The MD says you have an incurable life threatening disease which, if you don’t take care of it with injections several perhaps a dozen shots a day, you will die. On top of that you are seven years old! What do you do?
This is exactly what happened to seven year old Katelyn Pool last year. It couldn’t happen at a worse time; the economy is just wreaking havoc on the family’s personal finances to the limit and beyond. It’s the perfect storm all over again.
In cases like Katelyn’s the only way to achieve balance and stability is with an insulin pump, an expensive ($9000.00) piece of medical equipment that monitors and controls blood sugar without constant injections.
I have watched Katelyn during her ordeal. She remains spunky, courageous, positive and best of all she is an inspiration to everyone around her.
I invited Katelyn to speak at our church yesterday. She joined me in front of all those people and told them about her new foundation, the Katelyn Pool Pump It Up of Diabetic Kids Foundation. Katelyn’s goal is to raise enough money for five insulin pumps for diabetic kids this year by collecting cans and bottles and recycling them. You should have seen her. She took one look at those people watching her, took a deep breath and launched into her speech. Seven years old! She was amazing! We are going to help her raise that money!
Now… what about you? What are you facing today? What ever it is I want you to remember Katelyn all day long. Say her name out loud right now, Katelyn. Let this little girl inspire you. In all that you do remember this, there is a way for you to help make the world a better place. In spite of what is going on with your family, your finances, your personal relationships, your health, you can let your light shine.
Be like Katelyn, let the love of God flow through your heart to your world.
For more information about how you can help Katelyn raise money for diabetic kids needing insulin pumps call (559) 2590in
I love you — Bryan
p.s. Say a prayer for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
American Red Cross (www.Redcross.org)
Samaritan’s Purse (www.SamaritansPurse.com)
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