Don't take your life for granted.

[Renthead425]

Many of the members on WI are children, and I would guess that even more of them have a normal, average life. you go to school (or are homeschooled), play sports, hang out with friends, see movies, that's all normal. But do you guys ever stop and really appreciate all that you have in life? I don't mean material items (even though you should appreciate all the material items you have. . I mean the other things, like a loving family, great friends, and most importantly, you are healthy.

I just came back from a Celebrity softball game that was put together by a local cancer Donation company, one that me and my family are really into. We've done a lot for the Donator company. My dad has raised over $85,000 dollars for the company, and I myself have raised the most in my grade for the company and my school. through the years, I have met a lot of great people. Most of them are either cancer fighters, or cancer survivors. The similarity between me and them: They are all kids. They are children who have had to live with cancer through their childhood life, and have not had the benefits of being a kid. I've met leukemia survivors, even a two time brain cancer survivor! They all are great people, but the sad thing is: They haven't had a normal life. They've had to spend much of their childhood on hospital beds, or in test rooms.

I met a young boy today about my age, and he spoke to everyone, and said something that really opened my eyes. He said "The hardest part about having braing cancer wasn't the chemo, or having to be strapped down to a table for 15-20 minutes so the doctors could find the radiation. The hardest part about having cancer was that it robbed me of my childhood. It forced me to grow up too soon, and too quick."

It's sad to see young boys and girls not having the chance to go outside and play because they are too weak, or the chemotherapy has affected them. It truly is very sad.

I guess what I'm trying to say is... Don't take your life for granted. Treat each day like it was your last, and while you're at it, be a kid, and enjoy your childhood, because not everyone can.


Hptonks425

[lovemywebbies]

Great post! And you are reading the post of a heart cancer surviver right now. that's right, i've had it

[Renthead425]

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Great post! And you are reading the post of a heart cancer surviver right now. that's right, i've had it

Wow! That's amazing! I hope you are all fine!

[lovemywebbies]

Yup! I had it when i was young

[Renthead425]

I'm glad you're ok now.

[Lyssa45]

Oh, what a beautiful thread.
This really helps everybody remember the meaning and importance of life, and how to live a good one. Don't take what you have for granted, for it may all be gone one day when you least expect it. Live your life to the fullest...just enjoy what you have, enjoy every second of your life and don't take anything for granted.
lovemywebbies- God truly blessed you with a miracle...glad to hear you've recovered from your cancer, hopefully it won't come back.

~Alyssa

[lunalovegood57]

That's really cool what you're doing.

I'm thankful everyday for my family. They are so not the average kind of people, but they are th best family anyone could ask for. I'm not super popular, but the friends I do have are the most amazing people. I've been privledged enough to meet and know some incredible people.

These are the things that I'm really thankful for.

[sunshine_girl]

This truly is a wonderful thread! We do all take our lives for granted. Sometimes doing such humble work as volunteering your time and helping others who have been less fortunate truly opens your eyes and helps you realize all that you have. It's a shame, it really and truly is.

I am so blessed to have been given a perfect life and a magnificent childhood.

[Renthead425]

THanks for the nice replies everyone.

[millie12378956]

First of this is a Wonderful thread! I live life as every day was my last(even before you posted this) and it I try not to look at the down points of a day and move on and forget it. I hope that you all have a fun, safe, and nice Childhood cause from what I've heard the real world is much harder! I'm not exactly normal either I have Xama(dry, dry, dry skin not to gross you out) and Asthma. It gets really annoying cause if it is too hot(too my mom) I have to stay inside all day. And I have REALLY bad allergies so i have to get an allergy shot every sunday(It doesn't hurt, it feels good sometimes, lol) so I try to ignore that and move on. I hope you all live a long, fun, safe life!