Tonight's picture was taken in October of 2008. Mattie was pictured with his big buddy, Brandon. Brandon and Mattie battled cancer at the same time and despite their age difference they were close friends. In fact toward the end of his life, Mattie considered Brandon one of his best friends! As you can see, Mattie and Brandon's IV poles were decorated! Brandon started this tradition and Mattie followed suit. When Brandon completed his treatment at the hospital, he actually took his Wall-E decorative IV pole cut out that he created and gave it to Mattie. Mattie was very honored and used it often. In fact, at times it was hard to engage Mattie either emotionally or in conversation, but somehow Mattie liked talking about the origami cranes or the other decorations hanging on his IV pole.
Quote of the day: To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it. ~ Benjamin Franklin
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