Today we played at Andover High School in Detroit, MI. This time was extra special because we got to spend part of the afternoon with a student named Emily.
Emily is a sixteen year old sophomore at Andover, who just found out this past february that she has cancer. She was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, and thankfully she has been able to get the treatment and care she needs and will hopefully be completely recovered and finished with chemo and radiation within the next few months.
Meeting Emily was such a pleasure. She is a beautiful, smart, mature, sweet girl. We showed her our tour bus (she had never been on one before), and spent the afternoon talking with us about her experience with cancer, high school, prom, getting her driver's liscense, and her dreams for the future.
I can't imagine dealing with what she has had to go through-especially at 16. I know if I were in her position, I'd be pretty scared but Emily is SO brave and has such a great outlook on everything. If someone didn't tell you she was sick, you would never know because she just radiates such positive energy. She is truly an inspiration.
Its so easy to get caught up in all the little things that really don't matter at the end of the day, so meeting Emily really put everything in perspective. Its important to never take anything for granted, to remain happy and be thankful for your health, your life, and what you have...no matter what the circumstances may be.
The band and I are so grateful to have the opportunity to meet people like Emily, and hopefully make just as much of a positive impact on their lives, as they do on ours.
Life is short- so live everyday to the fullest, follow your dreams, and love with all your heart...

Xoxo

Rach

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