N.'s best friend, Atticus, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor on his brain stem (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), a little over a week ago. The prognosis is not good. At best he has 1-2 years. He starts radiation on Tuesday, with the hope to shrink the tumor, and give him some time hopefully symptom free.
His mom, Cindy, is one of those amazing moms and amazing friends. She is always making me smile. She loves my boys, as I love hers. This news of Atticus, has been so very tough--words cannot express how much I hurt inside, and how much I hurt for this dear family. I wish that I could take it all away. I wish it was happening to me instead of her. I love her so very much. All I've thought about this week is them. Every waking hour, my thoughts are of them. I've cried so much. I've worried so much. I've wanted to make them happy, I've wanted to make Atticus feel better, but only Heavenly Father can do that. I know through all of this that Heavenly Father has a reason for this. I have felt his Spirit so strong this week, as I've thought about the purpose of life and about his love for each of His children. I know that He can heal Atticus, if it is His will. Right now all I can do is pray and try to be Heavenly Father's hands as I try to help them.
Atticus is one of those awesome kids. He's so witty, so smart, so intense. I love all the little things he says. Just the other day he told Cindy, "I love you up to the stars and highest buildings." N. looks up to him so much. They have been in the same preschool class, and it was Atticus being in his class that made N. okay with going to school (N.'s always a bit cautious and shy in new situations and having Atticus around has helped so much). He has been such a tough little guy through all of this so far. Please pray for him and his family. We love them dearly.
Atticus and Cindy--he is so sweet, he wanted to pick out a gift for his mom while he was picking out a racer at the store for being brave--he picked this Barbie...
N. was scared to pet the bunnies at the arboretum, but Atti held his hand to help him and show him-he is one special kiddo...
Always a leader and always surrounded by lots of friends...
I've never seen that last picture of the three boys. Thanks for posting it. I know exactly how you feel. I'm glad Cindy has you so close for anything she may need!
ReplyDeleteI found the picture on her blog. She's the greatest. I'm also very grateful that Cindy has you--you always have the most insightful and uplifting comments on facebook to her.
ReplyDeleteThis is so heartbreaking. I've been following it on facebook through Melody. I cannot read anything without tears. Though I don't know your friend or her son, I pray for her and that sweet boy. I will pray for you as well. That is so hard to see your closest friends go through something so horrible and to feel so helpless.
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