Amy's 'momentary trouble'

Today was Amy’s visitation. It was a VERY long day…I’m exhausted…spent physically and emotionally. There’s a part of me that still can not believe that she is gone…so young…so vibrant. Being Amy’s husband, I have always been aware of how special she was; she had a way about her that instantly connected with any child. And it didn’t matter if the child was more of a challenge; she took the time needed to nurture and make the child feel loved. And children loved her just as much; there were countless times that we’d run into a student while out shopping and the child would always run up to her and give her a big hug.
While I don’t have confirmed figures yet, people in Baraboo and Waterloo/Cedar Falls came out in hordes in support of Amy last night. There are confirmed reports that many locations ran out of dough and had to send someone to a nearby community (or two) to retrieve more supplies! Wait times ranged anywhere from 1 to 2 ½ hours! Some companies ordered pizza for the entire staff, some schools actually set aside their normal daily menus and had Pizza Hut cater lunch in for the students. What started out as a plan to raise a small amount of funds until the main fundraiser (to be held in Baraboo on Super Bowl Sunday), turned into this huge coordinated effort. My thanks goes out to ALL of those who helped make the night a smashing success!...I truly don’t think Pizza Hut knew what hit them! And I thank YOU …you showed up, ordered pizza and helped us out. Many of you do not know us, but that didn’t matter. You heard about Amy and reached out and showed us your compassion…My kids and I appreciate it and may God richly bless you for it.

This is Amy's story as seen and told by me – V