Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Stressful life

This past week has been full of projects and test and papers and it's only Wednesday. Oh, the life of a nursing major. It seems like it is never going to end. Sometimes I sit and ask myself if I am ever going to have a minute to enjoy life. But when I think I have it bad, I think of two very strong kids that I went to high school with. They were both a year younger then me, but they both have been diagnosed with brain cancer. Keeley Imel was one of them. She recently lost her fight with brain cancer. I never knew her, but I was still shocked and sadden to hear the news. Everyone that knew her, loved her. She was full of life and never complained about not being able to do everything she wanted. She stayed positive throughout her entire battle. She is an inspiration. When ever I think I have it rough. She makes me think and appreciate how good I have it. Being health is something a lot of people take for granted. And that is the only thing she wanted. R.I.P Keeley, forever an inspiration. The second person is a boy named Zach. I remember in middle school when he first found out about his brain cancer. He was out for months at a time, but he eventually came back once he went into remission. But recently in high school he was diagnosed with brain cancer again. Just like Keeley is always positive about his situation. He is determined to beat cancer. He actually as started a phenomenon showing his strength. After brain surgery a couple months ago he put his arms up in a strong man pose and his dad took a picture. It is now called Zaching and it is everywhere. He has been on ESPN sharing is story giving others hope. People from all over the world and even celebrities, like Lil Wayne, Adam Sandler, Ravens players, Capitals player and soo many more send in pictures of themselves Zaching. It is even defined on urbandictionary.com. It is amazing the support that he has received and continues to receive. It has gone far past a community effort to show support it is nation wide at this point. He did this to show other dealing with the same condition or another condition that they are stronger then that diease and that they can beat anything. They are too truly amazing people. Zach is currently undergoing chemo to fight this second battle with cancer.
You should really take the time to read his story and many even submit a picture to show your support. The links are here: http://zaching.tumblr.com/

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