Aaron has a way of touching so many people in so many ways. If you would like to share a story of Aaron to share on the blog, please send it to storiesforaaron@gmail.com.
As Aaron's family, we think he is the greatest and we know there are many others who feel the same way. He is a friend to all and sees the best in everyone. Our Big A is truly one of a kind. Aaron has always been a healthy guy and has never smoked a day in his life. When he became sick in January, we never dreamed it was anything serious. Multiple doctors told him it was Bronchitis. By March, he and Sweet Lorraine knew it was something more serious. X-rays were alarming and the biopsy showed Adinocarcinoma Lung Cancer. He will soon begin treatment. He and Lorraine, along with Kaitlin, Maddie, David, Brigham, Ella and Lily are asking for your faith and prayers.
Dear Aaron, growing up in Millville Utah, our little league team had to play your team that you pitched on. I remember to this day batting against your wicked pitches, a fast ball, a curve ball, I never knew what to do with your curve balls. Even when you were better than me at everything we ever did together, you always made me feel good about beating me in such an authentic way. It is because compassion is part of your being. Kindness and charity emanate from you like water from a spring. You and your brother Jeff where two of my closest friends through my teenage years. You influenced me and made my life better because I knew you. Now, life is throwing you a curve ball that you don't know what to do with....no one does who is familiar with the journey you and your family have begun. But I am confident, knowing you that you will walk up to the plate, square your feet, position your bat and with confidence and a will that escapes most, turn your head squarely at the pitcher and in your mind and soul say "BRING IT"! I love you big Aaron Thatcher!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure exactly when everyone started calling Jeff and Aaron the "Young Princes", but I discovered how very appropriate it was when we took a trip with them, Grandma and Grandpa Johnson, and our four kids up to visit Uncle Rob in Washington. We put all six kids to bed on the floor in Rob's living room and I found a place among them. Everyone was asleep as I watched Mom come in, check all of the kids, and become upset because Aaron's blanket was too short and his feet were sticking out. She did the only thing that could be done, she took the only blanket covering my son Andrew and put it over Aaron's feet so that they would not be cold--after all, he was a prince.
ReplyDeleteYou are a prince, Aaron. We all love you and would gladly give our blankets or anything we have to help you be more comfortable.