Addison Miles.....True Inspiration For All Of Us

As some may  remember about a year ago I had shared the news that our cousin Danny and Rachel's little girl Addison had been diagnosed with Leukemia at just 4 short months old.  As I write this I hold back tears thinking about the day that our family found this out and the feelings that I know ran through thousands of peoples soul as they learned of the news.  Although far away the story of Addison rang through what seemed liked nationally in a short period of time.  The prayer warriors have been in full force this past year as Addison, Rachel, Danny, and Abby have been to hell and back again.  Addison is a fighter and as the months unfolded the ups and downs tested emotions to all that surrounded this sweet angel.  Addison went through three bone marrow transplants this past year, and just in the past thirty days the 3rd one took.  I guess they would say the 3rd one's a charm in this instance, yet she still has a battle to fight although the odds seem to be turning in this fighters favor.  She is just over a year old, three weeks younger then Jack and has made an influence on those around her that many wish they could make in a lifetime.  She is what inspiration is about, there is nothing in life that is harder then what this little baby girl has gone through, and I have found myself so many times over the past 12 months when I think I may be going through something tough to be reminded of Addison and give me strength.  But it is not only Addison that is a fighter, angel, and warrior it is our cousins Danny and Rachel.  The admiration I have for Danny and Rachel words can not describe.  As a parent I don't think I could ever muster the strength they have had over the past year, and they have done it with grace, poise, and confidence that one would not imagine to be possible.  For a year we have prayed for Addison, but we have prayed for Danny, Rachel, and Abby as well.  Danny and Rachel I admire you both so much as parents, family, and people.  You are an inspiration for all as well and I want you to know that.  This is where I want to share that Rachel, Addison's mom is going to be shaving her head in March to support the St. Baldricks foundation and research for a cure.  Rachel continues to inspire, and I urge all to join in the fight.  Right now I have so many friends that have new babies, are having babies, are new aunts and uncles, and are just excited to bring new life in this world.  You never know what can happen, it was Addison's four month check up where her leukemia was discovered.  We are not all invincible so we need to join together as one and find a cure.  If you can give in anyway, even if just a dollar it will go a long way.  It is the joining of forces of many both big and small that make a true difference in life.  Do it for Addison, and when you are having a bad day think of the sweet girl in this video and be inspired.