I met a little boy the other day that left a huge impact on me. I was at the NCAA 2nd round tournament. This young boy and his father sat right next to Lindsey, Tre, and I at the game. I noticed that he had some hair loss and was using a cane to help him walk. I didn't think much about it at the time, but at halftime I asked Lindsey about the boy. She thought he had cancer and was going through chemotherapy. When we returned to our seats he was all by himself watching the game. His dad was in line at the concessions getting something to eat. I asked him his name and he said Charlie. I introduced myself and Tre. He immediately told me he had brain cancer. I asked him questions and he gave me answers. I asked him about who he liked in the next game Arizona vs Memphis. He told me Memphis because that's where he lived at St Jude for a year. He has been cancer free for 3 months and he will go back to run a 2 day test in about 2 weeks. Now this little boy has no idea how he has impacted my life. I could not even imagine one of my children going through chemotherapy. It leaves me to be grateful for what I have. Charlie has been through more than me in just 10 years. Never take for granted what you have because someone else doesn't have what you have. Even though Charlie is young and little, he is wise and strong! Just think about him the next time you are faced with an obstacle!
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