A seven-year-old girl, badly injured by a tornado that killed her nine-year-old brother, was not excited after receiving his boxes. Christmas gifts from donald and Melania Trump,
A spirited 7-year-old Evelyn Rackley reacted to the news when filmed by her grandmother, Pam Moore, weeks after her older sister and best friend Anistin was killed by a tornado that destroyed the family home in Carruthersville. also destroyed, Missouri on 10 December.
‘These boxes came in the mail, and they are…President Trump, Both these boxes. can you believe it?’ Moore says Evelyn smiles with hope.
‘Oh dear me!’ The brave little girl screams with joy while wearing a back brace and having Christmas matches with her dad, Trent Rackley, who, like Evelyn’s younger sister, Alana, has minor injuries.
Meanwhile, Evelyn’s mother, Meghan Rackley, is slowly recovering from a severe brain stroke, but has since recovered from a coma and is able to say her mother’s name.
A spirited 7-year-old Evelyn Rackley reacted to the news when filmed by her grandmother, Pam Moore, weeks after her older sister and best friend Anistine was killed on December 10 by a tornado that hit the family home. also destroyed. He was wearing a back brace. and suffered minor injuries while having a Christmas match with his father, Trent Rackley, who is fond of Evelyn’s younger sister, Alana.
‘We are very excited by the strength and determination you have shown during this very difficult time. You will remain in our hearts for the utter care and comfort as you are recovering,’ the letter read.
‘Donald and Melania Trump sent package! They found hats signed by Donald Trump, presidential blankets, American Girl dolls, books signed by President Trump and Melania, pens, bracelets and more!’ Moore posted a video of Evelyn on Facebook on Christmas Day to find out about the gifts.
Moore also posted a touching letter sent to the former president and his wife to lift the little girl’s spirit during this difficult moment in their lives.
‘We are very excited by the strength and determination you have shown during this very difficult time. You will remain in our hearts for all the care and comfort as you are recovering,’ the letter read.
‘With your strong spirit, and the unwavering strength and support of your wonderful family and many friends, your future potential is limitless.’
Evelyn’s mother After Meghan recovered from her injuries, relatives said they needed a miracle for the mother-in-law and kindergarten teacher.
‘My mama’s heart was overjoyed to hear him say my name. He is such a strong fighter. She will continue to improve every day,’ Moore posted about her daughter on December 23.
Evelyn Rackley, 7, was filmed using a walker to walk down the hallways at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital less than a week after her surgery, in a video posted by her grandmother on Sunday.
Also on Sunday, Evelyn draws a heart around a photo of herself and her sister, Anistine, who were struck by one of the deadly tornadoes that swept through five Missouri Valley states on December 10.
The tornado that swept the girls’ Carruthersville home threw them, their 3-year-old sister Alana and their parents – Meghan and Trey – into a field, killing 9-year-old Anistine and seriously leaving Evelyn and Meghan. injured by
The plight of the Rackley family caught the nation’s attention when in early December a photo of Evelyn and her sisters taking refuge in their bathroom after more than 30 tornadoes struck Kentucky, Missouri and three other states, went viral, in which at least At least 90 people died. Sadly, his asylum attempt did not succeed, which was followed by a horrific tragedy.
After a successful round of surgery for a broken vertebra, Evelyn began a slow and steady walk in her hospital room, while family members cheered her on as she saw the hope in the midst of her tragedy.
Evelyn, at left, with her older sister Anistine, 9, holding a doll in the bathtub, and younger sister Alana, 3, taking refuge in their bathroom when one of more than 30 tornadoes struck their Carruthersville home. destroyed. Anistine was killed in the tornado
The entire Rackley family was swept away from their home during the devastating storm. (Pictured from left to right: father Trey holding Evelyn, Anistine, and mother Meghan Alana)
The family home was one of hundreds of flats after tornadoes hit five states last week
Trey and Alana, 37, suffered less serious injuries and were discharged from the hospital.
Meghan, 32, who went into a coma, was hospitalized in St. Louis due to severe brain trauma.
Her great aunt said that Evelyn is making good progress after the surgery, but that she has to undergo a lot of therapy until she is fully recovered. He will also have to wear a back brace for the foreseeable future.
‘I keep trying to wake up from this nightmare,’ she said, adding that Evelyn – Ava – is in good spirits but ready to come home.
In a Facebook post, Moore called Ava “the bravest little girl.”
He has won the hearts of everyone in this hospital.
‘She’s been very strong. All I know is that his older sister, Ani, is right with him. I can feel it,’ she wrote.
Hooker linked the two young girls’ relationship: ‘They were very close, apparently, just two years apart. They shared a bedroom.
‘There’s just so much tragedy involved in this.’
Evelyn began learning to walk again after completing her back surgery. For the foreseeable future he will have to weaken a back brace
Evelyn’s recovery comes as good news for the family after the death of her sister, Anistine, pictured
Three-year-old Lani was discharged from the hospital on Sunday evening.
Mother Meghan Rackley (left), 32-year-old, suffered a brain injury, major cuts and multiple fractures. Father Trey Rackley, 37, received cuts and bruises and the youngest daughter, Alana, 3, (right)
Emergency responders traced the family and took them to a nearby hospital where Evelyn told doctors: ‘I was flying around in a tornado and I begged Jesus to take care of me, and he spit on me – And the tornado spat me out. Mud.’
Hooker said that after prayer after the tragedy, searchers in the area near Rackley’s home found the doll that Anistin was holding in the photo.
Hooker said it was Anistine’s favorite, and she called it Baby Mauve.
‘They brought me baby Maw, and I’m cleaning it up so that [Avalinn] Maybe baby Maw,’ she said.
The community continues to rally behind the family and has created a crowdfunding page To help cover funeral, medical and other expenses.
Loved ones say that Anistin, who had been battling a rare liver disorder since childhood in which the bile ducts didn’t develop properly, was always full of energy and happy.
She often dressed up beautifully for her cheerleading competitions, practiced cartwheels and splits, and taught herself new TikTok dances.
Hooker called her a ‘special angel’.
Aunt said, ‘I just gasped because she could split all the time, and she just laughed.’ ‘She loved to dance.’
Hooker found one of Anistine’s favorite dolls, Baby Mawmaw, in the rubble of their home
The Rackly Girls (from left) Evelyn, Alana and Anistine posing for a family Christmas photo
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