There was yet another article about Patrick in his local newspaper Sunday. You can read the whole thing at the link above, but I really like the last part:
When he does start playing again - and he has no doubts that he'll be back next year - he insists he'll be as competitive and fun loving as ever. But he also has learned a painful lesson we all should heed.
"I will play every game like it is the last one I will be able to play. There are no guarantees," he said. "You never know what will happen next. I am just going to enjoy every day for what it brings.
"Everybody gets so wrapped up in so many things that they forget to stop and enjoy each day. When I get back out there and play, I am going to play every game like it is a gift."
As you put away your gifts today, think about that last statement and value the gift of good health we all take for granted until someone like Barsotti helps us remember what really is important.
Merry Christmas.
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Wow. Patrick sounds like a truly amazing kid. Not many kids his age have that level of maturity to put such meaningful thoughts into words like that.
-Allie
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