Let’s Go Girl
Both Sabrina and Camillo’s favorite singer was none other than Shania Twain. Their favorite song was “Let’s Go Girl”. Shania’s songs were the ones they enjoyed listening to the most. Sabrina began singing Shania songs from the age of 2 years old. She would sing into her microphone and wanted to be videotaped. Memories we will always cherish.
During Camillo’s stay at the hospital he would constantly watch videotapes of all her concerts and TV specials. Everyone on the hematology/oncology ward knew Camillo adored Shania. There was one nurse in I.C.U. whom Camillo took an instant liking to. She asked him one day if he would like to watch television and if there were some specific videos he wanted to see. She gave him a few suggestions such as Barney or Bob The Builder. He looked at her and asked “Do you have Shania Twain?” The nurse was quite bewildered because she was unaware that there was a cartoon about Shania. We explained to the nurse there was not a cartoon version of Shania he wanted Shania live.
We can attest to the fact that Camillo was Shania Twain’s youngest fan. She was his inspiration and her music picked him up when he was really down. Her music brought immense peace, laughter and joy to both Sabrina and Camillo.
Above is a small glimpse of these two very special children. It was their continuous, contagious smile that motivates us to put smiles on other children’s faces.
– Mommy
Sabrina - Social Butterfly
It always draws a smile to my face when I think back upon Sabrina's visit to our house. "Little Miss Social Butterfly" made no secret that she loved to have a busy social agenda. She even came prepared with a plan and a scenario. Not finding us very forthcoming with invitations to our house, she obliged. During a phone conversation, she waited to be out of sounds way from her parents, and in a loud whisper said quite candidly: ”I’m free for supper tomorrow." She continued by saying " My daddy can drop me off at your house ... he won't come in ... he will leave and I will stay for supper with you guys. Later on my daddy will come and pick me up and you can give him a coffee."
When Sabrina came to our house for an afternoon of swimming, she was very anxious to try the diving board for the first time. Nervous but excited, she took her time for the first jump. She made sure Louis was waiting just below in the water to catch her. She was so proud of herself after that first jump. Many more followed with the same scenario.
She soon mastered her diving technique ... so much so that Louis, although still required to wait nearby in the pool, no longer seemed to serve as lifeguard but rather as a second phase to diving board. Sabrina would perform one jump off the board followed by a second off of Louis’s chest. After about 20 minutes, Sabrina insisted she didn't need a break. Louis, however, emerged from the pool looking a little tired, holding his stomach and chest. He observed that she had a pair of strong legs for her size and thought he had been "winded."
After an afternoon of swimming at our house Sabrina decided to go inside to use the bathroom. Several minutes went by and Sabrina had not returned so I went to find her. I noticed that all the bottom kitchen cabinet doors were opened and Sabrina was standing nearby. I commented aloud:
"Gee, I don't remember having opened all these cabinet doors."
Sabrina then replied very nonchalantly,
"Oh no Nevine, I opened them. I wanted to see what you have."
These memories forever bring a smile to our faces and warmth in our hearts. They capture the pure essence and joy that Sabrina spread with ease and grace.
– Nevine and Louis, friends