Graham's surgery was a great success. He's home and resting and already back to his normal self. I'll update you all in more detail later, but there is something that needs your attention now.
The title of this blog is True Super Hero. I started this when my son Graham was in the hospital after having his head run over by a car. I picked that title with three things in mind:
1) Graham, overcoming all that he has, is a True Super Hero
2) Those friends, family members, doctors, nurses, and complete strangers who reached out and helped us; lifted us up in our time of need; are True Super Heros
3) Those normal people who do extraordinary things are True Super Heros
Kurt Young is one such Superhero. A dedicated husband and father of 8 passed away on Monday, less than two weeks before Christmas, while saving his wife and three youngest children from a house fire. He leaves behind a family who lost their house, their husband, and their father. It is the ultimate tragedy- the sort of thing that I cannot comprehend. Sorrow that I have never known. And they need our help.
A gofundme account has been set up to help the family with the cost of their funeral. The goal is $10,000, and this is not nearly enough. We need to raise more. A lot more!
As we celebrate Christ this season, let us remember who he was in his mortal life and what he stood for. He loved the whole world. Those he never met. He even loved those who hated him, spat on him, and crucified him. As he endured his last mortal hours on earth, nailed to a cross, he prayed for them who hated him and jeered him during his suffering: "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do."
Christ's life was a gift. His mission was giving to and loving both those who are close to us and those who are complete strangers. And right now, in this season of giving, a family has lost everything, and they need a gift from you. This is the reason for the season.
Please dig deep. Get your kids involved. Ask them if they want to set up a hot chocolate stand and donate the contributions to the Young family. Ask them if they want to return a gift and donate it to the Young family. Give up your Starbucks for a week. Forgo a meal out and donate it to the Young Family. But please, you 4,000 strong who prayed for and lifted up my family during our hour of need- turn your thoughts, prayers, and kindness to the Youngs this holiday season.
https://dm2.gofund.me/ujfwjetc
