From My Perspective…

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love my job.  One of the main reasons I love it so much is all of the amazing people I get to meet on a day-to-day basis.  Not only do I work with some of the best people ever, we transport some pretty terrific people from point A to point B as well.

Thursday was no exception.

I had the absolute honour of meeting an amazing family on one of my flights.  David, Jasmina, Sebastien and Genevieve.  They were so kind, and so lovely.  I met them as they boarded – Genevieve is just itty-bitty and I arrived to help them get settled and offer our airline’s Infant Briefing.  As I always try to do, I also chatted a little bit with Big-Brother Sebastien.  Both of these kids are super cute, and super sweet.  Mom and Dad were so obviously proud of them both, and so nice to chat with.  I would have loved to have chatted longer – but work is work…  so off I went.  Throughout the flight, I shared smiles with the kids.  When it came time to offer our service, I found out the reason behind the medical tubing Sebastien sports in a little backpack-type getup.  Oh – didn’t I mention that part?  Well no – because honestly, I didn’t notice it right off.  I was too taken by this little boy with huge eyes and a cute smile.  I was too interested in the casual conversation I was having with his parents.  But yes, Sebastien obviously (if you can see past those cutey-patootey eyes) has some medical stuff going on.  I was stunned tho, when his Mom told me.  Transplants.  Not one, Not two – but THREE.  On three different organs in his tiny little body.

Now, I don’t know about YOU, but I am not sure how I would handle their situation.  I can only hope I would be half as amazing as this family.

When we arrived at our destination, I decided to ask Jasmina if she had a Blog about Sebastien’s journey.  I was so happy to find out that she did.  You can read his story HERE.  I have read through, and looked at the pictures.  I have a new respect for parents who live their lives with an un-well child.  Also?  I have always supported Organ-Donation – but you can bet your next paycheque that this family will proudly see past our own grief and donate should we ever be placed in that situation by this Universe.

I won’t lie to you.  I hugged my boys a little tighter at bedtime tonight.  Every child is a blessing and a miracle.  We each have our paths and lessons to learn from this lifetime, and I know that we would tackle any situation we were presented with.  Still, I am so grateful that my children are healthy.

My thoughts and prayers and positive energy are being sent to this amazing family.

I will be tracking Sebastien’s journey.