Taylor Swift’s mom Andrea shares emotional moment with teen shark victim

Taylor Swift and her family made the night special for teenage fans after she survived a shark attack earlier this year.

Less than two weeks after Lulu Gribbin attacked by a shark along with two other victims on separate Florida beaches on June 7, after which her left arm and part of her right leg were amputated, the teenager received a “heartfelt” handwritten note and an invitation to the Eras Tour from Swift’s family.

Gribbin attended Swift’s Eras Tour stop at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on November 2, and a post about the experience was published Instagram report documenting her journey on November 3rd.

“About ten days after Lulu was injured, she received a box in the mail from @taylorswift with a handwritten note from her mom Andrea,” the caption read. “They sent heartfelt well wishes exactly when Lulu and the Gribbins needed them, and invited them to a concert of their choice when they were ready to attend.”

At the time, Gribbin was in hospital and didn’t know when she would be able to walk again, but she has made significant progress since June. At the concert, “Lulu, her family and friends danced the night away at the Indianapolis show and sat with Swift’s mom herself,” the post said.

The caption to the post read: “A well-deserved celebration for them all! Thank you Taylor and the Swift family for amazing memories that will never be forgotten.”

According to a video documenting the entire experience, Gribbin and her family sat on the stadium floor and she had the chance to chat with Andrea, 66, with whom she appeared to exchange a friendship bracelet in a separate post from the teen. Instagram page.

The handwritten note sent to Andrea, according to the Instagram video, was accompanied by the stationery text, “From Taylor Swift’s desk,” as well as a paper flower arrangement.

Shortly after the shark attack in June, Lulu’s mom Ann Blair Gribbin shared an update about her daughter, who was “alert” and “chatty” after surgery at the time.

“I witnessed that Lulu is here. Nothing about her personality or her funny, smart and loving self has changed one iota,” Anne shared in her post. blog post on the Caring Bridge at that time. “She may have lost an arm and a leg, but she is here and we are truly grateful for that.”

After Swift performed in Indianapolis, she took up Instagram on November 4th and shared a lengthy note about the experience. “We couldn’t think of a more magical way to end our US shows on The Eras Tour,” she began.

“Just had the best time of my life with 207,000 wonderful people in Indianapolis who showered us with so much love, excitement and joy… I know I will look back on this weekend and smile because it was like a dreamscape, all of it “, wrote the Grammy winner.

Swift added: “Thank you to everyone who came to see us at our last three US shows! And here’s a friendly but extremely important reminder that tomorrow is the US election and your last chance to vote.”