She has friends in England and prayer groups up and down the East Coast. So it's not just a Rocky Mount thing, Nash County thing or North Carolina thing.

Donations have been pouring in. People from the school, parents and the community have been supportive. One woman raised more than $600 from a bake sale. I didn't know a bake sale could bring in so much. We have a Web site, but it only reaches so many. But the support has been amazing.

It was devastating all around. So we wanted to do something to help since we couldn't be there to hold her hand throughout her time in need.

I was staying with some friends in England, and it was New Year's. My husband, Roy, and I were sleeping, and I woke to the sound of our friend's two little boys. They were going around the bedrooms opening the doors and looking in. When they got to our door, one little boy went to open it and the other said, 'No! Don?t open that door. The princess is sleeping in there.' It made my heart leap out of my chest. I think that was the first time I really realized the impact these films had on people.

...Losinqq a friendd meanzz NOTHING, but losinqq a BEST friendd meanzz EVERYTHING...!!!(:♥

England is my home. I could never leave. I'd miss my family and friends too much.