Dave and Myles met at school and have been friends for over a year. He is the kind of friend to Myles that I hoped and prayed for when we moved to Idaho. They are so much alike in their fun activities, but what boys aren't at that age. The amazing thing about these two are there compassion for others. They both nurture babies, the underdogs, the physically handicapped, the old. That is not very typical for boys there age. Dave is actually taking a class this year to counsel at the Special Olympics. When Myles was in Salt Lake City in intensive care, he stood in line for over eight hours to get a baseball cap signed by the Bronco football team for Myles. He comes over and stays with buggies even though Myles can't do much of anything right now. He spent the night on Tuesday night to hang out with Myles on Wed. His day consisted of watching Myles painfully getting his dressings changed on his finger (I think that the pin kinda freaked him out, like us), him getting his shots of factor (which didn't go well as his veins kept rolling and there was numerous sticks), him getting three teeth extracted at the dentist, and an evening of buckets of blood from his mouth (teeth extraction and hemophilia don't mix well). His presence helps buggies cope with all that he has to endure. Dave and I had so much fun (at Myles expense) watching him on laughing gas at the dentist, the whole time that the dentist was drilling Myles was laughing his butt off. Dave won't be going to the same school as Myles this year but there is no fear of their bond breaking. I hope that Dave and his family will be in our lives forever. We love you guys for just being who you are and all of the love that you give us.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Best Friend Dave
Dave and Myles met at school and have been friends for over a year. He is the kind of friend to Myles that I hoped and prayed for when we moved to Idaho. They are so much alike in their fun activities, but what boys aren't at that age. The amazing thing about these two are there compassion for others. They both nurture babies, the underdogs, the physically handicapped, the old. That is not very typical for boys there age. Dave is actually taking a class this year to counsel at the Special Olympics. When Myles was in Salt Lake City in intensive care, he stood in line for over eight hours to get a baseball cap signed by the Bronco football team for Myles. He comes over and stays with buggies even though Myles can't do much of anything right now. He spent the night on Tuesday night to hang out with Myles on Wed. His day consisted of watching Myles painfully getting his dressings changed on his finger (I think that the pin kinda freaked him out, like us), him getting his shots of factor (which didn't go well as his veins kept rolling and there was numerous sticks), him getting three teeth extracted at the dentist, and an evening of buckets of blood from his mouth (teeth extraction and hemophilia don't mix well). His presence helps buggies cope with all that he has to endure. Dave and I had so much fun (at Myles expense) watching him on laughing gas at the dentist, the whole time that the dentist was drilling Myles was laughing his butt off. Dave won't be going to the same school as Myles this year but there is no fear of their bond breaking. I hope that Dave and his family will be in our lives forever. We love you guys for just being who you are and all of the love that you give us.
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Dave sounds like a great friend. A friend like that is hard to find especially at that age. He seems to be a friend you can count on always.
I love to hear stories about friendships.
Keep being a blessing to others and they too will be a blessing to you.
"Do unto others as you would do unto yourself'
Love you way too much,and give Dave a hug from us.
Cecelia
Some Days Never Come
Friday, August 03, 2007
“If we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is made perfect in us.”
I John 4:12
Someday. The enemy of risky love is a snake whose tongue has mastered the talk of deception. “Someday,” he hisses.
“Someday, I can take her on a cruise.”
“Someday, I will have time to call and chat.”
“Someday, the children will understand why I was so busy.”
But you know the truth don’t you? You know even before I write it. You could say it better than I.
Some days never come. And the price of practicality is sometimes higher than extravagance. But the rewards of risky love are always greater than its cost.
Go to the effort. Invest the time. Write the letter. Make the apology. Take the trip. Purchase the gift. Do it. The seized opportunity renders joy. The neglected brings regret.
AMEN!!! Myles, it's awesome that you have great friends, and a support family. You are a lucky little man!
Much love,
Kate
I would like to tell Myles, Sherry, Aaron and Tuyet what an awesome friend that you all are and we are truly blessed to have friends as good as you! Your are such an inspiration to us all. You only thought you got so lucky to have us for only a short time. Hate to tell you this, but we are here to stay for a VERY long time! We love you all so very much!
Sheryl, Bill, Emily and "Dave"
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