Radio Episode 81: The dying boy: Showing compassion to those in need

<p>"In Phoenix, Arizona, a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia.</p> <p>Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up & fulfill all his dreams.</p> <p>Now that was no longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her son's dream to come true.</p> <p>She took her son's hand and asked, "Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted to be once you grew up?</p> <p>Did you ever dream and wish what you would do with your life?"</p> <p>Mommy, "I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up."</p> <p>Mom smiled back and said, "Let's see if we can make your wish come true."</p> <p>Later that day she went to her local fire department in Phoenix, Arizona, where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Phoenix.</p> <p>She explained her son's final wish and asked if it might be possible to give her 6 year old son a ride around the block on a fire engine.</p> <p>Fireman Bob said, "Look, we can do better than that."</p> <p><strong>Zechariah 7:9 (NIV)</strong></p> <p><strong>“This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.”</strong></p> <p>Tune in to listen to today's episode.</p> <p>Keep in the loop by signing to our GIGI Notes <a href= "https://www.gigigirlstories.com/contact/">HERE</a></p> <p><strong>DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE </strong></p> <p><strong>Hosts: Esther & Steph</strong></p> <p><strong>Mix & effects: Stephanie Giselle</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mercyme/5360449">Artist of the week: MercyMe</a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>email us: </strong><a href= "mailto:writegigi5@gmail.com">writegigi5@gmail.com</a></span></p> <p><strong>Write by post</strong></p> <p>GIGI Teen Radio</p> <p>PO BOX 6505 Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122</p> <p><a href="https://www.purple-planet.com/"><strong>music credit: Purple planet music</strong></a></p> <p><a href= "https:/