1st "Official" Haircut
Did you hear about the song Taylor Swift performed at the StandUp2Cancer telethon? It's called "Ronan". She wrote it after reading a blog that the little boy's mother started when he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. He died in May of 2011 shortly before he was to turn 4. You can download the song on iTunes with proceeds going to cancer related charities. Mommies be warned, I didn't get through more than a few seconds without bursting into tears. Something about this story is really gripping me. Ronan's mommy is my age and in addition to dealing with her profound grief she is finding the strength to dedicate her life to finding a cure. All while continuing to be a rock for her husband and twin boys and growing her family with another baby on the way. I can't fathom the strength of this woman.
I'm instantly reminded that the reason this story feels like it hits so close to home is because I personally know 2 families that are fighting for the lives of their children and 1 that recently lost that fight. It's just not fair at all...The number one message that comes from all of these stories is how precious life really is, to treat each other with kindness, and savor every moment.
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