A Kenyan boy stole US First Lady’s heart when he gifted Melania Trump a lovely Valentine’s Day gift during her visit to Children’s Inn in Bethseda, Maryland.
Mrs Trump visited the children on Valentine’s Day to share the love during the February 14th lovers’ day.
Children’s Inn is a private, non-profit home for children and families taking part in pediatric research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Handed a gift
Meet Amani. He is 13 yrs old & just completed his first treatment today. He gave @FLOTUS a necklace inscribed w/ “Faith” & “Hope” – two words he keeps close during treatments. He has a bracelet he will wear to match FLOTUS. #HappyValentinesDay ❤️@TheChildrensInn @NIH #BeBest pic.twitter.com/VPEbLANX0g
— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) February 14, 2019
The boy, Amani handed the First Lady a handmade necklace inscribed with the words “faith” and “hope”, the words he uses to get through his treatment.
Amani, 13 years-old, is suffering from sickle cell disease and is preparing for a bone marrow transplant with marrow donated by his 8 year-old sister.
Thank you!
. @FLOTUS gifted a necklace from Amani, inscribed with “faith” and “hope,” the words he uses to get through his treatment. He has sickle cell disease and is preparing for a bone marrow transplant with marrow donated by his 8 year old sister. pic.twitter.com/KhgUoWTCfI
— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) February 14, 2019
Ms Trump appreciated the gift saying; “It’s so beautiful. Thank you”.
The First Lady could not conceal her excitement as she took her sweet time glancing at the magical words inscribed on the necklace.
“Loved sharing an afternoon with such sweet valentines! Your bravery, strength, and love is amazing. Thank you to the @TheChildrensInn and @NIH for the lifesaving work you are doing!” she posted on Twitter.