Human Tribe Project

Strong Beyond Belief

By Jaclyn Foutz, November 18, 2009

I had the privilege of meeting many of our Tribe Members yesterday and spending time getting to know three of our youngest Tribe Beneficiaries and their families. Whether they had lymphoma, leukemia or tumors, these children were just children. They watched television shows, made crafts, liked to play with gadgets and loved ice cream. They were beautiful, wonderful and happy, despite whatever was happening within their bodies.

Their parents were equally wonderful. They were all very positive and making the most of what life has given them.

I also got the chance to meet the siblings of these children. All three have a brother or sister - beautiful, healthy children that require equal attention from their parents and families. It dawned on me that these families more to handle than just a sick child. They have to be strong enough for their sick child, their healthy child and others in their life. These parents are not only wonderful, but they are strong beyond belief.

I want to thank them all for letting me get to know them yesterday and let them, and all of the rest of our Tribes, know that Human Tribe Project is here to help. We can’t begin to fully understand all you are going through, but we have been through some hard times too, and we want to be here for all of you. Please let us know if there is anything more we can do.