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Note from Jessica: I was performing at the Horton Plaza Mall in San Diego in early February and I met a father(Damon) and his daughter(Abby). They bought my CD and I talked with them briefly. Two weeks later, my Mom got an email from Damon saying that he really connected with the first song "Miracle". Damon felt it expressed everything he felt about his son Mason Smedley, who has a rare autoimmune disease called Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDMS). Mason was in the Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital and having a tough time. Damon requested I come to the PICU and sing "Miracle" to Mason. My Mom and I were very touched by Damon's email and decided to go. We lugged in my keyboard and guitar, and I played a 20 minute concert for Mason at his bedside. The love in the hospital room was overwhelming. After sharing this special time with Mason and Damon, my Mom and I walked out of the hospital as different people. We knew we had to help in any way that we could. The next day, Mason was transported back to a Portland Hospital where he is still fighting his illness. This is just the begining. Every little bit really helps. Thank you in advance for your support. |
