Hello Everyone!
My apologies for being away for so long! I have recently returned to work part time and it took me a bit to get my schedule under control! First and foremost, I still get to be a full time mom to my main man Tyler, but am able to work a few hours ever day too!
I have so much to share I just don't know where to begin!! Tomorrow I will talk about my new job and all the fabulous things I am learning, and the next day I will let you know what my goofball kitty was up to.....But today I want to talk about my new friend Avery.
My husband works with a fantastic coach I'll call Chris. He has a beautiful wife and two gorgeous kids. His 5 year old son Avery was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 3 years old. He was treated and went into remission. Unfortunately they found out recently that the leukemia has returned and Avery is once again undergoing treatment.
A wonderful lady started a "meal train" for the family and I quickly signed up. Now those who know me know that cooking is not my first love but I will do anything to help a friend, even a friend I've never met before. I made some homemade potato soup, salad, bread, brownies and off Tyler and I went to deliver "dinner".
I happily followed my phone GPS to their house and everything was going perfectly until my phone went dead. Poop. Oh well, I think I can remember what the house looks like from an online photo, so I'm just going to wing it! I pulled in the driveway (praying the whole time that this was the right house), rang the doorbell and was greeted by this beautiful blonde lady with an amazing smile! Immediately a young gentleman in a T-shirt and undies came running to the door and introduced himself as Avery. He took one look at Tyler and said "wanna come play with me"!
To look at this 5 year old boy you would never know the battle he is waging. Yes, his head is bald from chemotherapy but he has a smile that lights up a room and an enthusiasm for life untouched by the challenges he faces. I spent a little time getting to know Avery's mom (and I'm going to love her forever), then excused myself to let them enjoy their dinner. (I hope they enjoyed it!)
Please know that I don't write this so you all will know what a loving, fantastic person I am. I am nothing compared to this brave family with a very special little boy. Avery's mom said "we take each day as it comes, the good with the bad, and just keep praying. She didn't talk about the nights she was up with her son as he was violently sick from the chemo, but I know she was.
I have one son, my dearest Tyler. He's almost 8 years old, not 5, but I can imagine what it would be like if he were fighting something like leukemia. I don't know that I could be as brave and strong as Avery's mother is - I only hope I would be half as amazing.
One thing I do know is that if we pray, God listens and miracles happen every day. I don't know God's plan for Avery and his family but that little boy has touched my heart and will be included in my prayers each and every day.
If you have a moment will you please say a prayer for Avery and his family? I believe in miracles and I pray that Avery will be cured so he can grow into the man he is destined to be. Something tells me he is going to do great things......
