
We drove to Primary Children's Hospital this morning with our car full of items to donate on behalf of Aaron. We had to have Preston's blood drawn first. We checked in and then we went to the lab. We sat in silence as Preston watched a Mom read to her son in a wheel chair. He watched so carefully moving from one chair to the next trying to see what book she was reading. She noticed and smiled. We watched a Dad hold his baby girl who had down syndrome. She smiled so big at us so we of course smiled back. We listened to the cries come out of the lab, then calming voices trying to reassure those who cried in pain and fear. We went in and came out and this time no one was hurt, no tears were shed. Preston confidently told us "I am a Man". Sam left to meet us with the car and as we started to leave we witnessed the numerous parents who hung in the hallowed halls of the hospital with despair and tears. Families surrounding them, Grandparents telling their children that they will be okay. As Sam and I walked we both looked at each other and tears just flowed from our eyes, You feel hopeless, you know what some of these people are facing, and we wouldn't wish it upon any of them. I wish I could have done something to ease their pain, I wish I could have helped in some way. So for all of you who helped donate to our Aaron Errand, I wanted you to know that you did help. You are going to ease burdens of parents who are away from home who are helping their children fight for their lives, whose last thing on their mind I am sure is an Easter Basket. When parents saw us unloading our stuff I heard them say 'oh yeah its Easter this weekend'. These families will be taken care of because of you and your help. Thanks again for all of the help our hearts are so full as most of the donations came from complete strangers who didn't even know us, and friends we don't even see any more. Humbled, I am truly humbled to be a thought in your mind.
Our "moment" was 8 years ago when we did our daily haul into the NICU to tend to our critically ill son and saw stuffed moose all over and asked why they were there, "because it's Valentine's Day!!!". Oops, our romantic day would be spend looking over our son praying for his life to be saved. Those Easter baskets will make a world of difference to lots of families. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing project! Kristen has been the recipient of many donated gifts while she has been in the hospital, all loved and much appreciated. I hope to get involved with one of your "Aaron errands" soon.
ReplyDeletewow. you are inspiring. seriously... inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBrandi, You and your family never cease to amaze me. I will always consider it my great privilege to call you my friend.
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