May 23, 2008

They last few days have been full of every emotion in the spectrum. Garrett got a visit from a good friend (Doug) who is a helicopter pilot with the Pennsylvania State Police. Doug rode his motorcycle 30 hours to hand deliver a big check for Garrett's medical fund. We were completely dumbfounded. This is the second major fund raising event people have created to help with bills and expenses relating to Garrett's lifelong continuing medical treatment. While hard to accept, we are so humbled and appreciative of the goodness of so many.

On an extremely tragic and sad note, little Nicholas died suddenly last night. Nick is the little boy whose story struck such a chord in us just a few days ago. We have met with his family a few times. His dad and I prayed together over Nick only yesterday. Little Nick was such a beautiful child and he leaves behind a family with broken hearts. There are no rhymes or reasons for why some folks get more chances than others. When notified of Nick's passing today, they told me that getting to know Garrett for a few short days inspired them to make a decision to donate Nicholas' organs. All too familiar tears came as we all cried for the little boy Garrett never got to know, but had prayed for and delivered gifts to.

I ask anyone reading this post to please pray for Nick's family, and to pray for those children who will receive a second chance at life because of Nicholas and his family's unselfishness.

In Christ,

JD