults, should sometimes think more like a 7 year old! Thank you so much for sharing this story. Our thoughts and prayers are definitley with all who have been affected!
February 29, 2008 at 1:25 pm
This story really touched me. The heart of a child is so sweet and innocent. Mackenzie is a very special little girl. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the recent devastation in Prattville.
February 29, 2008 at 1:28 pm
It doesn’t surprise me that Mackenzie would write such a caring letter. Mackenzies mother is the warmest, most kind hearted person I think I have ever met. Mackenzie is a lucky girl to have such a giving and loving mother.
February 29, 2008 at 2:41 pm
It is amazing to know that a little girl could make such a difference. l am not surpised that it would be Mackenzie, she is a bright, intelligent and loving young girl. Mackenzie has been taught by a wonderful role model, her mother. If everyone could think this way, the world would be a better place. My prayers to all that have gone through this disaster and for the people who lifted a hand.