Magnolia Park Elementary School

   

Magnolia Park Elementary School is located in Ocean Springs, Mississipppi. Students at this school – in Mrs. Hubbard’s 4th grade class – were studying the human body and researching heart transplants on the Internet just two days after Ben received his new heart.

They found Ben’s story and sent the following message;

Dear Ben and family,

Our class has been studying the human body, and we were researching heart transplants on the internet. Mrs. Hubbard had just told us a story about her three-year old son, Brock having a heart prodecure done at UAB last Christmas when your story popped up on the Montgomery Advertiser, and we read it as a class. You are a very strong and courageous boy, and you are an inspiration to all of us. Through your story, we’ve been able to discuss the importance of organ donations. We’ve researched the people waiting for transplants, donors, the procedures, and the pure joy of the recipients’ families. Being in Alabama, we feel a connection because you’re so close to Mississippi.

We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers daily, and we will be keeping up with your story on the internet.

Stay strong and keep taking pictures for us to view.

Love always,

Mrs. Hubbard and class

Magnolia Park Elementary

Ocean Springs, MS

I have been exchanging emails with her class and explaining some of the challenges Ben will face as he recovers.

Today, Ben received a basketball goal with adjustable stand and ball from Mrs. Hubbard’s family and 4th grade students. It is a small one that can be set up in his hospital room. This will encourage him to stand, stretch and exercise his weak arm and leg muscles. (They also informed me that a care package is on the way).

Ben and family want to thank Courtney Hubbard, her family, and her students for their kind words and generous gifts.

PS - Below is another photo of Mrs. Hubbard’s class — they wanted to send a “silly” version that would make Ben laugh.

 

PSS – Please read the next post about about Chad Lee, Jr.