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Sent with love: Valentines pour in for paralyzed woman in hospital

Sent with love: Valentines pour in for paralyzed woman in hospital
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Sent with love: Valentines pour in for paralyzed woman in hospital
One Vermont woman is feeling a lot of love. Sara Conchieri has received thousands of special cards from all over the U.S.She fell down down the stairs last year, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. The injury forced her to spend Christmas and New Year's in the hospital, but Valentine's Day was special.Conchieri's friend used social media to ask people to send her cards. "I've gotten cards from all over the place, (like) New Mexico, Colorado, Florida, California, Washington state, Oregon, all of New England," she said.The hospital's medical team said the 35-year-old isn't letting her limited mobility get her down. Her positive attitude is infectious, and the cards serve as a source of motivation to visitors and staff. "She's doing a great job and has really benefited from all the support the community has sent her," said nurse John Rinelli. Conchieri and her team of supporters have even decorated several nearby hospital rooms with cards. "I've read every single card and every single message. There's a lot of people cheering me on and believing in miracles, like I believe in a miracle."

One Vermont woman is feeling a lot of love.

Sara Conchieri has received from all over the U.S.

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She fell down down the stairs last year, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. The injury forced her to spend Christmas and New Year's in the hospital, but Valentine's Day was special.

Conchieri's friend to send her cards.

"I've gotten cards from all over the place, (like) New Mexico, Colorado, Florida, California, Washington state, Oregon, all of New England," she said.

The hospital's medical team said the 35-year-old isn't letting her limited mobility get her down. Her positive attitude is infectious, and the cards serve as a source of motivation to visitors and staff.

"She's doing a great job and has really benefited from all the support the community has sent her," said nurse John Rinelli.

Conchieri and her team of supporters have even decorated several nearby hospital rooms with cards.

"I've read every single card and every single message. There's a lot of people cheering me on and believing in miracles, like I believe in a miracle."