You may have already heard the story about a 7 year-old named Bopsy. It is one story that has been re-told for years... but it is worth reading every time. 32 years ago, Bopsy lost his life to leukemia. But what happened before that is incredibly heart melting.In 1978, 5 year-old Frank Bopsy Salazar was diagnosed with leukemia. Doctors advised his mother, Octaviana Trujillo, to check him in to St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. At the time, his mother couldnt afford the treatment... but she decided to take him to the hospital anyway.For the next two years, Bopsy was treated by Dr. Frank Barranco, a physician who the 5 year-old adored. The connection between Bopsy and the doctor was so special, it would change everything.The doctor told Octaviana in 1980 that a woman named Linda Pauling wanted to speak with her. Linda lost her son Chris to leukemia that spring. Before her little boy passed away, members of the community helped him fulfill a dream of his: to be a police officer. Since that day, Linda Pauling decided to, with a partner, create the Make-A-Wish Foundation.The Make-A-Wish creators didnt want children to feel sorry for themselves. They wanted the kids to enjoy their last moments on this earth. So, they went to find out more about Bopsys dreams. After learning that hed be granted a wish, the boy thought about it.I want to ride in a hot air balloon, he told them. Then he thought about it some more.No, I want to go to Disneyland. He paused again.No, I want to be a fireman.But the organization didnt make him pick... they wanted to give him everything. He got his balloon ride and his trip to Disneyland, which catalyzed a long-lasting relationship between Disney and Make-A-Wish.The most heartwarming part of the story, though, was when Bopsy visited the Phoenix Fire Department. Thats because of a kind man, Fireman Bob. Bob Walp helped the sick little boy in more ways than anyone expected.We didnt want to just give him a tour, Bob said. We decided to give him a badge and a jacket. We let him use the hose. We took him in the truck.After the visit, Bopsy went back to fighting for his young life. On a day when Bopsy was particularly weak, Make-A-Wish paid him a visit ... but that visit was interrupted by a knock on the window. When Bopsy looked over, he saw Fireman Bob with a large, goofy grin on his face.......Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. - 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV) Joy comes from the Lord! Have a blessed day
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:55:40 +0000
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