Saturday, February 20, 2016

Imagine If....

Before I jump into the "Imagine If" part, let me give you some background that will help you understand. Here's my two-fold, real-life circumstance:

1)  I have Parkinson's Disease; incurable and degenerative.
2)  My brother was severely injured last week in a racing accident when his car caught fire. He remains in a burn unit fighting his way through 3rd degree burns on his face and body. He makes his living on television, so it's important that he heals without scarring so he can provide for his family.

IMAGINE IF:

My brother and I were greeted by an unknown benefactor. The man stretched out two hands, each holding a precious gift. We would be given one of those gift, no repayment expected, no strings attached. But we could only choose one. Together, we had to decide which gift we would receive.

In his right hand, we found the cure for Parkinson's -- immediate, fail-safe, easy, no side effects. What I always dreamed of, but never thought possible. My life given back to me.

His left hand offered perfect healing for my brother. No pain, no long rehab, no scarring, no emotional trauma. Just as if it had never happened.

One blink, a quick swallow, and the decision would be made. I would chose the left hand with healing for my brother. And my brother would let me choose it.

Then, he would take his gift and provide for his family first.  After that, he would spend the rest of his life using his gift to work himself to death, giving all his money to me, so I could pursue treatment for my disease at whatever cost, or on whatever continent it should come.

Because that's what love does.

To help defray my brother's medical costs, go to:
https://www.gofundme.com/9tvup97k

#RaceDad
#CoxStrong

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