While we are all working to correct, impede and stop the damage being done to our country by this worst Administration ever, ordinary Americans are suffering. (I cannot begin to document how much they will suffer more under the horrific new tax bill unleashed on us yesterday, but many good diarists here have already addressed this.)
And in the midst of all of this are children.
Jacob Thompson, 9, is one of them. And whatever happens with the tax bill or any other decisions of this Administration won’t matter much to him, because he is dying.
According to the GoFundMe page set up by Jacob's mother, the family admitted him to Barbara Bush Children's Hospital on October 11 with the understanding that he would pass away within a month.
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Stories about brave sick children just break my heart. This one did.
Jacob has been fighting Neuroblastoma, cancer that forms in nerve cells early on, since he was diagnosed at age 5. It has spread to his head and hip, and treatment was deemed unsuccessful.
Since Jacob is bed-ridden and has limited time left with his loved ones, they are bringing Christmas to him next weekend.
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Jacob is particularly fond of penguins. If you could send a card:
Jacob Thompson
C/O Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall St
Portland, ME 04102
There are so many important issues right now, so much to care about, and yes, so many things to do to right the ship of our country. All of which are important and must be done. I will be working this weekend to GOTV for our terrific candidates here in Virginia.
And I will also be sending a card. Because that is what we do. Please join me.