Lord knows I've griped enough about the
negativity of our news apparatus, so I was delighted and refreshed to
see the story of Miles Scott, a 5 year old who has been battling
leukemia for three years, getting international attention.
In San Francisco today, the Make A Wish
Foundation set up an adventure for the little hero who wanted to beBatman. He saved a damsel in distress, rescued our baseball team's
mascot, and foiled a couple villains' plans before getting the key to
the city from the mayor. Sometimes “feel good” stories feel a bit
like anaesthesia, but this one is absolutely fantastic.
And it has a worthwhile purpose for all
of us, not only in the gift of a smile or ten, but as a reminder. The
world is insane, yes, and things happen like 2 year olds getting
leukemia; that sucks on a level that the brain cannot fathom, and
rarely do we forget that. But what we do forget is that people are
actually pretty cool, and life (at least for those of us
inconceivably lucky enough to live lives of safety and plenty) is a
playground. I forget that part sometimes, so thank you to Miles Scott
and the Make A Wish Foundation for reminding me.
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