ADAM
While recuperating from her second open heart surgery at Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, my six-year-old daughter Kelly was moved from the intensive care unit to the floor with the other children. Because a section of the floor was closed, Kelly was put in the wing reserved for cancer patients. In the adjacent room, a six-year-old boy named Adam was fighting a battle with leukemia. Adam stayed at the hospital from a portion of each month while receiving chemotherapy treatments. Every day Adam sauntered into Kelly's room to visit, pushing the pole that held his chemotherapy bag. Despite the discomfort of the treatments, Adam was always smiling and cheerful. Adam had a way of finding the positive and the humour in any situation, however difficult.
One particular day, I was feeling tired and anxious for Kelley's release from the hospital. The gray, gloomy day outside only fueled my poor mood. While I stood at the window looking at the rainy sky, Adam came in for his daily visit. I commented to him on what a depressing day it was. With his ever-present smile, Adam turned to me and cheerily replied, "Every day is beautiful for me." From that day on I have never had a gloomy day. Even the grayest days bring a feeling of joy as I remember with gratitude the words of wisdom spoken by a very brave six-year-old boy named Adam.
Patty Merritt - Reprinted by Permission of Patty Merritt - 1995 Patty Merritt, extracted from 'A 2nd helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul' Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, Health Communication, Inc., 1995
While recuperating from her second open heart surgery at Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, my six-year-old daughter Kelly was moved from the intensive care unit to the floor with the other children. Because a section of the floor was closed, Kelly was put in the wing reserved for cancer patients. In the adjacent room, a six-year-old boy named Adam was fighting a battle with leukemia. Adam stayed at the hospital from a portion of each month while receiving chemotherapy treatments. Every day Adam sauntered into Kelly's room to visit, pushing the pole that held his chemotherapy bag. Despite the discomfort of the treatments, Adam was always smiling and cheerful. Adam had a way of finding the positive and the humour in any situation, however difficult.
One particular day, I was feeling tired and anxious for Kelley's release from the hospital. The gray, gloomy day outside only fueled my poor mood. While I stood at the window looking at the rainy sky, Adam came in for his daily visit. I commented to him on what a depressing day it was. With his ever-present smile, Adam turned to me and cheerily replied, "Every day is beautiful for me." From that day on I have never had a gloomy day. Even the grayest days bring a feeling of joy as I remember with gratitude the words of wisdom spoken by a very brave six-year-old boy named Adam.
Patty Merritt - Reprinted by Permission of Patty Merritt - 1995 Patty Merritt, extracted from 'A 2nd helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul' Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, Health Communication, Inc., 1995
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