He’s a teenager and yet he’s as worldly as a man three times his age. Fighting cancer teaches you that lesson.
Subtract seven years from this teenage life and you’ll come-up with the first time he met the beast face to face. It showed itself in the shape of a brain tumor. Full-on radiation. ” He handled it,” said his doctor. He did the same when it was time for a full course of chemotherapy too. And he kept his spirits up with two amazingly positive thinking parents, always by his side. They were there today too, except now, their little boy is more independent and now he’s the one assuring them that he’ll be OK.
Such strength…such hope in that electric smile. You want to believe him because now another tumor, seven years later is testing that resolve.
But he marched into that exam room today, shoulders squared, attitude in the right place to hear what the next steps will be to take on this latest attack. There will likely be more radiation, maybe more chemo too.
Another challenge from a deadly enemy.
When we said our good-byes, I wished him well.
His reply, “Don’t worry, I’ll be OK.”
March 21, 2012 @ 9:29 am
Hi Jan, Just came across your hootps of Tolerance -Shoes-Do you have them displayed on any web sites? Would love to send them to friends. Also Yes we can Have told so many people about them. You are still the best artist I have ever known. Come to think about it so is Chris!
March 15, 2012 @ 8:34 am
“Yea though I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death; I will fear no evil; For thou art with me…..” This young man has seen the valley, walked in the valley and thru it and now will once again begin his journey thru this familiar territory. I pray that the Lord will let His mercy and Healing Power shower down upon him once again and heal him.
March 14, 2012 @ 8:39 pm
I am always amazed at the courage, the will to persevere, the hope for life that burns in each of us.
He seems to have that in spades, may it serve him well the coming days.
March 21, 2012 @ 11:18 am
Hello Ava. My name is Eric. I am building your twsbiee and this is my first Message of Hope . I know you are very young right now, but you are a very strong little girl. God has a plan and a great future for you. You have caused a great many people to pause and take into account all that they have to be thankful. One day, God will make us all understand, but for now, we all have to keep faith in your recovery and pray for God’s healing power to overcome you. I can’t wait to meet you and see first hand the joy and spirit you behold. To George and Ann Marie, I’m just one of thousands that will do anything to make your road ahead a little smoother. Please delegate your needs to God’s angels that enter your life in the days, weeks, and months to come. God Bless You Both.
March 22, 2012 @ 10:33 pm
George and Ann Marie, We are Keely’s parents. Haven’t seen you since the bowl game in New Orleans, but have kept up with you grohuth her. After watching you play VT ball and make unbelievable plays, we know you are a man of determination and courage. So we know Ava has great genes to fight with. After seeing pix of Ann Marie, we know where Ava gets her good looks:) We wish we could just wave a magic wand and make this all go away. Our hearts are with you every minute of every day, as are our prayers for Ava and you both. We know first hand that J. H. is a great hospital. May God keep you all in His arms. Much love is coming your way. Alfred and Linda