A Letter

One of my favorite OTH scenes

Meeting Austin Nichols

Dear Sophia Bush,
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU! One Tree Hill has changed my life and because of it, I found you. You have encouraged me to become the person I am today& continue to try to be better. That is a gift alone that has no price. I'm 15 and to be so fortunate as to have you as my role model is a miracle. Everyone around me notices how much of an impact you make on my life and I'm sure they thank you as well. 
You're class and self-confidence is inspiring. You're involvement with organizations such as Love is Louder teach me to fight for not I only what I want, but what I believe to be right. My life has turned around. I use green products whenever possible (I'm loving my water bobble AKA the Bush Bottle in my house, & all of my lovely Yes To products!) and never tolerate hatred.
Since I was little I've always loved performing. My parents grew up in Glendale/Pasedena and went to USC just like you! (Look at how awesome our boys are doing this season! As always!) I grew up in Dallas so you can imagine that in my family I've been around creative people my whole life. At first I thought I wanted to sing. Music has been my escape since I came down with a chronic illness when I was nine. About two years later I was invited to watch a filming of Hannah Montana and there realized that acting was my passion. When I was able to go back to school for a few short years after that and involved myself in everything "theater". When my illness resurfaced, I was in bed all day with nothing to do so I started watching boxed sets of Tv shows. Then along came One Tree Hill and I was hooked. Everything from the writing to the way music was incorporated on the show to the location of filming intrigued me. I've watched religiously and even gotten my DAD addicted. I sit in my room and memorize monologues from the show or listen to all of the music. 
Last spring a miracle happened. My family has traveled across the country for my medical treatment and other patients have become family for us. We met a women who had contacts in Wilmington. I was able to go to NC with my dad and visit the set for two days during the filming of Flightless Bird, American Mouth. When I walked into the sound stage for the first time I cannot describe the sensation I felt. I was shaking and my legs were buckling under me.I remember on the drive there I was explaining to my dad what an amazing man Greg Prange is. . . I sat behind him for the next two days. It's an experience I will never forget because those were the best days of my life. I met Austin, Rob, Jana, Jackson, Lee, Lisa, Stephen, Michael, James and some amazing crew members. But I think my most vivid memory was when I Beth Crookham walked me toward the offices and said "Let me see if someone is here." She walked out with none other than Mark Schwahn. He is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He asked me who my favorite Character was and I said "Brooke." He said to make sure I got a piece of your wardrobe before I left. (It's now being framed for my room) They had just brought the Brulian wedding dress back from the cleaners when I went into wardrobe. When I saw it I almost fainted. Things became so real to me then. I am forever grateful to so many people.
The only thing I wish could've happened was to meet you. Though, Im not complaining about eating lunch with three of the hottest guys in hollywood(; I am so very lucky and I know it. 
For my 16th birthday on Sept. 27th I have asked to go back to Wilmington. I know that it won't be the same, it was a one-time experience, but I don't care because just being in the town brings me a joy I thought I had lost while being sick. My wish is that I meet you though. Even if it's 10 years from now, I want to meet you. You have helped me overcome so many things and I can't thank you enough.
I don't know how else to express my love and gratitude.
You have saved my life. You have made me fearless and because of you, I am a strong young woman. (thanks for taking the time to read this) <3
Much Love, Caroline(: