Tonight Leslie went and hung out with her mother, sister, and sisters in law. So it was just me and my little buddy all alone for the night. Well, instead of sitting around the house, we ended up going to visit my friend Ryan. His wife Megan was gone down to Gunnison, so it all worked out. Anway. Ryan, Ethan, and I began talking smack about Obama, and shared some opinions on the recent election when we decided it was time to get a bite to eat.
I gotta tell ya, I love these Western style types of burgers that have the Bacon and Deep Fried Onions. Freaking awesome.
Anyways, during dinner, Ryan began telling me a story about a little boy named Trent. He told me how this kid had been diagnosed with Leukemia (A Cancer involving your blood Cells which I don't know about very much) and that around a week or so ago was notified that he would die soon. Ryan told me that Trent made his wish (where he could have anything he wanted) and it was that any money that anyone had to offer , he wished that the money would go to his Parents to pay off their house.
Well, Ryan told me about a blog that Trent and his family had been keeping, so after hanging out with Ryan, Ethan and I headed for home, got through I-15 traffic, and I began reading Trent's amazing blog.
Often I struggle to ever show emotions to anyone but my wife, but at this time I will admit, without ANY hesitation, that the story of this little boy brought me to tears... I was truly inspired, and I admire the courage and faith that such an individual of young age, and the same goes for his family. I couldn't imagine the burden... and I cannot even think of what state I would be in if that happened to my son. I'm so grateful for what I have in life, and am so pleased with Trents story, I will provide his link, and also a link to Ryan's older brother Mike's post about Trent, which I also felt overwhelmed with. I will be forever grateful for Trent's faith, and I will remember him for the rest of my life.
Here's Trent's Blog: Trent
And here's is Mike Warner's tribute: Tribute
2 comments:
Hey bud, what an amazing story, its nice to hear about things that are positively a wake up call. And realize that you dont have it so bad after all. Thank you so much for sharing that story. Love you so much and I cant tell you enough how much I miss you and your family. Tell Les and Ethan I love them too. Luv your big sis Beck
Ok, yes I know I am a weepy crier, but this really touched me. Makes us know that our problems are really quite as significant as we think. Give that handsome Grandson,our Les and yourself a hug from us!
Love ya tons bud! Ma
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