Perfect Moment Monday- A Friend Indeed

This perfect moment was brought to me courtesy of my 14 y/o son. He has a friend who has severe Crohn's disease. This autoimmune disease causes digestive problems and a lot of pain and is frequently treated with steroids. My son's friend has been on steroids for quite awhile to try and control his symptoms. This young man has developed a "moon face" as the result of the steroids which cause his formally thin face to become round and puffy. This is tough to cope with at any age but even more so during puberty.

My son told me that his friend was getting many cruel questions and stares from his classmates about his altered appearance.
D., our son piped right up,(I wonder where he gets that from?), and straightened these kids right out by saying, "It's from the medicine he's on, get over it."

His demonstration of compassion and loyalty to his friend in this simple statement touched my heart.

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Thank you for sharing in this moment with me.