Gabriel.

Well, it is safe to say that I’ve had a day like no other! We started off at Florida Hospital for Children learning about music therapy and it’s importance in healing for those facing health challenges. I have always had some interest in how music affects not only the emotional part of a human but also the physical body and it’s physiological makeup. It was amazing to see how these children came alive at the sounds coming from bells and wooden instruments. All the struggle melted away. I saw eyes light up and smiles sneak in. I learned so many things this day, but one thing I hold dear: inclusion of people always wins. I met Gabriel today. He lit up the entire hospital. He would sing at the top of his lungs and laugh with a joy that would shake your bones. He wanted to know each person’s name that entered his room. When I said goodbye, I gave him a hug, hugged all of his nurses and family, and because he joyously insisted, we all had to come around him for one big group hug. He refused to leave anyone out and craved for everyone to experience life with same level of zeal in which he did. I’ve never seen a human more passionate about people. If he was happy, he made sure you felt it too! Wanna know something wild? He had half of his brain removed when he was 6 months old. Love is a choice! This sweet boy changed my life. I prayed tonight, “Lord, make me more like Gabriel.

Publicado por Lauren Daigle em Domingo, 9 de dezembro de 2018