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1. #563902
   On December 5th, 2008 at 12:40 pm, wighttrasch said:

   Ok; enough. I’ve cried twice today already!

   How sweet.

2. #563905
   On December 5th, 2008 at 12:41 pm, b-cat said:

   A little sanity. What a welcome relief. I’m glad it is Virginia’s representative.

3. #563906
   On December 5th, 2008 at 12:43 pm, PBoilermaker said:

   Yeah, filth like that other “ornament” doesn’t belong in the same zip code as something like this.

4. #563908
   On December 5th, 2008 at 12:46 pm, ClearlyNow said:

   What a lovely story, and how refreshing to encounter joy and kindness in the mix. thank you.

5. #563911
   On December 5th, 2008 at 12:48 pm, feebiebabe said:

   Wow. That’s an amazing story.

6. #563928
   On December 5th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, zorro said:

   Her talents are more remarkable considering she has limited vision and was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was 1. She has undergone chemotherapy and radiation treatments and endured several surgeries.

   Tears… Young Miss Katie demonstrates the True American Spirit! Never give up. Use God’s Gifts to the fullest. God Bless her.

7. #563934
   On December 5th, 2008 at 1:00 pm, letget said:

   What a wonderful story for a sweet little girl. It is a beautiful ornament, she is talented. I pray she continues to be well.
   L

8. #563954
   On December 5th, 2008 at 1:20 pm, rambler said:

   What a contrast to the impeach Bush ornament. It never ceases to amaze me how talented young people are inspite of a disability and how immature adults can be in a effort to make a childish point.

9. #563957
   On December 5th, 2008 at 1:22 pm, KCK said:

   The little artist’s story is remarkable!

   Michelle, I need to tell everyone that Laura Bush has been a fine supporter of the arts as first lady. It has been a priority with her, and I have never seen article one about it! I heard it first hand, and between the lines of news stories that slipped under the MSM radar.

10. #563958
    On December 5th, 2008 at 1:24 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Christmas can only truly be seen through the eyes of a child.

11. #563960
    On December 5th, 2008 at 1:25 pm, Kevin K. said:

    What a delightful contrast to the rejected ornament–both the ornament itself and the maker! I hope she goes on to great things.

12. #563976
    On December 5th, 2008 at 1:37 pm, flmom said:

    I heard this story the day after Michelle had posted about the BDS ornament from Seattle. It showed to me that you cannot buy class and dignity. Little Katie has more character in her little pinky than Deborah Lawrence will ever hope to have in her whole lifetime. I hope Lawrence feels humbled by this, though I very much doubt it.

13. #563997
    On December 5th, 2008 at 1:56 pm, CleanGuy said:

    Finally, some respect for the honor to have your ornament hanging on the White House Christmas tree.

14. #564013
    On December 5th, 2008 at 2:14 pm, IndyRich said:

    I’d like to buy a replica of the ornament…wonder if she’s taking orders??

    The picture of the ornament is my wallpaper now.

15. #564040
    On December 5th, 2008 at 2:31 pm, kyconservative said:

    Thanks for this story! Looks like Katie has quite a bit of talent and a lot of respect for her country.

16. #564045
    On December 5th, 2008 at 2:36 pm, Marauder said:

    Congratulations, Katie! Good job.

17. #564051
    On December 5th, 2008 at 2:40 pm, rightisright said:

    A little sanity in an upside down world…reading this and clapping… er… cough, while shedding another tear. What a dear, sweet child. May Katie and her family have a Very Merry Christmas…with a very bright future.
    Love and protect the CHILDREN.

18. #564066
    On December 5th, 2008 at 2:49 pm, Mrs. Happy Housewife said:

    Miss Katie School did a great job on her ornament. She’s a talented young artist.

19. #564067
    On December 5th, 2008 at 2:49 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    My dear friend and her mother (who is 95 years old this year) were invited to Laura Bush’s Christmas lunch at the White House last year. I have some photos. You can see by the way Laura treats our elderly that there is nothing insincere about her. President Bush responds to the elderly the same way based on what I saw and heard from my friend. This beautiful child is blessed to have met the Bushes, and I hope she’ll treasure that.

20. #564076
    On December 5th, 2008 at 2:57 pm, FuriousMob said:

    Virginia south of Fredericksburg is one of the best places on Earth you can live. Here is more proof. Shady Grove is walking distance from my house. It’s nice to see something so positive coming from so close to home.

    Now we just need to give NOVA their own state and have North and South Virginia. You can do the same in NY and make East and West New York. Eventually we would be 57 states!

21. #564092
    On December 5th, 2008 at 3:06 pm, frostrt said:

    Bravo, Katie! May God bless you and yours, this Christmas and always.

22. #564100
    On December 5th, 2008 at 3:13 pm, Gothguy said:

    Bravo! Bravo!

    Katie shows class, the other ‘artist’, not so much.

23. #564113
    On December 5th, 2008 at 3:24 pm, b-cat said:

    Now we just need to give NOVA their own state and have North and South Virginia.

    NOVA is kind of ruining the entire state. That comes from someone living in Libland, Charlottesville.

24. #564120
    On December 5th, 2008 at 3:32 pm, FuriousMob said:

    NOVA is kind of ruining the entire state. That comes from someone living in Libland, Charlottesville.

    Exactly. They want “change” so bad, I say give it to them and let them keep it. I grew up in Baltimore, so I know exactly where NOVA is headed. We don’t need that stain anymore.

25. #564193
    On December 5th, 2008 at 4:42 pm, SCTeacher said:

    What a beautiful ornament! I’m sure the kindness and generosity of Laura Bush made a lasting impact on this little girl and her family. Katie will have this memory to treasure for the rest of her life.

26. #564262
    On December 5th, 2008 at 6:02 pm, FamilyMan said:

    WOW! I’ve been doing graphics for forty five years. This little girl has a future. Keep it up Katie. Every new piece you do, makes is a whole new world to live in.

27. #564372
    On December 5th, 2008 at 9:07 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    NIce job Katie. And props to Laura Bush for briging class to every occasion.

28. #564591
    On December 6th, 2008 at 11:31 am, DBNinKY said:

    The 8-year-old Henrico County girl depicted a cardinal (her school mascot as well as the state bird), dogwood blossom and the Blue Ridge Mountains, in keeping with the national theme of red, white and blue.

    This displays a remarkable sense of understanding the relationship between color and connotation, for an eight year old who has suffered some major setbacks with her health. Great job, Katie!

    Her talents are more remarkable considering she has limited vision and was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was 1. She has undergone chemotherapy and radiation treatments and endured several surgeries.

    Which is what events such as this are and should be all about – to inspire, to challenge, to encourage – and not to serve as mere vehicles for middle-aged BDS afflicted professors to gain attention by making spectacles of themselves.