I had so much fun getting to know Chandler and her mom. Such a sweet and talented girl. I love all the things her family sent in to say about her.
"My greatest wish for Chandler is to live life as her most authentic self. I don't want her opinion of herself to ever be tainted or changed by what other people say. I never want her to dim her light because of other people's inability to be with someone so bright. So smart. So brave. Sometimes people make themselves small to match the world. I want her to stay fully who she is and bright and bold as she has always been." — Aunt Morgan
"She is so brave. My favorite memory of this is when she was five years old and was going to a camp for the very first time and didn’t know anyone. I asked if she was nervous because she didn’t know anyone. She said “no mom, I will make friends!” She said this at five!! She amazes me how brave she was then and even now." — Mom
"Chandler is a great friend in so many ways. She is kind, compassionate, silly, relatable, and drop dead gorgeous! She always makes me laugh and I always have such a great time with her. One time Chandler wrote me a note when we were younger and it made my day and showed me how much she cared. It is on my bulletin board now and it is here before me as I write this. The note says "Hi! If you are reading this, that means you are appreciated and loved. You mean a lot to someone. That someone is Chandler. You are amazing. Out of all the people in the world you were chosen to be the special one. I hope that makes you feel good. Have a wonderful day! Love, Chandler" I really do feel like "the special one" and I hope Chandler knows I would've chosen her too."— Sophia, friend
"I love Chandler’s kind heart and her can-do attitude. Even though she had to recently leave her favorite home and her many great friends, she has been determined to find new friends and learn to love her new home. Most of all, I am always amazed at how much she takes care of her younger sister and provides her a wonderful model to emulate. Chandler even wrote her sister a special song (“You are the One”), and sang it to her for her birthday while playing the Ukulele. Giving such love to a person will always be remembered." — Grandpa Johnson
"If I could give Chandler a bit of advice in 10 years it would be for her to always remember that she comes from "good stock." That's a phrase that my mother used to use with me and I remember it to this day. Not everything will come easy for her, but her core is ultra strong and that's a great place to start! Also, I want her to remember that she has a lot of people who love her and want to help her. She just needs to be open to help and remember to ask for it when she needs it." — Grandma Johnson
"Chandler is one of the most free-spirited people I've ever met. (see here for evidence: endless homemade videos, comedies and goofy pictures with her dog and cousin.) She uses her whole body when she does something and gets into it, food, dance, music, fun. She is deeply brave in shocking ways (going on a solo week trip with her aunt when she was five, turning six and calling truth when no one else will acknowledge it.) She's crazy pretty but not protective of her pretty the way some girls are. She's a hummingbird- she lives off of sugar and movement. She asks questions and then more questions. She's got levels of depth and inquiry. She wants to know why things are the way they are and is free-thinking in her view of things. She's not rigid or static. She's thirsty for knowledge, experience, and growth." — Aunt Morgan
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