Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Hey guys....sorry to be so noncommunicative lately; Mark and two of the kids went out of town for a week, and the remaining two (one of whom was ) had nasty colds the whole time. Between holding moaning kids and trying to clean house a bit, I have been skimming but am way behind; perhaps in a day or two. Amy.........<sigh>. Hugs to everyone else as well...seems like so many tough things going on for so many on this list lately...those of you who don't need the hug right now, save it for later! Anyway, on to the reason for this note... For Christmas this year, my sister-in-law gave us a pair of books... " Hope Through Heartsongs " and " Celebrate Through Heartsongs " , two of four books of poetry written by Mattie J.T. Stepanek, a young man with a rare form of MD. It is an experience worth having, folks...an amazingly insightful look at life through the eyes of a child facing a terrible disease with grace and dignity. If you are in a place where reading this kind of thing is a positive, these are excellent. Not at all like the usual " inspiring " material that people think is so helpful but almost always depresses me...these are little glimpses into a child's heart. Wonderful, IMO. Raena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Ohhhh, I saw this little boy and his mother on TV. He was amazing. Hope everyone is feeling better there! -Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 I read about Mattie in People Magazine. I've already ordered the books. Tuna ===== Youth fades; love droops, the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlives them all. " - Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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