In the last month, I have recommitted myself to volunteering more for the Make A Wish Foundation. I became a volunteer 6 years ago and for the most part I really enjoy helping families. Right now I am working with 2 families both of which are Hispanic. My primary role is serving as an interpreter and assisting the children with their wish. I have experienced some pretty tough things in my life but I can never get used to working with families who have sick children. That seems like it is the toughest thing of all. Now that I have Gabbie I am reminded even more of how blessed my family is right now.
My latest Make A Wish child is 11 with leukemia; he has a great smile and a perseverance about him that I am in awe of. He is beating this disease and hopefully he will be cancer free soon.
It is not much but I try to do what I can to give these kids small joy through whatever they wish for. If it were up to me, I would grant them the wish of good health....wouldnt that be awesome!
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