May 17, 2007
I was visiting the children's hospital a while back and I met an amazing young lady who absolutely made my day. She was a delightful four year-old suffering from childhood cancer and according to the doctors, one of the sweetest kids they ever treated.
I am so glad I got to meet her that day. She was standing in the hallway attached to an IV pole, rubbing her bald little head and looking rather worried.
“Are you alright?” I asked.
“I’m okay,” she said in the sweetest voice. “But my teddy bear has a hell of a headache.”
I laughed so hard I almost cried. She looked at me and started laughing too. We both laughed uncontrollably and each time one of us would stop, the other would giggle and then we’d both burst out laughing again.
It’s amazing how a terminally ill child made me value my very existence. It really put life into perspective.
I am always so appreciative of a humorous nudge from the universe that helps me realize that the world does not revolve around me.
Posted by trevor at May 17, 2007 06:32 AM