Day 232 - Proclaimed Chris as My Hero

On the evening of August 7, 2013 in a quiet suburb outside of Dallas, Chris and Myles White were living their lives as normal kids do. On their cell phones, playing video games, and enjoying being at home with their family. Within minutes their lives were changed forever. Their mother's estranged husband threw a grenade through a window of their home, kicked the door in, and began his reign of terror. Their Mother Zina (48) was killed, followed by their older sister Neima (28) who tried her best to protect Chris, Myles, and her 3 year old son Cohlin. Chris was shot next and as the shooter motioned to shoot his little brother Myles, Chris threw himself in the way of the gun and took a second bullet. Unfortunately, Myles was still shot, but the gunman ran out of ammo which saved 3 year old Cohlin who was pushed in the closet corner for safety.

The boys are now recovering physically, and mentally dealing with the fact that their mother and sister are gone. Their lives will never be the same.  As a result of being shot, Chris may have lost the use of his legs. Chris is a straight A student, band member, artist, dancer, and basketball player.  Chris is a HERO and made the selfless decision to do all he could to protect those he loved. Myles also a straight A student and follower of his older brother is witty and full of energy.  

Friends and family members have started a relief fund for these children, their medical bills, therapy, and future needs. They are being cared for by their older siblings Glenn and Keisha who are both college students. The older siblings (both under the age of 23) are now raising their little brothers as their mother would have had it no other way.  

For today's random act of kindness I donated to their relief fund.  I'm praying for their family and for a full recovery for both Chris and Myles.

Day 232 - Proclaimed Chris as my hero!

Chris with his older brother.