There is so much in my world to be grateful for. Love of my family and friends. A warm, dry home. Food in my fridge. I have no drama. This took a long time to accomplish.

But this week has been tough. One of our sweet little daycare kids was diagnosed with cancer. He is this tiny adorable four year old that runs to me the moment I enter the daycare to receive his hugs and start his recital of the morning activities I missed.

He started chemotherapy this week. His family is low income with two other children. I can’t fix much but I did donate the $180 in gift cards I had left over from my Selkirk Writing Contest. Then my friend from New Brunswick sent $50. I matched her and got the family $100 in Safeway gift cards. That will help right away. As soon as I learned they were delivered I felt better. I had accomplished something to help.

I sent out a request for gift card donations on my Facebook page and it’s been shared over a hundred times in a few hours. Another friend just sent another $100. So grateful for their kindness.

People care. And though my heart was breaking for this little man, I have the hope that he will defeat this. That our love and support will keep his family strong for him.

Say a prayer for my little Zayden.

May I be safe. May I be healthy. May I be happy. May I live with ease.