Do certain things make you sit back and appreciate life in general more?

[Evil_Frisky]

Every year at thanksgiving time a radio station I listen to does a trip to Disney World for chronically and terminally ill kids. As they go thru the trip they talk to the parents and children and discuss the illness and how its affected their lives. I can even begin to imagine the strenth it takes to live each day with the obsticals these families have to overcome.

Just listening to how happy these children are despite numerous surgeries, Dr. Visits, Medications... etc overwhelms me with emotion. Most of these kids aren't even able to enjoy the simple things that we take for grated, running, jumping, playing on the playground with other kids.

I have two beautiful healthy kids that I thank God for each and everyday. And sad but true, when I listen to the parents of the children on the trip talk about how it affects their daily lives, I can't help but be more appreciative of each and every minute Im able to spend with my kids, knowing that there is no guarantee in life. I can't imagine knowing that my child has been giving a timeline, no one can ever say when our day will come but most of these parents are told that their child has only years some even only months.

This radio station has a website set up for donations to fund the trip. They take 45 kids and their family each year, they also make arrangments if the child needs a doctor, nurse.. to be with them. If anyone is interested in taking a look at the website its..... http://www.kiddskids.com/

 

[wootoom]

my wife will be having a baby in july. i think that will change my aspect on life alot more

 

[Evil_Frisky]

my wife will be having a baby in july. i think that will change my aspect on life alot more

No doubt...

And congrats on the good news

 

[geminitwins]

good friends

 

[gonelifting]

I have appreciated things more over the years. I like to think of myself as someone who does`nt take things for granted. I try and make every day special for my family.

Good post Thirsty!

 

[alien amp pharm]

I enjoy dropping my kids off at the pool.

 

[Evil_Frisky]

I had a mascara alert this morning on the way to work listening to one of the stories of a little boy with Leukemia.

Also on this site there is an area you can nominate a kid.

 

[Tryn2]

I work for a company who chooses to make a donation on behalf of the owner every christmas. A few years ago we paid for an operation for a young boy. I was eating at a local restraunt a few weeks after christmas and my shirt had our logo on it. This older lady flipped out and said she was so thankful and pulled me over to meat her family and this young boy....It was the one with the operation...He hugged me and it makes things fall into percpective.

 

[Evil_Frisky]

I enjoy dropping my kids off at the pool.

The virgin girl doesn't count as your kid silly

 

[The Shadow]

simple things:

Sunset or sunrise, the surf, a mountain trial ona cool, crisp morning, a well-cooked steak, and a good shower

 

[ChefWide]

tickling a belly of a little boy with the same last name as me,
the honor of feeding friends and loved ones,
warm breeze on sundrenched faces,
oh... and mangos.

 

[lucidblue]

Yes, definitely and it usually involves the type of thing you just shared. Seeing or hearing a story about terminally ill child that is so happy about the simplest things, enjoying life and not being afraid. It's amazing. It makes me realize what I take for granted and what I should be grateful for. I have a close family that I love and are there for me, I have a boyfriend that I love with all my heart, I have great friends that I should make more time for, etc etc. I am really lucky to have all of these people in my life. I realize that I should make my loved ones my priority, instead of focusing on the all the negative things that happen on a day-to-day basis. Love, friends and family are really the most important things in life. I don't have kids to include in this yet, but I do want a few when the time is right. I imagine that kids really make you realize what's important. You stop focusing so much on your self and are completely there for another human being. It must be an amazing time.

 

[Dakotah]

i think it is great they do these sorts of things for kids and their families - may god bless and watch over everyone

 

[Dial_tone]

Back in Atlanta I used to go feed the homeless every year on either Thanksgiving or Christmas. Seeing all those people getting taken care of for once made me feel like I had it pretty good.

 

[theoak01]

I try and find one thing everyday to be thankful for and be humbled by the things I have while others have so little

 

[lucidblue]

Back in Atlanta I used to go feed the homeless every year on either Thanksgiving or Christmas. Seeing all those people getting taken care of for once made me feel like I had it pretty good.

I've always wanted to volunteer at the children's hospital that is really close to me. I'd like to read to the kids or play games with them. I love kids and I'd like to do something for those that are sick. My stepbrother had Hogdkin's disease and he had chemo and radiation at this hospital and the doctor's saved his life. I don't know why I keep procrastinating on actually going to volunteer. I think this is something I need to make time for in my life.

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

no

 

[wootoom]

No doubt...

And congrats on the good news

\

thanks frisky

 

[wutangnomo]

Yes, seeing my little nephews play, laugh, and smile. Their innocence is captivating.

 

[jerseyart]

So many things. There is joy and beauty all around me.

 

[rsnoble-im-back]

Yes. Drugs and alcohol. Marijawanna's bad--m'kay?

 

[jaded]

my wife will be having a baby in july. i think that will change my aspect on life alot more

Congratulations

 

[velvett]

This will sound terrible but it's true.

On occasion when I hear how complicated someone else's life is and how I wouldn't envy that position I think about where I am in my own life and it's like BAM I feel blessed.

 

[The Shadow]

freak^^^

 

[velvett]

freak^^^

but RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICKY?!?!?!?

 

[The Shadow]

LOL

lol

...you betta be practicing...

 

[jerseyart]

This will sound terrible but it's true.

On occasion when I hear how complicated someone else's life is and how I wouldn't envy that position I think about where I am in my own life and it's like BAM I feel blessed.

So that's why you always asking me how my day was

 

[velvett]

So that's why you always asking me how my day was

HAHHAHAHHAHHA

 

[biteme]

I think about it all the time. No day is guaranteed. After I get angry with my daughter for good reason, I always remember to tell her I love her even if I'm still angry at her. I've had friends whose children have dropped dead, been killed in auto accidents.

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

So many things. There is joy and beauty all around me.

I'll take 7 grams of HCL of whatever you're having...

 

[tiger88]

just my mom...i ve avoided some shit since i was thinking of her in the back of my mind...i couldnt image hbow bad she would feel if something bad happened to me...if it wasnt for her.. i dunno i guess to say id probaly woulda done some ever more dumb shit

 

[DIVISION]

The fact that I have the freedom to do what I want, both mentally and physically keeps me sated and somewhat satisfied with this existence.

I'm a man of simple means, but complex in nature........it doesn't take alot to make me happy, but those simple thangs are few and far between.








DIV

 

[pitbullstl]

There is nothing that makes a parent more thankful, than hearing of or seeing children experience ill will or sickness of any kind. I thank god everyday that my girls are kept safe, and out of harms way.