Hey, guys? I know this is totally not anything I'd usually post.

But I'd like to share a story or two with you. Not mine, directly. But important and close to my heart nonetheless.

One is about a Veteran, CJ. I never knew CJ personally, only through is mother and the Air Force mom and dad group. CJ committed suicide 4 years ago. His mother now has a project called Scattering CJ. You can find it here on Facebook. Bring tissues, you'll need them.

The other is a little girl. Her name is Rebecca. Becca is dying. Quickly, slowly, there's no telling. She has an incredibly fast moving pediatric brain cancer. She's not even 8 years old, and her family is watching her die, slowly. Her parents are logging stories here as Team Becca.

As all of you know, I've served in the Air Force. As less of you know, I've been suicidal, and I still struggle with it sometimes. I can't imagine what CJ was going through, and seeing what his family has done with the gift of his life is amazing and inspiring. I plan on asking if I can take CJ with me to Disney next month, and then on to Israel this fall, hopefully.

My brother, Josh, will be 23 this year. When he was young, he had cancer. Aggressive, destructive...but curable. Becca's parents gave her school DNR papers today. If she goes down, they are letting her go. There's nothing more they can do for her but give her the best quality of life in the time she has left.

CJ could have been me. Or Camp. Or Kyle. Or JP. Or Ryan. Or Savannah.
Becca could have been Josh. Or Paige. Or Warren.

I don't really have anywhere to go with this. I wanted to share the stories. I think it's important to see loss and hurt as much as it is important to see wonder and light. If you get a chance, please, go read their stories. Light a candle for those struggling with illness and cancer, for their family and the story they are sharing.

Bring tissues. You will need them.

Team Becca
Scattering CJ