Because I have been given much

I ran into Chris Decius and Kent Decius the other day at the store. Chris told me about his surgery and how he spent some time in the hospital. He was so grateful for the nurses and doctors at the hospital. He was shocked that he just had to ask for water and they would bring it to him. He was so happy that he was able to eat breakfast every day. With his health problems he lost circulation in his foot, and is hoping he doesn't lose his toes. Kent told me how Chris was so sick he carried him into the emergency room on his back. Kent was taking care of Chris and working trying to make things work. Kent was really happy that he was able to work through a temp agency to help provide for them. They both stated that their mom had died and that they lost the house they grew up in. They live in an apartment by Bonneville high. They both talked about their love of martial arts. They both lit up and talked about how they are certain that martial arts saved both of their lives.They both had times where they didn't have the will to live. Due to Chris's health conditions and not being able to work they both have a goal to get back to martial arts, but financially is isn't possible right now. I talked to them for 40 minutes. Neither one complained about life being unfair, or that they were barley making it. They both smiled and dreamed about getting back to martial arts. I have thought and thought about them for the past few days. My heart was broken and I listened to all of the things that were going wrong in their lives, but they were not complaining. They were so happy to be alive. Their story made me hope that together with my awesome friends, that we could raise some money and help them get back to their martial arts. They don't know anything about this fundraiser, but I hope to be able to raise some money and get it to them before Christmas. Please use the paypal account linked to this blog post. Every penny counts. Please consider donating even $5. I will make sure every penny goes to them. Contact me with any questions. Thank you everyone!