Well, today in the Journal Gazette was an awesome and inspiring story:
A boy in Michigan with multiple disabilities dreamed of becoming a fireman, police officer, and ambulance driver. His adoptive mother knew this would never be a possibility, but she refused to not let him dream. Before his 5th birthday, he was very ill , so he had an early birthday party. A fireman came to the party and gave him some patches. Because of this, he started asking other departments for patches. He now has collected over 15,000 patches. His collection is on display in Salt Lake City, being used as part of a fundraiser to help raise money for a burn camp for children.
This boy's dream has led him to collect patches and has given him a purpose. Because of his collection, he is able to help others. I think this is a great story! If you would like to read it in its entirety, click here: http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080724/LOCAL0201/807240314
Never stop dreaming...Laura
2 comments:
It is truly inspiring to hear stories like this one. There are so many stories-I'm sure that is why all of us have chosen to teach. We work with children every day that are amazing and the experiences we take away...inspiring.
Stop dreaming? Never! I'm part of the generation that said we will never get old. I'm still deciding what I want to be when I grow up.
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