I hesitated about writing this post for two reasons....First of all, I did not want to dampen the spirits of my friends, and second....I don't ever like to display an attitude of negativity.....
And then, I remembered that the very reason I started blogging in the first place was to allow ME/MYSELF to express my feelings in words. Things that bring me joy, but also those things that bring me sorrow...
After all, my life is not perfect and I too have situations in life that make me just as normal as my neighbor....life does deliver times of sadness as well as those beautiful days of joy...
I know that this is true for me....My heart is so full of warmth and love for my grandchildren....
As most of you know, our precious 13 year old grandson has fought a very long and hard battle with leukemia. He is a survivor and for this, we are overwhelmed with thankfulness...We Praise God and give HIM all the glory for Tucker's healing....
Needless to say, Tucker still has many struggles from the damage that was done to the nerves in his feet, due to radiation and chemo....(I mentioned earlier this week, that he is going to have to start therapy again)
The neuropathy and the weakness in the lower portion of his legs has caused him to have some difficulty in running and in his balance. The balance issue is not that bad, but sudden turns might cause him to stumble just a bit...This is quite a challenge for a once "STAR" athlete. Before his leukemia, he had the natural abilities to play baseball or whatever sport that he chose to play..
His speed was definitely an outstanding quality that he possessed....
"Determination"
Learning how to overcome the obstacles that life throws at you......
Tucker is playing football this year and this is a tremendous blessing in itself. He works extremely hard and he really does endure a lot of pain in his feet throughout the practices and the games. His oncologist has encouraged him to do whatever he can do to get his life back to normal... Dr. Leavey is wonderful when it comes to building up the greatest of confidence in the kids that he has treated for cancer. He believes in them and he knows that it takes this confindence for them to be the best that they can be in life...
I am very proud of Tucker......BUT...last night I saw a very heartbroken little fellow....He played very well and did a great job in his position. However, just prior to the game, he heard a couple of the guys (which are supposedly good friends) making some pretty harsh statements in regards to his position on the team. Tucker did question them, but they responded by saying "We were not talking to you."
This was very devastating for him and he was very hurt. He had a look of DEFEAT on his face.
I know that these are just kids, but to witness the hurt on Tucker's face was very heartbreaking for this grandmother. His cancer has been healed, but the sad thing is, it is very difficult to heal or mend the damage that is cause by negative words.
These words are great, but difficult for a child to understand, especially when they are hurt.
Everyday, I try to give him encouragement by telling him....."Don't let ANYTHING stand in your way. You are a child of God and He loves you. He has a plan for you."
The great thing is......"God is down in front. He is in the tomorrows. It is tomorrow that fills
us with dread, but GOD is there already! All the tomorrows of our life have to pass Him before they can get to us"
F.B. Meyer
God is in control and HE has Tucker's future in His hands!
I am thankful that when I speak the smallest of whispers, God is always close enough to hear me....He will deliver peace to Tucker and he will wipe away my tears.....
I wish you much sunshine on your path for today...
Hugs,
Shug ~
