Thirty-five years ago Dallas—and the country—was gripped by the tragic story of John McClamrock, a high school football player paralyzed during a violent tackle. But after the newspapers moved on, another story was quietly unfolding, one of courage, perseverance, and a mother’s fierce love.
I received this story from H. with a Happy Mother's Day wish. H. would only sent me worth-reading articles, we're both terribly busy, and I must say I was a bit reluctant to open up this article to read. So glad I did...I couldn't stop reading, and reread...the 4th time...with tears streaming down my face each time...I wanted to rush home and hold my children...and my parents...and my brothers and sisters...It moves me and makes me ponder all day...I wonder if I could be like John's mother, or like Henry, oh bless Henry!
Such a life worth living!
I asked my family to read it. :) It's the best article I've read in a long time. Thanks H. for thinking of me.
QH - May 12/09
my god QH... so much heartaches... all through 5 pages i kept hoping for a miracle for any of them... poor Henry... after reading this... i will try to remember this story every time i start to feel hopeless about the obstacles in my life... everyone has so much courage... thank you for sharing...........
ReplyDeletedragonflybl: Yes, so much courage! And never lost hope or faith! I think that's a miracle! :) How they understand, accept and care for each other, despite all situations! I think they're living saints!
ReplyDeleteSome of our band members have to take care of sick parents and children. Bless them, the caregivers, and give them more strength!
My HS son was playing football last season...I was so afraid for him.. He started to read this... he came home w/ a head injury from playing lacrosse yesterday...an illegal move from the other team...knocked him out with a stick. I'm waiting to hear from physician. :(
oh, QH... i am sorry to hear about your son... i'm crossing my fingers and hoping and praying he's fine... please let me know... god gives you strength my dear... i'll be thinking of you...
ReplyDeletefunny, i was just talking to your bro the other day about lacrosse...
thank you dragonflybl...he has a concussion...headaches all day...we'll have to keep an eye on him. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteDid they scan his head to make sure no internal bleeding??
ReplyDeleteIf not, should get one ASAP
thanks for letting me know QH... i will keep crossing my fingers and praying... anh 2 chopticks' suggestion with the head scan is a great idea...
ReplyDeleteQH, hope he'll recover soon.
ReplyDeleteHi all...thanks so much! He's ok...was in ER w/ him until 1am last night...all tests came out ok...CT scan normal too. :) Relieved now.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Pediatric ER before...I actually didn't know there was another side to the ER! It's not a fun place to be with tiny little babies and kids with tubes sticking out, I was there 4 hours and listened to constant crying & screaming...Poor babies.
so happy to hear it QH... :-)
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