Marie Surprenant , from Atlanta , Georgia , was left paraplegic after being severely abused as an infant . When Marie was eight-months-old she was admitted to the emergency room with more than 14 fractures , weighing only 14lbs . After social workers investigated her case , she was put into foster care and adopted by Michele . Michele Surprenant , who is also a social worker , says it was her adoptive daughter 's idea to write the letter because she is grateful for her new home .
Marie Surprenant , from Atlanta , Georgia , was left paraplegic after being severely abused as an infant . When Marie was eight-months-old she was admitted to the emergency room with more than 14 fractures , weighing only 14lbs . After social workers investigated her case , she was put into foster care and adopted by Michele Surprenant . Michele , who is also a social worker , says it was her adoptive daughter 's idea to write the letter because she is grateful for her new home .