Little Girl Badly Injured in Tornado Gets Christmas Presents From Donald and Melania Trump – Opinion

The Rackley family has had a horrible time since a tornado hit their home earlier this month in Caruthersville, Missouri, when a series of severe tornadoes hit multiple states on Dec. 10. killing at least 88 people.

Trey and Meghan Rackley, their daughter Avalinn (7 years old), Alanna (3 years old), and Annistyn (9 months) had moved in to their new house just a week earlier. Their family fled to the bathroom in order to hide. This was the last picture taken of the girls before the tornado hit that they texted to the girls’ aunt.

Their home was destroyed by the tornado. Annistyn lost her life. Meghan sustained broken bones, severe brain trauma and is currently recovering. Trey, Alanna and Alanna both sustained minor injuries. Avalinn had a detailed description of the moment when her tornado lifted her. “I was flying around in the tornado and I prayed to Jesus to take care of me, and he spit me out — and the tornado spit me out into the mud.” She suffered broken vertebrae, has to wear a back brace for her injuries, and is learning how to walk again.

Many people in America were moved by the photograph of little girls that had suffered so much.

Avalinn received some special Christmas gifts that Pam Moore (her grandmother) told her excitedly. Trey was waiting patiently as the little girl sat in matching Christmas outfits with his father. The grandmother announced with a great flourish that the boxes stuffed with presents were from President Donald Trump, which made the little girl squeal, “Oh, my God!” with delight.

The presents were accompanied by a letter signed by Melania and Donald Trump.

“We are so encouraged by the strength and determination you have shown during this very difficult time. You will remain in our hearts for complete care and comfort as you continue to recover,” the letter read. “With your steadfast spirit, and the unwavering strength and support of your wonderful family and many friends, your future potential is limitless. May God bless you and your family.”

“Donald and Melania Trump sent a package! They got hats signed by Donald Trump, Presidential blankets, American Girl Dolls, books signed by President Trump and Melania, pens, bracelets and so much more!” Moore posted on Facebook on Christmas Day.

Moore said that Avalinn has more therapy to do in the hospital but has “won the heart of everyone in the hospital. Her strength has made her so strong. It is clear to me that Anni, her older sister, is there for her. I can feel it,” she said.

This is so sweet! It’s just the thing to bring a little joy to a family that has been hard hit by so much. These thoughtful presents made the little girl so happy. While the family is still in recovery, they will be buoyed by this reminder that there are people who care and want to help them. Notably, this wasn’t made public by Trump, but by the grandmother who posted about it on Facebook. Otherwise, no one would have known about it, so it wasn’t done for media attention but just to be kind. We could use a lot more of such kindness — and good on the Trumps for reaching out to this family.

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