Over the past few months, my youngest sister has b...

Over the past few months, my youngest sister has been dealing with kidney pain. The pain has been a source of various "issues" and has had some struggle figuring out what exactly the problem is. She has had multiple surgeries and there still was no resolution to the problem. In the last week, the doctors at Children's Hospital think they have solved and completed the issue.

My grandmother arrived today from Arizona to help attend to Maddie. As we were at dinner, my mother had the chance to finally share some experiences that she had. The one the impacted me the most was about this guy she met in the elevator. She stated that many times people would want to be alone when they got into the elevator. There was one time that was different because this guy wanted to be in the elevator with my mother and talk to her. She started to talk to my mother and asked what was wrong with her child. She told him what was wrong with Maddie and proceeded to ask what was wrong with his child. He told her that his child had a port, meaning he had cancer. Both of them had some small talk, and then right as my mom was leaving, the man said, "Wait, whats your daughters name?" My mother told him and she asked what was his son's name. He told her that his name was Calvin. Right as my mom was leaving he said, "I'll pray for Maddie!" and my mother said that she would pray for Calvin.

At this point in the story, I lost it.. I started crying (much like I am now typing this) and it really made me understand the power prayer and people have. This gentleman knew nothing about my family or my sister. He just was curious about a simple story and cared enough to give love and support to Maddie and my mother. Even when his child is suffering, he still gave back and said he would pray for a complete stranger.

When my mother told me the story it melt my heart because it meant to much that some random guy actually cared and hoped that my sister would be okay and heal. The support that he gave to my family, as small as it is, really means a lot. If he were to ever read this, I would like to thank him and hope he knows that I will think and cherish that moment for the rest of my life. I also think that Children's Hospital does great things, and the staff there are phenomenal! The outcome of many children would be very different if it weren't for the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Children's.

Just the simple act of caring can take people so far. Even at the darkest and lowest moment, when people genuinely care about people, it can mean the world of a difference. I would challenge you to genuinely care about others and show compassion to most around you. Everyone at Children's does just that! I have witnessed when others show compassion and gratitude, they are happier and create an impact on others lives. Thank God for everything that you have and the great health that you have.

I would also ask that you pray for Calvin for a full recovery! God does great things for great people and his family is simply great!