A sad story, but please read.

[FindYourOwnWay]

I was on another forum the other day when a post was made about a young child who was battling cancer. I had never met this child or anyone concerned with the story. After reading it i unashamedly admit i cried. I know there are cases like this the world over but it still affected me, not just with sadness but with happiness aswell. Happiness because of the genorosity a total stranger gave him. This is a transscript of a post the kids mum made.

Please read:


I am posting this on behalf of my son whom you see coming to visit this great site as fruit_loops. My son is 13 years old and very sick. He wants to play paintball but his disease wouldn't allow him. His friends play paintball while he is left at home in the mercy of pain.

Ever since he registered with this great site, no day would pass without him checking what's new with paintball in Canada. He reads them, both of us actually, and finds fun in reading them. He loves clicking on the flags to change provincial locations. He boasts of being able to know what's happening in paintball in different provinces just by clicking the flags. He loves looking at your markers tirelessly in the showcase.

2 nights ago, he checked the Live Chat feature but I remember him saying nobody was online. Then suddenly "Welcome" was sounded from his speakers. It was the Support Crew. Then they started chatting. The guy from the other end asked him how he was doing and my little man answered, "I have a headache". I remember the guy asking him questions about how frequent his headache occurs, what type of pain, what his age was and whether he has seizures. My son answered them truthfully. Then, the guy asked him if he was taking medicines and if he is, what medicines were they. My son listed his medicines then suddenly the guy said ... "You must be very sick buddy. Are you on chemo?" I started to wonder, how come a computer guy can be conversant in the medical field, too. Their conversation became so interesting until the guy said: "Correct me if I'm wrong and you may not answer my question if you wish. Did your doctor tell you that your seizures is caused by meningioma?" That totally stopped my heart and my suspicion that he might be a medical professional was proven right. A computer guy knows medical diagnosis just by interviewing? I thought, only kids use this site.

The guy asked my son if he can ask permission from me to phone him. Thinking why not, I gave our number. We had a chat and he was such a nice guy. Changing topics, he asked what presents he received for Christmas. Then asked my son what he wanted that he didn't get. He replied: "xbox. My nintendo is too old". The guy casually said, you'll have it pretty soon, don't worry. My 13-year old kid replied: I will work for it when I get well.

About 1 'o clock this afternoon, a lady knocked on our door with a big gift nicely wrapped. I asked where it came from and she answered me: open the box when I leave. At the sight of the big present, my poor son whispered: "this is the biggest present I have ever received". The lady introduced herself as "Stacey". According to her, they got our address from our phone number then left while we were still at the door.

When we opened the present, it's an XBOX! I found myself lost in tears while my son was so amused. I thought it was from a relative. It came complete with everything he needs: a wireless router, a wireless xbox adapter, 2 wireless controllers, 2 headsets, a prepaid xbox Live subscription for 1 year and 10 DVD games. More tears flowed from my eyes, I will never afford to buy my son these stuff. A card was enclosed: "This must be your missing gift. I hope this takes some of your pain away. It's all wireless so you won't bother getting up just to play. A technician will come by your place and hook you up with high-speed internet and make sure that you will be playing your xbox before the day ends. Tell your mom not to worry about anything. I already created your Gamer Tag and I will play online against you soon. Be sure to beat me. Get well buddy. Be strong. I'll always remember you. Pdx.Sierra (xtremepaintballcanada.com)". He was the guy my son had a chat with and must be one of the Support Crew.

About 3 'o clock, the technician came and brought with him a high-speed modem and hooked my little man's xbox and fixed our computer. With just a phone call the technician made, we got upgraded from dial-up to broadband prepaid for one year. He played a game with him before he left. He requested to keep the identities of everyone involved.

I'm in tears. I definitely am. We will never forget your kindness, sir. Please call us back. Thank you thank you. May the Lord help you and keep you safe always.

To you all who participate in this site, thank you. You all help ease the pain and hardships my son is suffering day in and day out. Thank you. Happy holidays everyone.



Unfortunately the boy lost his fight for life on the 5th January after suffering from his worst ever seizure. I just wanted to share the story with people and restore a little faith in humanity. If you want to read about yourself the link is

http://xtremepaintballcanada.com/vancouver/forums/

I hope everyone is OK with this post and although it means nothing, wanted to express my sadness at the tale. My thoughts are with his family.

Regards.

[*DEVIL*]

I think that is a lovely story, it is so so sad! But a lovely gesture from someone. He seems like a lovely boy!

[Kaff]

i don't think it's a sad story.

the little boy died knowing that there are people like that in the world.

obviously it's sad that he had to die, before anyone starts.

[_Hermione_]

it is a lovely story, its also very sad the fact such a young person died. And this person who had sent the X box , how much of a nice person was he!

It kinda makes you think how short your life can be doesnt it...

My thoughts too are with his family.

[molo]

i got a paintball gun for christmas, i'm gonna stick a sticker in memory of him and shoot people (in a playful manner of course) for him!

[Namaste]

My thoughts are with you.

Many blessings

MoonRat
xx

[Hellfire]

Thats is one of the most lovely story i have ever read, what that guy did and went out of the way for that boy was unbelieveable. just goes to show there are kind people in the world.

R.I.P little boy,

[morrocan roll]

i used to have quite a lot to do with a childrens hospice in oswestry and one little boy of 8 asked if he could have a dozen helium ballons attatched to his coffin. when asked why he said cos it would help to lift him up to heaven quicker. we all had tears in our eyes ...this kid knew he only had a few days left after a lifetime of illness. he was calm and talkative about it. i'll never forget him.

[Hellfire]

When reading that i couldn't help but release a few tears for this poor guy,

[Tweety]

What a lovely but sad story.

[**sugar**]

That was sad to read, but that guy that didn't even know him was so kind, its quite scary how easierly people are taken away from us these days

[Char_Baby]

Originally posted by morrocan roll
i used to have quite a lot to do with a childrens hospice in oswestry and one little boy of 8 asked if he could have a dozen helium ballons attatched to his coffin. when asked why he said cos it would help to lift him up to heaven quicker. we all had tears in our eyes ...this kid knew he only had a few days left after a lifetime of illness. he was calm and talkative about it. i'll never forget him.

thats really sweet

[Amira]

awww that was such a sweet story...but also sad. and morrocan roll your shorter story was also sweet love

[MySuffice21]

A very sweet, but very sad story. Sad for the little boy that has passed on, but was very sweet and nice of that person to help him out during his time of illness.