One of my duties at work is to help families who have children that become ill and need assignments or assistance with teachers. Today, I met with a family whose son.....who is only 15 has been diagnosed with cancer. Last weekend they went to medcheck because he had a cold. Then when the cold didn't go away they thought it might be bronchitis so they went to their doctor on Wednesday morning. By Wednesday afternoon he had been diagnosed with cancer. By last Friday he had been given his 1st chemo therapy treatment. Today he came in with his family! This kid is a 4.0 honors kid who is determined to keep coming to school. His parents described the chemo and I shook my head in agreement. His dad said you nod as you have been through this before and unfortunately I have had experience with this disease. They commented about the smell of chemo and although my grandfather has been gone for over 5 years, I still remember the smell of chemo!
So today I am reminded that everything can change when you least expect it, no matter how old you are, how much money you have, no matter what your plan is.....your world can be turned upside.
I am reminded today of how blessed I am with my life
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