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So I've had this blog set up for a couple months now but was never sure what to write about until today.  The first blog post should be something Spectacular and life-changing, right?!  I've had lots of ideas over the last several weeks but kept shooting each one of them down with thoughts like: That's been written about 50 times before or Would anyone really be interested in that?  Then I realized that it doesn't really matter if something has been written about before; lots of people can write about the same thing but in very different ways.  And yes, even though this is a blog that I hope will earn some followers over time, it's mainly for me to use as an outlet for my thoughts...and share with others along the way!

So.  Here I am.  Let's get back to that "spectacular and life-changing" part.  I want to share with you a story about a little girl from my hometown that is battling cancer.  I came to know about Brooklyn's story through another blog, which just so happens to be written by a girl I went to elementary school with.  My jaw literally dropped when I read that Erin and Daniel's baby girl has Neuroblastoma.  Yes, there are many other children in the world currently fighting cancer, but I know Brooklyn's parents.  I "know" them as in, we went to school together, talked a few times, and went our separate ways in life.  Far from being friends (maybe not even acquaintances), but yet, I feel like I know them for one simple reason: I am a mother.  A mother with a baby girl not much younger than Brooklyn herself.  A mother or father's love for their child is unexplainable and immeasurable.  So when I stop and think about if this were my precious baby fighting for her life, I am brought to tears.  I cannot even begin to imagine what Erin and Daniel are experiencing on this journey, because I don't think it's something anyone can understand until they have experienced it.    

Brooklyn announced (via a super cute t-shirt!) to her family on Thanksgiving day that her "only child" status would be expiring next summer.  Then, one day later, she was diagnosed with Neuroblastama.  Not only is Brooklyn's mother trying to make it through each day while her sweet little one fights cancer, but she is also carrying new life inside of her.  Even more reason to pray for this young family.

If you do nothing else today, please pray for this family of Erin, Daniel, and Brooklyn.  Please include in your prayers their extended family, as well, that are supporting them during this difficult time.  And I invite you to read a beautifully-written letter from a big sister (Selina) to her little brother (Daniel) entitled For My Brother.  If you would like to make a donation to help with Brooklyn's hospital costs, visit this page.  And here is the Caringbridge site.



If you're wondering how the part above about how a first blog post should be "spectacular and life-changing" fits into all of this, just think: The outpouring of love and support for this family has been truly spectacular and I know that it will only multiply as the days continue.  What a life-changing journey this family is on, and oh how much sweeter all of our lives are after being touched by Brooklyn's story.

Last of all, become a Brooklyn Believer by liking this page on Facebook.  Stay updated on fundraisers and events to benefit Brooklyn, and most importantly, SPREAD THE WORD!

Until next time...


This post first appeared on Ramblings Of A Young Mama, please read the originial post: here

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