John's At Bat - According To Seiichi Noda
Friday, August 03, 2007
From Dr. Seiichi Noda in response to the story about Alec...
That is an absolutely heart warming story. You are right, not even Hollywood could have scripted that any better. It reminds me of a story of a boy I know. He too has Crohn's. He lives his life in fear and trepidation every day. Constantly worried that his actions may anger others and is rushing through his life. He loves to do triathlons although he too like Alec, does not do it well. He spends hour after hour worrying about whether he will be ready, will his nutrition be adequate, is he getting home in time. There are times when he feels that his schedule is
overwhelming, his pressures oppressive and the weight of the world is on his little head. Sometimes, even his little "escapes and pleasures" such as The Ghost in the Bikini let him down.
I have a message for that little boy. Buck up little buckaroo and plan on riding your bike this evening (time to be determined) and nourish your body and soul at Cafe Napoli this evening. And someday, God willing, you too will be an ironman. :)
That is an absolutely heart warming story. You are right, not even Hollywood could have scripted that any better. It reminds me of a story of a boy I know. He too has Crohn's. He lives his life in fear and trepidation every day. Constantly worried that his actions may anger others and is rushing through his life. He loves to do triathlons although he too like Alec, does not do it well. He spends hour after hour worrying about whether he will be ready, will his nutrition be adequate, is he getting home in time. There are times when he feels that his schedule is
overwhelming, his pressures oppressive and the weight of the world is on his little head. Sometimes, even his little "escapes and pleasures" such as The Ghost in the Bikini let him down.
I have a message for that little boy. Buck up little buckaroo and plan on riding your bike this evening (time to be determined) and nourish your body and soul at Cafe Napoli this evening. And someday, God willing, you too will be an ironman. :)
