carter

this is going to be a doozy, or maybe a short one with a lot of links, but most likely a doozy.  this wonderful baby is Carter.  he is the creation of my friends from college, sean and chelle, whom i care for and love very dearly, to this day. 

they had carter and from the beginning had trials and tribulations.  i cannot begin to do those any justice, so read here.  Carter was born with severe problems and they, as the wonderful parents they are, gave everything to make it better.  they have moved from Dallas to Boston to Dallas again.  Carter had a 5, yes 5 organ transplant.  this kid is a fighter and that, i mean, in the most literal sense possible. 

in the midst of this, sean lost his job in the economic downturn.  they moved back to Dallas and literally, their lives have been a constant blur of hospital visits and news that would turn anyone else into a mess. 

i don't know what i can do for them, but i just want to do something.  i'd love to do a "skate for carter" at one of the marathons...but i know they need help now.  on their home page, one of their friends is running the Boston Marathon for Carter and other kids at the Boston hospital. 

i just thought i'd share this with you.  this is an amazing couple with an amazing kid, and just the most adversity i've seen.  i'm trying to get some ideas together....maybe something for the upcoming Texas Road Rash Marathon....i don't know. 

but just to let you know what is on my mind a lot of the time.