I just wanted to send a shout out to the anonymous Christmas angel (a.k.a. Ben's #1 Fan) who came to our door tonight and left a gift card and a very sweet note for him letting him know how much they had been touched by his saying the sacrament prayer in church today. Ben hasn't been blessing the sacrament at church because he now has to wear a mask which is very difficult for him with his reduced lung capacity. I was shocked when he went up there today because the last time he did it he felt lightheaded and felt like he was going to pass out from wearing the mask. Even though he had to repeat the prayer three times to get it right, he did it and I am very proud of him! Ben's disease puts a lot of limitations on his life, but he rarely complains, he always has a smile, and he has incredible determination. Even though it is hard for him, he gets up at 6 and feeds the animals every morning, lugs around his 800 lb. backpack all day at school, and goes to the store every weekend with Larry to help him make feed. I love you Ben. You are an inspiration to all of us!!!
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