{"id":3680,"date":"2009-08-10T00:01:19","date_gmt":"2009-08-10T05:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theworldbyroad.com\/?p=3680"},"modified":"2009-08-10T16:42:14","modified_gmt":"2009-08-10T21:42:14","slug":"a-chance-to-give-back-and-a-time-to-appreciate-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theworldbyroad.com\/expedition\/2009\/08\/10\/a-chance-to-give-back-and-a-time-to-appreciate-life","title":{"rendered":"A Chance To Give Back, and a Time To Appreciate Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all have been beyond fortunate on this expedition by being able to meet incredible people, see unbelievable sights and enjoy adventurous activities graciously accommodated by great companies, so it was really nice to be able to give back a little when we road into Anchorage, Alaska.<\/p>\n<p>The girls had a great idea of volunteering at a homeless shelter and were able to find the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cssalaska.org\/brother_francis.php\" target=\"_blank\">Brother Francis Shelter<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0 This shelter was established in 1982 to provide temporary, emergency shelter for men and women; an evening meal, and use of shower and laundry facilities; case management services, advocacy and referrals for employment, housing, mental health issues, and treatment options for alcohol and substance abuse. It also offers a job readiness program. During 2008, 56,621 nights of stay were provided to 3,025 homeless adults. It was here that our crew was able to take over the kitchen to help serve dinner to those less fortunate.\u00c2\u00a0 It really was an eye-opening experience for all of us, and really put things in perspective.\u00c2\u00a0 The worries and tribulations of many seem pretty trivial to those faced by these people, as they battle each day to find a roof over their head and some food.\u00c2\u00a0 The phrases \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Thank You,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153God Bless You,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d along with many handshakes showed their great appreciation.\u00c2\u00a0 We wished them well, told them to take care, and hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for them.\u00c2\u00a0 To donate to their cause, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cssalaska.org\/donate.php\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px\" title=\"DSC_0096\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theworldbyroad.com\/expedition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/DSC_0096.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSC_0096\" width=\"254\" height=\"370\" align=\"left\" \/> The following morning we had the opportunity to visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.providence.org\/alaska\/services\/children\/\" target=\"_blank\">Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hospital at Providence<\/a> to see and chat with some of the kids, show them our stuffed animal, Swinger, and let them know about our website so they can go on a mini-adventure with us.\u00c2\u00a0 The children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hospital has been running strong since 1998, has recently opened a newly remodeled pediatric center, subspecialty clinic, NICU, and maternity center to provide state of the art medical treatment for Alaska&#8217;s newborns, children and their families.<\/p>\n<p>We were led on a tour by Child Life Coordinator, Bonnie Reichwein, who, along with other staff, helps the children in anyway they can during their stay.\u00c2\u00a0 Their work is more than admirable.\u00c2\u00a0 Bonnie then led us to a commons area where Sharon Young was waiting with one of her dogs, Raven, that she brings in twice a week for dog therapy.\u00c2\u00a0 She\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been doing this for seven years, and you could tell by the look on the children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s faces how much they enjoyed the time with her and the dog.<\/p>\n<p>We then toured the rest of the facility and finished up in the oncology section of the children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hospital.\u00c2\u00a0 It was here that we met some of the strongest people thus far on the trip.\u00c2\u00a0 Two little boys, Bryant Ante and Aiden Reeves, were in the oncology section battling, like courageous warriors, a disease with all they got.\u00c2\u00a0 It breaks your heart seeing such young children having to endure and deal with such a situation, but we quickly saw their great support systems.\u00c2\u00a0 Their mother\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s, Christy Ante and Heather Reeves, along with other family, were there with them, are their rocks, and are just as courageous.\u00c2\u00a0 Your heart goes out to them as\u00c2\u00a0 well, for it has to be really hard to see their precious little ones going through such a hard time.\u00c2\u00a0 There strength, like their sons, is amazing.\u00c2\u00a0 When you combine those factors with the how nice, caring and professional the doctors, nurses and coordinators were in that section a person knows the little guys are in the best place possible to aide in their recovery.\u00c2\u00a0 To donate to the children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hospital, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.providence.org\/alaska\/foundation\/donate.htm\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We left that day remembering the smiles on the faces of Bryant and Aiden, and were beyond inspired by their strength and determination, so it hit me beyond words when I recently got an email from Child Life Coordinator Bonnie from the children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hospital saying that Bryant had passed away.\u00c2\u00a0 Life is so fragile, and sometimes way too short.\u00c2\u00a0 A life taken way too soon.\u00c2\u00a0 Our hearts go out to him and his family.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px\" title=\"DSC_0101\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theworldbyroad.com\/expedition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/DSC_0101.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSC_0101\" width=\"370\" height=\"254\" align=\"left\" \/> It seemed like just yesterday that we entered the oncology room of the children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hospital to meet Bryant and to see him, his mother, sister and grandmother.\u00c2\u00a0 Sharon had brought one of dog\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s with her to their section, and him and his sister played with the dog on the floor.\u00c2\u00a0 They were all smiles, and were having a great time playing with the dog together.\u00c2\u00a0 I had the chance to 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name get painted on the side of a tractor, and was able to eat lunch, served on a silver platter, with the CEO.\u00c2\u00a0 He was beyond happy and grateful for his opportunity but stated to his parents, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Every kid should have a wish come true, and not have be sick to do it.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p>We then hung out with the kids, watched them play with the dog, said our goodbyes, shook their hands and told them to take care.\u00c2\u00a0 We left the faces of two smiling kids, full of life and so happy.\u00c2\u00a0 A few weeks after that day, however, Bryant\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s health deteriorated and he passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents at the Seattle Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hospital on July 10, 2009.<\/p>\n<p>There are no words to describe the feeling of loss for the Ante family, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sure words won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t ease the pain, but Bryant was an inspiration to all of us and for others he touched in his life.\u00c2\u00a0 His strength, determination and smile will never be forgotten.\u00c2\u00a0 His mom said Bryant always saw the glass as half full, and that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s how it has to be.<\/p>\n<p>Appreciate life.\u00c2\u00a0 Love.\u00c2\u00a0 Laugh.\u00c2\u00a0 Bryant did.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 5px auto; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px\" title=\"DSC_0099\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theworldbyroad.com\/expedition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/DSC_0099.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSC_0099\" width=\"570\" height=\"388\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">A special kid, Bryant Allen Ante.\u00c2\u00a0 An inspiration to us all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all have been beyond fortunate on this expedition by being able to meet incredible people, see unbelievable sights and enjoy adventurous activities graciously accommodated by great companies, so it was really nice to be able 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