Please understand, I
didn’t write this blog to make you said or to ruin your holidays. In fact, my
intentions are quite the opposite. I want you (and me) to remember just how
blessed we are at this time of year.
I saw this story on the
internet and it truly touched my heart. I was right in the middle of wondering
how I’m going to get everything done in time for the holidays and doing a bit
of daydreaming about Christmas hoping
that everything goes as planned. It was at this time that I (quite by accident)
saw this story on the internet. Suddenly my little concerns became just that
and I realized just how lucky I really am.You don’t need to be a
parent to appreciate this story but if you are, well, it’s going to hit home I
can assure you.
Her name is Delaney
(affectionately nicknamed “Laney”) Brown. She is 8 years old and lives in West
Reading, Pennsylvania. Her biggest Xmas wish this year was to see her street
filled with Christmas carolers. She has already gotten her wish. Thousands, yes
thousands of carolers lined the
street on Saturday just to sing for her. What makes her so special?
Laney was diagnosed in
May with a rare form of leukemia. Earlier last week she was given only days
left to live and it is not known if
Laney will see Christmas this year. There is a “Team Laney” Facebook page where
you are most welcome to say hello and wish her the best. After she heard all of
the carolers she gave 2 “thumbs up” there and posted "I can hear you
now!!! Love you!” If you have the time to read this than you have the time to
give her your support.
As I mentioned in the
beginning I didn’t write this to make you sad. I wrote it to remind all of us that this is a special time
of year and we shouldn’t get “hung up” on our petty problems. Enjoy the season
and be thankful for all of the people in your life that matter the most. More
importantly, make sure you tell them that and please don’t forget to take a
minute and say hello to Laney
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