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    This came from the Vancover paintball forum ..and I just had to share this with you all over here ... sniff sniff

    "I am posting this on behalf of my son whom you see coming to visit this great site as fruit_loops. My son is 13 years old and very sick. He wants to play paintball but his disease wouldn't allow him. His friends play paintball while he is left at home in the mercy of pain.

    Ever since he registered with this great site, no day would pass without him checking what's new with paintball in Canada. He reads them, both of us actually, and finds fun in reading them. He loves clicking on the flags to change provincial locations. He boasts of being able to know what's happening in paintball in different provinces just by clicking the flags. He loves looking at your markers tirelessly in the showcase.

    2 nights ago, he checked the Live Chat feature but I remember him saying nobody was online. Then suddenly "Welcome" was sounded from his speakers. It was the Support Crew. Then they started chatting. The guy from the other end asked him how he was doing and my little man answered, "I have a headache". I remember the guy asking him questions about how frequent his headache occurs, what type of pain, what his age was and whether he has seizures. My son answered them truthfully. Then, the guy asked him if he was taking medicines and if he is, what medicines were they. My son listed his medicines then suddenly the guy said ... "You must be very sick buddy. Are you on chemo?" I started to wonder, how come a computer guy can be conversant in the medical field, too. Their conversation became so interesting until the guy said: "Correct me if I'm wrong and you may not answer my question if you wish. Did your doctor tell you that your seizures is caused by meningioma?" That totally stopped my heart and my suspicion that he might be a medical professional was proven right. A computer guy knows medical diagnosis just by interviewing? I thought, only kids use this site.

    The guy asked my son if he can ask permission from me to phone him. Thinking why not, I gave our number. We had a chat and he was such a nice guy. Changing topics, he asked what presents he received for Christmas. Then asked my son what he wanted that he didn't get. He replied: "xbox. My nintendo is too old". The guy casually said, you'll have it pretty soon, don't worry. My 13-year old kid replied: I will work for it when I get well.

    About 1 'o clock this afternoon, a lady knocked on our door with a big gift nicely wrapped. I asked where it came from and she answered me: open the box when I leave. At the sight of the big present, my poor son whispered: "this is the biggest present I have ever received". The lady introduced herself as "Stacey". According to her, they got our address from our phone number then left while we were still at the door.

    When we opened the present, it's an XBOX! I found myself lost in tears while my son was so amused. I thought it was from a relative. It came complete with everything he needs: a wireless router, a wireless xbox adapter, 2 wireless controllers, 2 headsets, a prepaid xbox Live subscription for 1 year and 10 DVD games. More tears flowed from my eyes, I will never afford to buy my son these stuff. A card was enclosed: "This must be your missing gift. I hope this takes some of your pain away. It's all wireless so you won't bother getting up just to play. A technician will come by your place and hook you up with high-speed internet and make sure that you will be playing your xbox before the day ends. Tell your mom not to worry about anything. I already created your Gamer Tag and I will play online against you soon. Be sure to beat me. Get well buddy. Be strong. I'll always remember you. Pdx.Sierra (xtremepaintballcanada.com)". He was the guy my son had a chat with and must be one of the Support Crew.

    About 3 'o clock, the technician came and brought with him a high-speed modem and hooked my little man's xbox and fixed our computer. With just a phone call the technician made, we got upgraded from dial-up to broadband prepaid for one year. He played a game with him before he left. He requested to keep the identities of everyone involved.

    I'm in tears. I definitely am. We will never forget your kindness, sir. Please call us back. Thank you thank you. May the Lord help you and keep you safe always.

    To you all who participate in this site, thank you. You all help ease the pain and hardships my son is suffering day in and day out. Thank you. Happy holidays everyone. "

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    Happy Holidays

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    Awwww.. *sniff* That's so sweet.
    He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

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    Default Re:A heartwarming story i had to share

    that's very nice the holiday spirit is abound.

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    wow that was really sweet thanx for sharing....

    Btw welcome Roscoroo, i take it your the same Roscoroo from the AH site?

    Seraya.


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    whoa after clicking on the link and reading through the thread i have tears rolling down my face.....

    I will have to send a msg to to this lil boy.

    Thanx again Roscoroo for posting this.

    Seraya.


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    Yes Its the same Roscoroo as from AH ... I showed this story to my Mrs Roo And her Friends and they said I'd better pass this one around .. or else (I agreed)

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    VERY SWEET!!
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    aaaaawww...thats so sweet
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    Boy ,that is one heck of a story of human kindness.

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    wow that gave me chills. there ARE still great people out there.... I hope your son gets better and I hope you are doing ok as well
    (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))0

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    Default Re:A heartwarming story i had to share

    ummm.....not to be a downer but....am I the only person who finds it extremely creepy that this guy was able to find a 13 y/o kid's house by getting his phone number? : I remember my mother warning me endlessly to NEVER give out my phone # or address online cuz you *NEVER* know who you may be talking to. The fact that he had astounding medical knowledge wouldn't lead me to give out my info and put a child in danger--I'm sure there are doctors out there who are a little "off-kilter" too *if ya know what I mean*

    I'm glad that he turned out to be a wonderfully caring individual and not a psycho-killer physician!
    "You did then what you knew how to do; when you knew better, you did better" ~Maya Angelou

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