As the world-class medical staff at Riley Hospital for Children worked to save our daughter Abigail, the encouraging words from a cleaning lady at the hospital prepared our ailing spirit into a healthy attitude the guided us on our amazing journey. She simply said, “Now, don’t you dare let me see that tear boiling in your eyes roll down your face. You are in good hands; you just need to smile and believe.” From that divine moment, “smile and believe” became our family’s motto. – Scott and Martha Johnson
That was how Abigail Johnson came into the world in 2003. Abigail has turned into a talented musician and is dedicated to helping other children who are struggling at Riley Hospital. For the second year in a row Abigail, with the help of many friends, Abigail has recorded a second CD of Christmas music. Last year the effort produced over $10,000. All the proceeds from sales will go to benefit the children of Riley. Abigail has dedicated this year’s CD to Riley Kid and Franklin Township student Maddy Justice who is battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Smile & Believe Volume 2: A Riley Christmas CD is available from a variety of sources:
- You can purchase the CD on-line. There are many purchasing options at this site
- Downloads are available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/
abigailjohnson - iTunes
- JL Johnson Fine Jewelers
- Inside Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday Colts game
- Teddy’s Burger Joint on Southport Road
- Deck the Walls
- Shooting Stars Portrait Studios
- Or contact Scott Johnson at swjcoach@sbcglobal.net
Abigail will be hosting a CD promotion party at Teddy’s Burger Joint on State Road 37 South and Southport Road on Friday, December 7 from 3:00-10:00pm.
Smile & Believe Volume 2:
A Riley Christmas CD song list:
- Silver Bells
- Smile & Believe
- It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
- Best Christmas Ever
- The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
- We Need a Little Christmas
- Frosty the Snowman
- I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Production Credits
Producer
Ricardo Laranja
Backup Singer
Jessica Scarzo–Abigail takes voice lessons from her at GuitarWorks
Backup Musicians
Allen Tyson
Isiah Garcia
Adam Wicker
Raul Padro
Will Brown
Co-Song Writers with Abigail
Adam Scarzo & Ricardo Laranja–Smile & Believe–Abigail takes song writing lessons from Adam at GuitarWorks
Aren Anderson & Ricardo Laranja–Best Christmas Ever
About Riley Hospital for Children: Riley Hospital has cared for Indiana’s sickest children since 1924. Each year, families turn to Riley and its regional clinics throughout the state more than 358,000 times. Children come from all 92 Indiana counties, across the nation and throughout the world.
