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His fever rose daily until it hit 105 degrees and finally his family took him to the hospital. After a battery of tests Douglas Maurer, age 15, was diagnosed with leukemia. It was a terrible blow to this young teenager. The physicians told him bluntly what to expect over the next three years. The chemotherapy and its side effects would be severe. He would become bald, he would constantly be ill, lose his energy, and probably his body would bloat. Naturally, he became extremely depressed and felt like giving up. An aunt contacted a local florist for an arrangement to be delivered to him. She expressed to the florist her concern for her teenage nephew.
The nurse brought in the floral arrangement and it was beautiful. Doug read the card from his aunt, but as he looked closer he spotted a second card. He wondered why a second card. Written on it were these words: "Douglas -- I took your order. I work at Brix florist. I had leukemia when I was 7 years old. I'm 22 years old now. Good luck. My heart goes out to you. Sincerely, Laura Bradley." Immediately, his face lit up. He said, "Oh!" His demeanor changed and it was at that moment that he took on a positive attitude.
The comfort he discovered came from a young salesclerk who took the time to share her heart and took just a few moments to write a note.
God told Isaiah to comfort his people. He continues to tell us to do the same... by whatever means it takes.
*Story found in the Chicago Tribune, July 6, 1987 by Bob Greene.
The nurse brought in the floral arrangement and it was beautiful. Doug read the card from his aunt, but as he looked closer he spotted a second card. He wondered why a second card. Written on it were these words: "Douglas -- I took your order. I work at Brix florist. I had leukemia when I was 7 years old. I'm 22 years old now. Good luck. My heart goes out to you. Sincerely, Laura Bradley." Immediately, his face lit up. He said, "Oh!" His demeanor changed and it was at that moment that he took on a positive attitude.
The comfort he discovered came from a young salesclerk who took the time to share her heart and took just a few moments to write a note.
God told Isaiah to comfort his people. He continues to tell us to do the same... by whatever means it takes.
*Story found in the Chicago Tribune, July 6, 1987 by Bob Greene.
