This picture is from a very dear friend of mine’s father.  He is battling Merkle Cell Carcinoma – a rare skin cancer that spreads quickly to other parts of the body.  He is young and very positive about this disease and what it means for him, despite serious, painful and ongoing treatments to eliminate it from his body.

I have MS and I know how difficult it is to have a disease that has no cure that people don’t understand and requires ongoing and inconvienient treatment.  The difference is that my disease no matter what, is not fatal.  Ed has too much life left to live.  He is traveling tomorrow to Texas from Georgia with the hope that he qualifies for experimental treatment as he wants to conquer his disease and move forward with his life.

My friend asked me for a hat for her dad and some shirts for other family members.  They are all wearing them, but Ed is particularly proud of his Courage and Conviction hat.  It helps protect his head from the sun and he feels cool wearing a hip, styilsh hat to his cancer treatments - especially because he is such a positive person and loves the message behind Chickatees.

This is a photo my friend sent to me of Ed and I had to share it with you readers because this is what my business is all about.  I want to share Ed’s story and hope that you will also find inspiration and keep him in your prayers.