Today, I visited a childrens hospital here in Chicago. Along with meeting many beautiful children, i met a family.
A single father, raising two daughters. Jenna, who is 8, and Kayleigh, who is only 3 years old.
Kayleigh has Neuroblastoma, a rare cancer in infants. She onky has 2 weeks left to live-at the most.
Her father, Rob is only 34 years old, and spending everyday in the hospital with his sick daughter, and his healthy daughter.
Kayleigh sleeps a lot, eats little, and gets weaker with every day.
I was so deeply touched by Rob's devotion to his two precious daughters that i gave them three tickets to come see the august 6th show.
I sat with Kayleigh, Jenna and Rob today for 4 hours, just talking, playing with Jenna while Rob met with doctors and workers of hospice.
When Jenna and i were in a playroom, she explained how excited she was to see the show.
"I hope kayleigh will make it." She said calmly.
I didn't know what to say. This little girl had to hope that her younger sister would live 5 more days to see a concert.
I held my tears in as we walked back to the room.
I soon had to leave, But told Rob, Jenna and Kayleigh that i would come visit often, and email the girls to check in.
I have never cried so much in my life for someone else.
God bless Rob and his beautiful angels as they spend their 9th night in the hospital.
So now it's 12:37am and i cant sleep. Upset about how im tired and i want to sleep.
But hey, i have the good life here. Im in Chicago, getting ready to go on Tour, and im complaining.
Sometimes, i make myself sick.
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