I am going to tell you a secret.

There is something more important than us. We let things get to us and take control of us, both big and little things. Why is it that when a guy cuts you off or things don’t go your way, we seem to get bitter and mad or think things are unfair? Think for a second about the cliche of “Be positive.” I am here to tell you that these words saved my father’s life. Well, maybe not the words - it was more of a being.

My Dad has cancer. He lives with it, but for a while it didn’t look so good. We look at our lives and sometimes the blues just get to us. It may be the weather. It may be something we are facing. Life isn’t always easy, but no matter what, we are lucky to be part of this world and God’s will. Because of my Dad’s cancer I got a chance to see and experience U of M Hospital. In my opinion, what effected me the most wasn’t the hospital but its patents. The Mott hospital, which is the children’s hospital, can truly break your heart.

These kids are dealing with more then most of us have ever had to deal with in our lives. Yet the majority of the kids have smiles on their faces. They broke through my heart. They are the true heroes and true Christlike beings. They are hope! They show the positive attitude we all wish we could have. Some of these children don’t even make it to their teens yet they get it more than most of us get it.

There is something more important. Faith, Hope, and Love, but the greatest is LOVE. This positive attitude shows me that no matter what may come in my life, we have the hope in our Savior that can keep us smiling. If you want to see some stories, here is the link. www.med.umich.edu/mott/touch/stories.html