Happy 4th of July! YAY! Sunshine has finally made it's way across Long Island. We were out enjoying it yesterday, Alec was bike riding and playing basketball in his walker. He tired quickly, but enjoyed being outside. I even got on the teeter totter with him. A little nervous the swingset wouldn't hold me- but it did.

Kevin won 4th place yesterday at his track meet. This is his first year joining track and he is really enjoying it. Sean on the other hand is just enjoying exploring the great outdoors. He doesn't like to be kept inside. 24 hrs a day he says, (side, side.)

While we were enjoying our day yesterday; another brain tumor claimed an innocent life. A strong little man named Mykah earned his wings after he lost his short battle- just a 4 month battle. This was a friend of my sisters whose 9 year old nephew in Oregon was diagnosed just months ago. Surgery was unsuccessful, they were unable to remove the entire tumor and they started radiation and chemo. The tumor was unresponsive, and he lost his battle.

I can't imagine what Mykah's parents must be going through this holiday weekend; listening to all the life around them and fireworks going off, parties, laughter, and just life. They are planning a funeral for there 9 year old son at the same time keeping a chin up for his younger brother. How do you do that? My heart aches for them.

Pray for them.

-Amy