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Drew Bruner was born as a 23 week premature infant male that was deemed non-viable by physicians. Drew, however had the will to live that surpasses all others and with God's amazing grace is now 16 years of age. His mother left him 3 hours after his birth not knowing if he survived or died. She had come to the ER originally because she thought she had the flu. She has a long history of and currently abuses drugs and alcohol and has no contact with Drew. I adopted Drew at the age of 11 months and at this time we were told each day with Drew was a blessing from God. These words are true. Drew lights up the room with his smile and warms hearts with his joyful laughter and song. Drew has had to take a back seat to his sister Angel for the past 16 years with her longstanding critical illnesses. Many times trips and vacations were planned only to be cancelled to provide Angel with the care she needed. And again because I was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma and spent many months in Chemotherapy. I am however happy to report I am now a 5 year survivor, and Angel is stable and is maintaining well and we are able to plan a trip for Drew. Drew loves country music and dances in his wheelchair when he hears the music. We are hoping to take Drew on a cruise, called Country Cruisin that is all about country music and their fans. Some of the main Country Artist that Drew loves will be on this cruise and we look forward to sharing in his joyful celebration of his sixteenth birthday. I am not asking for funding for myself, but for my son so that he can experience the vacation of a lifetime. Drew was not expected to live 24 hours, but with God's love and grace he has lived for 16 wonderful years, teaching us to be thankful for what we have, and willing to share what we can. Drew currently gives back to East Texas families through the East Texas Angel Network, assisting families with food on their table, supplies, clothing and whatever needs they have. We find that paying it forward gives us great peace, as it was not long ago during the times of my chemotherapy that we too had to rely on the East Texas Angel Network for food and supplies. Monies raised will be for Drew so that he can experience the music, water, beaches and adventures that are safe and fun for him. Drew gives so much everyday, I only want to give to him a small portion of what he gives to us, and of course God will be given the Glory for allowing us to spend this time with Drew. Everyday we spend with this amazing young man is not only a gift, but a lesson that God is in control.
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