The Oaxaca Project

Josue is a new youngster in the hospital. He has been grumpy, angry, sad and upset for the past few days. So much so that I didn’t feel like I could approach him except to say hello.

Josue being introduced to Tappy

Till and I were giving out TappyBears (thanks to the donations). I came up to Josue to ask if he’d like one. As his curiosity was peaked by watching the other children receive theirs, he said yes. I sat down and showed him Tappy. I went through the points and tapped for him on Tappy. I tapped how he was a good boy, very handsome, intelligent, wonderful. That got him to smile. I tapped that he didn’t have to be angry cuz he was a wonderful young boy. We could take all that angry and throw it away. He could be happy and get better. He watched me, smiled and even laughed.

As I was tapping and his son began to smile, his father repeatedly stated with such joy in his eyes that he’s been trying to get Josue to smile for 3 days but couldn’t because he was so angry. He repeated how happy he was to see his son smile.

When I walked away, I turned around and saw that the father had taken Tappy, was leaning down close to his son, and tapping on his son then on Tappy saying phrases similar to those I used. There was deep joy in both of them.

Josue and Dad Tapping

This story is an example of what these donations are helping bring about. Once again, I send my heartfelt thanks to those who have donated to the Kids with Cancer Project. Your donations have made so much more possible in this project that brings out my passion and love for children.

Here’s a kiss from Josue

Josue blows you a kiss