August Newsletter

by Missy Robertson
BACK TO SCHOOL!
August Reflection 
Hey y'all! It's Mia! This month has been crazy busy, but super fun! The first bit of the month, I was recovering from my surgery, which went so well! After I spent some time recuperating, we headed to Nashville! We waited patiently for the call that my sister-in-law Brighton had her next baby! We finally got the call and we welcomed my new niece, Frances! 
I started school, and ever since I have been studying and studying. This semester has already been my hardest one yet, but I am still enjoying this season of life! 
My favorite part of this month has been spending extra time with my niece and nephew. They make life so much sweeter and I love them so much! 
Mia 
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AUGUST RECIPIENT
Penelope was born with a unilateral incomplete cleft lip. Despite a rocky few months at the beginning of her life, she is curious, eager, and joyful. She received her forever smile in February 2024 and had a smooth recovery. We are forever grateful to her team of doctors. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.~ Penelope's Mom
 
AUGUST RECIPIENT
Ava is the most loving and kind daughter, sister and friend. Even when faced with adversity during her cleft journey she has always come out stronger. We are so proud to be her parents and can’t wait to see what blessings she gives this world!  Thank you Mia Moo fund.
We will forever be grateful for you!!!
The Mitchell Family 
 
SPOTTED!
Mia holding her new niece, Frances! Is she not she the cutest!?
Here is a reason to smile: 

Hey guys! It's Mia and I have a story for you!

One thing I was never good at growing up, was talking to other people who had cleft-lip and palate. I never knew the right things to say or how to encourage people about to go through a surgery I had already gone through. This was because I still had so many surgeries to go through and I did not see that "light at the end of the tunnel". But this all changed in high school. I could see that I my surgeries were almost complete and I was able to talk to people about them!
One time at a concert, I met a girl my age who I could tell had a cleft-lip and palate. She noticed mine too and we shared stories about all of the surgeries, recovery times, and hospital visits we had. She had one more surgery left and I encouraged her and she encouraged me. It was such a special memory and one that has impacted my life tremendously! 
So I will leave you with this: share your story!  Even though sometimes you might not feel equipped to encourage someone else, just you being able to understand a little bit about what the other person might be going through is encouragement in itself! 
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August Monthly Reflection

2 families helped with financial assistance in August
175 families helped with financial assistance to date
$716,000.00 in financial assistance awarded 
$7,000 donated in August
THANK YOU!
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