Saturday October 20, 2007 at 1:08 pm
A story of heart and penguins
This is my sister, Molly. She’s 13.
Earlier this summer, before entering 8th grade, Molly found out that her best friend had a lump on her brain. A few weeks later, the lump was found to be cancerous. In these past five months, Molly has matured quicker and more completely than I thought possible in that amount of time. In five months, she went from a Hannah Montana lunatic to a picture of perseverance. Or maybe, now she’s just both.
Her best friend, Chelsea, is unyielding and beautiful. Her triumphs have made it easy to forget she’s barely a teenager. And, she’s a hockey fan. She loves the Penguins, people.
The girls found out a week ago that Sidney Crosby was offering his private box for last night’s game. They were whisked via limo (packed with Halloween gift bags and sparkling cider) to the arena where they were able to watch the game from, literally, the best seats in the house. I sent Molly out with my camera and she came back with some great stories.
As they were getting ready to leave, they were greeted by Mario Lemieux in the hallway.
And then, followed quickly by a mess of excited shrieks, Sidney appeared and hung out until it was time to go. He posed for pictures and presented Chelsea with the game puck. Molly’s attitude towards boys in general has remained indifferent throughout middle school, and so when she called me afterwards, it was the first time I’d heard her say, “Wow, this man is gorgeous,” and, “Hey, he’s your age...hint.”
I was told the night, from the beginning, kept getting better. I am so excited for them, and certain there was no one there that night more deserving.
The full picture set can be found here.
This is my sister, Molly. She’s 13.
Earlier this summer, before entering 8th grade, Molly found out that her best friend had a lump on her brain. A few weeks later, the lump was found to be cancerous. In these past five months, Molly has matured quicker and more completely than I thought possible in that amount of time. In five months, she went from a Hannah Montana lunatic to a picture of perseverance. Or maybe, now she’s just both.
Her best friend, Chelsea, is unyielding and beautiful. Her triumphs have made it easy to forget she’s barely a teenager. And, she’s a hockey fan. She loves the Penguins, people.
The girls found out a week ago that Sidney Crosby was offering his private box for last night’s game. They were whisked via limo (packed with Halloween gift bags and sparkling cider) to the arena where they were able to watch the game from, literally, the best seats in the house. I sent Molly out with my camera and she came back with some great stories.
As they were getting ready to leave, they were greeted by Mario Lemieux in the hallway.
And then, followed quickly by a mess of excited shrieks, Sidney appeared and hung out until it was time to go. He posed for pictures and presented Chelsea with the game puck. Molly’s attitude towards boys in general has remained indifferent throughout middle school, and so when she called me afterwards, it was the first time I’d heard her say, “Wow, this man is gorgeous,” and, “Hey, he’s your age...hint.”
I was told the night, from the beginning, kept getting better. I am so excited for them, and certain there was no one there that night more deserving.
The full picture set can be found here.
Wow. Just…wow. That’s so awesome and Molly’s friend…she’ll be in my thoughts. What stregnth.
Beautiful. I’m happy for them, too. This is just so inspiring.
I know he was awesome. And good looking.
:-X
Wow, that’s great. Very classy all around.
And congratulations to Molly and Chelsea, for proving that even massive amounts of adversity don’t have to mean the end of joy.
Great to hear the Penguins doing such good things.
An inspirational story – I’m glad they were able to enjoy a magical evening. Chelsea will be in my thoughts.
This is great!
What an inspiring story. My prayers go out to your sisters’ friend Chelsea. I’m so glad she has such a wonderful friend like Molly.
So special that Sid spent time with them…a very classy guy. What a sweetie!
Too Cool!! Loving Sid more & more (hotness factor aside, you have to love a man with a kind heart)
Praying for Chelsea’s strength & Molly’s as well. My father has Stage4 Lymphoma – it’s a growing experience for everyone involved.