Evening, Fam…
So, it’s
been a busy day for J since I got such a late start yesterday.
First, I ran
to the pharm for Joey’s and my scripts, got the folks’ Christmas present, and
got home all in an hour, including bus transfers and walking. Then, I spent the rest of the day slingin’
paint to get this commission finished for tomorrow definitely. I think it’s generally done, but I’ll sleep
on it and look at in with new eyes.
Anyway, I’ve
been following this
story about retired NBA star Dikembe Mutombo helping Congo-born 8-year-old Matadi
get his surgery to remove the facial tumor that’s essentially’s made him a
pariah trapped in his folks’ home, so people won’t stare.
Apparently,
he had a bad time of it, going into cardiac arrest during surgery, causing docs
to have to abort the procedure. It’s not
known how far along they were before they had to tap out to save his life.
Then, this
morning, I read Matadi died from an allergic reaction from anesthesia. My guess’s he went into anaphylactic shock on
the table, but they’re calling it cardiac arrest, and he just never woke up
from the sedation/coma.
This piece ISN’T
about Matadi’s death, it’s about courage and faith.
Little man
lived his life as much as he could. His
life was all he knew. Then, someone
wanted to change his life in a country he knew nothing about, but he rolled
with it. A lot of adults won’t go there
from fear of the unknown, knowing the outcome will bring betterment.
That, Boys
and Girls, is courage and faith.
Be good to
each other.
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