OK, here's one more sad, but uplifting story!
As I've explained in my letter to The Darrell Gwynn Foundation, Jonathan is a struggling quadriplegic and desperately needs a new power wheelchair. The letter of need is only the first step. Next, my right arm Jenny at Mt. Sinai, needs to see him for measurements so the application can be completed! The only problem is, Jonathan's old, ill-fitting power chair has completely broken down!! AHHHH He's trying to get a loner replacement but not sure if he'll be able to! OY VEY! Jonathan can't even sign himself out of the nursing home, but Blake's little sister has offered to do it for him (thank you, Amber!). Although that's one very big hurdle out of the way, the lack of a power wheelchair makes it very difficult, maybe impossible for him to get to Mt. Sinai! UGH! So painful this young man is struggling just to get to the hospital. He's a prisoner right now. Double Ugh We're on a deadline to submit the application for his new power wheelchair, and it'sabsolutely mind boggling to think he might miss out because of a broken wheelchair, the VERY thing we're trying to get for him!! Holy smokes! Who knew doing good could be so stressful! ;)
So here's the funny part. Jonathan and I communicate mostly via Facebook. I notice he posted "it was all good just a week ago..." as his status update. Of course I panic and think something is wrong. I email him immediately! Oh man, looks like the joke's on me! Apparently it's a song he likes by JAY Z! Wow, I feel so white and old sometimes!! Hilarious!
He aslo adds:
If you feel like calling, here's my number xxx-xxx-xxxx. If I don't pick up, just remember I'm handicapped. lol
Somehow he's still joking around even though things are super, crazy stressful! How these young men manage to maintain a positive attitude EVER is beyond me!!