News these days is really hard to take. Too many bad things with very little inspiration…until now. The story started off with lots of questions as we viewed a video clip posted on Reddit today. A 16-year old named John celebrated a birthday, but it wasn’t what he expected. He didn’t look happy and we soon found out why. Watch and listen to his sister’s video to find out what happens – and have tissues handy because it will make you bawl.
All of the amazingness is happening because of a group of incredible people at Port Huron Music Center and a very wonderful dad who loves his son. They were able to give John a very special present that will last his lifetime. And that caused a lot of lurkers and posters on Reddit to reach out to bring a little bit of happiness to a guy who will hopefully bring beautiful music to the world, as he and his loved ones go through some very tough times.
All I can say is THANK YOU to this wonderful group of people who gave me and a lot of other people some hope that the world still has pockets of humanity that care for one another and wish each other the best. I really needed this reminder today that hope exists until the last light is ignored and dies. Today, we are nowhere near that point yet and this story is one of the reasons why.
Port Huron Music Rocks!!!
To Port Huron Music Center: You guys rock!!!! Please keep spreading the love far and wide. The world needs it so much right now, and you’re an example of the best that humanity has to offer. Keep the music flowing.
To Johnny, please remember that we are all behind you and want you to do incredible things with your gifts. I hope that you do so many amazing things with music and never let anyone separate you from your love. Enjoy the concert and meeting one of your heroes. I am also so very sorry for your loss, but so happy that your dad’s love is now everywhere as well as with you. You’ve touched me deeply and made me want to go after my own dreams even harder. Take care of yourself.
…I just needed to share a heartwarming moment of humanity and wish Johnny a bright and music-filled life. Thank you to everyone involved for giving me some much-needed hope.
