I saw this youtube video of an amazing boy who had adult leukemia, beat it, then lost his fight against Graft v Host disease. From what I understand, Julien contracted Graft v Host disease through his bone marrow transplant that had first saved his life.
When I first opened this video, he was singing "You are my Sunshine." I almost started crying. That's Sam's favorite song. While I thank God every day for Sam's good health, this made me remember how vulnerable we are to Life. No one knows God's plan except Him. We just need to have enough faith that we'll be able to get through it and that the ultimate blue print is out of our hands and is something we discover as it comes. Julien had a different calling than what his family may have planned, but what he left for us has touched my heart as I'm sure it's touched so many others.
This brave boy had such a great positive outlook on life especially given the hand he was dealt. That sort of attitude is something I hope I'll give to Sam even if he has the best health and life God could give him. This boy must have had amazing parents and had an amazing support system. That is something that every parent should give their child. Can you imagine how much better this world would be if that was the case?
Rest is Peace, Julien. You've touched so many hearts with your message.
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