thank you

Abby’s benefit was a roaring success.

The five “Date with Josh Hutcherson” auctions made over $12,000!

The winners were from all over the country AND Canada!

They all flew here and had dinner with Josh!

And while he was here for the dates, he took some time to visit Abby in the hospital!

My sister and I just “happened” to be there, too! 🙂

He was so nice! Just like you would think he would be.

Very cool and down to earth.

His mom and brother came to visit, too.

They were all great people!

Fun times.

(Yeah, I’m star struck! SHUT UP!)

He and Abby chatted for a long time.

Goofy face picture with my aunt, uncle and cousins.

(Not everyone got the memo!)

Here’s a picture of the benefit at Turfway.

PACKED!

Over 1200 people came and we raised almost $60,000!

(including the dates with Josh)

(my Dad in a sombrero auctioning off some vacations!)

Thanks everyone.

You can still keep up with Abby’s progress at

MarchforMarsh.

She is going home as soon as her home is ready for her.

I’ll leave you with a letter from my aunt and uncle.

Thanks again!

Love you all.

On August 18, our friends, family and the community came together at Turfway Park in Florence to support our precious daughter, Abby Marsh, who was severely injured in a motor vehicle accident in May.

The outpouring of love we experienced that night was completely overwhelming. Words cannot describe how much your support means to Abby and to our whole family during this dark time. We know we will not have to face this journey by ourselves and that is priceless! Over 1200 people attended the fundraiser and we know time didn’t allow us to thank you all personally that night so on Abby’s behalf, we would like now to publicly thank everyone who came and all the volunteers who worked to make the evening a success, it was flawlessly executed.

The money raised will aid in the expenses of a wheelchair accessible van, the remodeling of our house, outpatient rehab, and medical bills. You all helped to lift at least one burden from us, and for that we are so grateful.

We are so grateful for all your prayers as well. Abby said it best when channel 19 interviewed her, “We can’t do this without God.”

We are most of all, thankful that we don’t have to this without Him. Every day is a walk of trust in God who has been faithful and gracious.

We have woven one of Abby’s favorite Bible verses into our hearts.
– Joshua. 1:9 “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, for the Lord your God goes with you wherever you go.”

We love you all so much. What an awesome community we live in!

Thank you and God bless you!

The Marsh family