This is an amazing video. This kid has the love that I have for the wilderness. It reminded me of something that happened to me a long time ago. This is a true story that I think only my parents know about. The Make A Wish Foundation came to me when I was at my worst in LSPCH at Stanford. They asked me if they could do something for me. They wanted to give me a wish. I turned them down. I remember thinking I didnt deserve it. That some other kid deserved it more than me. I couldnt think of a wish even if I wanted to at that time. I remember worrying, thinking that I came across as ungrateful to the Make A Wish people. I felt like I either offended them or dissapointed them by not wanting their amazing gift. I still dont fully understand how I felt during that time when I was really sick, but I do remember knowing that I wasnt dying, and that there were other kids that had it much worse than me. After that, it made me question if I was going to get better. Ever since then I felt like if I shared that story, it would make me look like a jerk. I thought people would think I was trying to make myself look good, or that I thought I was better than them. Now all I think about is my parents when I remember that story. I think about how my parents would always help as much as they possibly could to anyone who needed it. Im thankful that I had such a beautiful human being for a father and still have an equally beautiful human being for a mother. I wouldnt be who I am without them. I do know that the decision I made then was not made for vain reasons. I truly thought that someone else needed that wish. Now I worry about judgements from other people, even when trying to do good. Even though I turned down the wish, Im still grateful for the offer. Im glad organizations like this exist. Not just for the wishes they make a reality for the kids, but for showing others how giving selflessly and from the heart can truly make a difference in someones life and your own.
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 10:06:58 +0000
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