I was pregnant with Nathanial when I heard of Sue Erickson's family's (Matthew's mom) story. We had gone to college together and were friendly but didn't run in the same circles. We were FB friends and had kept up thru there enough. When I read her post about an ultrasound with some unexpected results, I felt like it was my own kid. I don't know why, maybe it was being pregnant (1 behind ahead of her) also with my third child, who was also a boy, or also having a boy and girl at home. I don't know. But it took my breath away, like I'm sure it did many other families and friends.
To follow Matthew's story thru surgeries, chemo, and hitting milestones slowly, was such an encouragement. To hear how he has been "adopted" by local colleges, and also how this affects his brother and sister. Here was a post from her last week.
As a mother of a baby with cancer, I have had some tough, sad, happy, proud, exhausting days. This morning while we were hanging out, Nolan said, "mommy! I wish I had cancer and not Matthew." When I asked him why he said that if he had the cancer and Matthew didn't then Matthew would have never had to have so many brain surgeries or chemo or be in the hospital and he would be able to crawl and walk ...and move his left arm and hand and then he could play like other kids. I fought back the tears so heartbroken that a 7 year old child would wish cancer upon themselves and sadly knows all too much about the cancer world and what it has done to his baby brother. I was sad because I have felt the same way--I wish that I could take on this cancer so Matthew doesn't have to. I was also so proud that at 7 years old Nolan's heart is so pure and so full of empathy that he would make that statement. I am proud that he loves his brother so much that he would feel this away. The only assurance I could give him was that he doesn't have to take the cancer from Matthew and that Matthew will be able to crawl and walk and use the left side of his body someday--it will just take a lot of hard work. So this morning this mom is sad, happy, heartbroken and proud all wrapped into one.
Whenever we would feel overwhelmed, ungrateful, unhappy with our situation or life at the moment, Sue would post some amazing heartfelt post of REAL Courage, and REAL perseverance, and seeking the Lord's will in ALL OF IT. I have been humbled over and over and OVER again, holding our kids a little longer, and changing my bad attitude a little quicker, as I'm sure many you who know of them have been as well. Matthew has celebrated his 2nd birthday and this week received a "thumbs up" for no scans for the next 4 months we are so ecstatic for him and his family! So what can I do? As one person, I feel so small. But with this new adventure with Beachbody and our little "business" (hate calling it that, when it's just our life now), we are able to reach and help so many more people. Our 6 month journey has gotten us great health and in great shape, and I attribute that to the T25 program. You all know how head over heels we are about this program and think everyone should at least try it to see if it's for you. This month it is on sale, a savings of $90. But, even if you don't want to try it and would rather try another program John and I are donating ALL of our April commissions to the Erickson Family. So let's get this party started.
So please consider this being the month you take action if you've been on the fence about a taking your health and fitness to the next level. Not for me or John, we gain nothing monetarily, but for a family that has struggled but has been blessed and given blessings, and you not only get the awesome feeling of helping others but you will physically be helping yourself as well. We all win!
Message me via FB, email (myshell25@hotmail.com) or phone 440.789.5956 for all the details.
These are this month's promotions, but all purchases made this month, commissions go toward the family. They get something and you get something, let's do this!
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