close to my heart

I pushed some button and wouldn't you know it the title only was published. So as you all know 7 yrs ago my younger sister passed away. Well it was today that she passed on. I was touched by my son who thinks of his aunt often when he got sappy later this evening and said that he missed her. I thank Tanner every day for his sensitivity to life. His birthday is coming up and he is going to be seven. In Tanner's first grade class is a Girl whose name is Rebekah at age 3 she was diagnosed with a tumor in her lower chin area. Rebekah had to undergo Chemo at age 3 and has so far survived. Rebekah has lots of handicaps and limitations. Tanner tells me stories about her all the time. I know that my son is touched by her sweet spirit. I am mostly touched by my son who is so sweet and sensitive to even be her friend. Most kids wouldn't even think about it. In planning Tanner's birthday party I asked the normal question who do you want to come to your birthday? He started naming kids and Rebekah was on his top 5 ppl to attend. I was WOW'ed by this and even teared up that he would even think to invite her. I spoke with Rebekah's mom last night and Rebekah was so excited she was jumping up and down with joy. She dosen't get asked to parties. I could even hear her breath through her laugh. It was so cute. I just had a proud mommy moment and immediatly gave Tanner a big hug and kiss. I was just touched and I know that Rebekah's mom was too.

Thank you Tanner for the light you extend to others and the joy you are to me. I love you deeply. Mom-