Sunday, July 14, 2013

Friendship

Joey had the happiest two weeks with his friend Mingkuan. The boy flew all the way from China with mom to see him. He had the best time ever since the diagnosis and so did I.
I never see two 9-year-olds can be this childish. They can sit there and do nothing but tell silly jokes for an hour, rapping or rhyming in Chinese. They share their "junk" from their treasure box. They even dance Gangnam Style frantically. Joey would rather skip all his camps to spend time with his friend.
Mom is also my good friend. Her personality, her story and her love for her child inspire me. She encourages me to escape from the endless pains and worries, living a normal life, for Joey, for David and for this family. How I wish Mingkuan and mom can stay here forever. 
Gator stadium
Bat house
Farmers market
Kennedy Space Center
Disney Waterpark 

Epcot

Walking to the future
 The night before they left, Mingkuan cried. Joey pretended he was not sad. The next day, they said good-bye and hugged. After they left, Joey kept saying," I don't want him to go." Then he asked, "When can I see him again?"
Dear Lord, thank you for wonderful friends. Thank you for the precious time Joey had with Mingkuan. I pray that you can give him more days, months, years to be with his friend. I pray that you can give his friend an opportunity to witness how he wins this battle. I pray that these two boys will grow into two fine young men supporting and loving each other. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.

8 comments:

  1. 亲爱的,想说的很多很多。感恩这十天的佛州快乐日子。明宽也在念着土土。

    去前有些犹豫,担心累到土土。虽然你说没关系,土土照常网球游泳。去了才知道土土真的精力旺盛,明宽的话,比我还精神!这样一个特别乐观勇敢积极向上关注当下毫无负担的孩子,是巨大的幸运。

    外婆照顾着家庭的正常运转,绿洲努力工作顾家。你精心地挑选食物,搜索有用的信息,每一点用心和担心都令人感动。请一定照顾好自己,尽量放松些。

    希望月底的检查是好消息。﹣开心

    ReplyDelete
  2. There is nothing like the power of a good friendship. I am so glad he had this time with his best friend and that all of you were lifted up by the visit.

    Kris

    ReplyDelete
  3. 看见土土依旧活蹦乱跳的,太高兴了!
    看见明宽和土土在一起快乐的样子,眼泪都出来了!祝福你们 --- Sunny

    ReplyDelete
  4. Yes, live a normal life! That's who family needs.
    Pray for you!

    ReplyDelete
  5. So happy Joey had fun and enjoyed his friend.

    ReplyDelete
  6. I'm joining you in this prayer.

    ReplyDelete
  7. I'm so deeply touched! Proud of you, brave mom and son. You are blessed. Hope to see more and more good news from Joey.

    ReplyDelete