Six year old Adam's Gift To Us All

--by afriendlysmile, posted Oct 4, 2007

A story that made me appreciate how precious life is.

While recuperating from her second open heart surgery at Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, my six-year-old daughter Kelley was moved from the intensive care unit to the floor with the other children. Because a section of the floor was closed, Kelley was put in the wing reserved for cancer patients.

In the adjacent room, a six-year-old boy named Adam was fighting a battle with leukemia. Adam stayed at the hospital for a portion of each month while receiving chemotherapy treatments. Every day Adam sauntered into Kelley's room to visit, pushing the pole that held his chemotherapy bag. Despite the discomfort of the treatments, Adam was always smiling and cheerful. He entertained us for hours with his many stories. Adam had a way of finding the positive and the humor in any situation, however difficult.

One particular day, I was feeling tired and anxious for Kelley's release from the hospital. The gray, gloomy day outside only fueled my poor mood. While I stood at the window looking at the rainy sky, Adam came in for his daily visit. I commented to him on what a depressing day it was. With his ever-present smile, Adam turned to me and cheerily replied,

"Every day is beautiful for me".

From that day on I have never had a gloomy day. Even the grayest days bring a feeling of joy as I remember with gratitude, the gift of words of wisdom spoken by a very brave six-year-old boy named Adam.

- Patty Merritt

Lots of Love

Afriendlysmile

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Posted by afriendlysmile
Oct 4, 2007
Comments (10)

Readers Comments

brighteyes wrote: WOW!

Afriendlysmile...this is another one of those stories that grabs you.

Every day is precious and is a NEW day where we can choose how we want to live, how think, what are actions are going to be, etc

Adam is definitely a wise young man even at his tender age...he has much to share and teach us all.

Smiles from "Eyes" ;)

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: What a great reminder to treasure every day. Thanks for sharing!

Angel4eva wrote: That so wonderful!!

Tigerlily wrote: Out of the mouths of babes. What more can we say?

Mitbaby wrote: When your time is limited, you appreciate life more and more. Thanks for a heartwarming story.

Nickgrand wrote: Thanks you for shearing and God bless!!

Tikit wrote: Would that we could remember - everyday - no matter how we feel, no matter what is going on in our lives, Adam's words of wisdom.

AURELIA wrote: Thanks for the reminder! Yes, everyday should be celebrated in some way. Isn't it sad that sometimes we have to have sickness in our lives to realize it.

Jimpa wrote: Bravo!!! The journey of life is wondrous and to be able to find the miraculous in the mundane is a gift that always gives.
Many Blessings
Jimpa

pray4peace wrote: This is so overwhelming and what a truth to be understood. Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring all of us.

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