Dear Dr. Kirkpatrick,  

It's been awhile since we've been in touch directly, but I wanted you to know that I have not forgotten how you have helped to change my life. 

Every holiday, special event and happy memory I have is seamlessly blended with a deep appreciation for what yourself, Dr. Robert Schwartzman and Dr.  Peter Rorh, have done for me.    

My husband, daughter and I just returned from a trip to Disney, and I thought it only fair that you see a glimpse into our now, blissful life together.  I added in a few other photos with special meaning as well. 

Recently at the beach, my daughter, Sophie, was dancing around with a shawl that my husband had bought for me to help keep me warm while I was in the hospital in Germany - seeing her dance with it brought me to tears.  I still marvel at the fact that I am at a point in my life where I can be a mother to a little girl I never thought I'd be able to have because my life had been taken away by something called RSD / CRPS.   

Having my life back is something I have never taken for granted, and I just felt the need to express to you the lasting effect your work has had on my life, and the life of those around me.      

Sincerely,  

Elizabeth Jones

April 25, 2009

Florida, USA