Children are amongst the most vulnerable people on the face of this earth, parents are programmed to protect them at ALL cost. Sometimes, we cannot protect. Sometimes, the child teaches the parent things that no parent should have to learn--bravery, courage, hope and grief.
Last September I was introduced to a sweet lady, Mary Tyler Mom. She lost her precious Donna to cancer and she and her family have chosen to find hope even in their loss. For the month of September she chronicles Donna's journey through surgeries, treatment and heartbreak and she shares her with us. Last year a friend showed it to me in the Chicago Tribune. I was having a hard time and she thought that maybe I could find some solace in the words of wisdom and caring that were being posted.
In the past year since I have been following this family I have been so inspired. I have seen her share her charm and wit and her sadness with readers all over the word. Mary Tyler Mom really and truly demonstrates hope and grace everyday. She is candid and she is caring and awesome.
In her spare time she raises money for research for pediatric cancer. Dedicated research is underfunded to say the least, and I will save that rant for a later post along with an action of what you can do to help (especially if you live in Illinois!) She runs fundraisers, she attends races, she runs a foundation "Donna's Good Things" oh and she works full time and cares for her husband and son! In between she shares herself reminding us to CHOOSE HOPE.
Again this month she is sharing their journey and Donna with us. This time not in just the Chicago Tribune but she is being featured by the Huffington Post! She chooses to share her precious girl with us and give us a glimpse into their lives. If you have not yet done so, please mosey on over and take a look. I promise that you will not regret it and maybe just maybe in reading and sharing Donna's story you can find some hope and witness a whole ton of love.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sheila-quirke/donnas-cancer-story-dance-class_b_1892280.html
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