Thank You From The Bottom Of Our Hearts

I just wanted to take a moment on the behalf of Kelton, Richard, Jeremy, Jeffrey and myself to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts to all of you who have been keeping us in prayers and sharing all of your encouraging words. It is so wonderful to hear from all, please keep writing. We view the list daily. For those of you who have taken the time to step out of your lives and into ours by donating or helping with all of the wonderful events and gifts for Kelton, it is so heartfelt and for Richard and myself a very humbling experience. We do realize that it is all due to one person and that is Kelton.

Since he was born Richard and I have found ourselves awake many many nights staring at him wondering how in the world we became so lucky to have him in our lives. We are truly in awe of him and so very proud. We are not just proud of his courage to overcome this disease, but we, like most parents, find pride in his everyday life. From bringing home a 100% on a spelling test, to the fact that I have never had to remind him to brush his teeth, when he gets the perfect pitch during a baseball game and hits that ball like a rocket, or even how he mastered the expert level on Guitar Hero in just a week.(Rock Star-you have no idea how much we love that game) We are always so proud of him. As a mother I could write a book on how fabolous Kelton is, but my proudest moments are when he quietly teaches me a life lesson.

Before we left the hospital the nurse told Kelton that there will be times when he may not feel very well and my not feel like eating and that all of these things were natural. She told him "you can blame it on the chemo." I started to laugh and just told Kelton yeah if you don't want to do something just blame on the chemo. Kelton smirked at our remark, but it was in that way people don't want you to feel bad because you think its funny and they just don't get it.(Oh yeah I saw that Kelton) He had a look on his face of confusion. When we got home that night he wanted to take a bath and was insistant that he run the water and get his towel. "Mama I can do it." After the bath he brought down his Nintendo Wii and began hooking it up downstairs. I can help you KK, no "Mama I can do it." That is what I have heard from him alot these last few days, "Mama I Can Do It."

It finally dawned on me last night(no one every said that I was a rocket scientist)*although I do consider myself a part-time rocketeer:)* It never occured to Kelton to place blame on anyone or anything. It would be so easy for any of us to use his situation a crutch, but that is not in Kelton's nature. He goes on everyday without complaint and without blame. He is like a steamboat that never looks back. It sounds like a small revelation but some how can't we take his lead and apply his thought process to our everyday life?

These are the moments that I have been blessed with because of my son, Kelton. Through the eyes of a child, but what an amazing gift. During this hard road we have taken all our cues from Kelton, even though sometimes it takes me longer. When I look in his beautiful eyes I never see blame all I see is courage and faith. As we travel this journey with him maybe we can gain some knowledge. The knowledge that Kelton seems to "just know."

Please continue to write and know that all of your prayes, insight, jokes and encouragement is not all for nothing Kelton is a miraculous person, and as his parents we are so honored to share him with all you.

Kelton let's continue to "do what we do!!!!" You are my heartline and I thank you sweetheart for letting me love you. Keep Strong and let's Kick this....

-God Bless You and Thank You.....
The Littles