Keller TX Boy Gets Early Christmas Wish

Here is a heart felt story from my hometown that absolutely tugged at my heart strings. I don't know this young man but I feel pain in my heart that I'm sure he and his Family must feel magnified by thousands.
I couldn't imagine watching my child suffer throughout his young life like these folks have.  I saw this on Facebook, it was originally written by FORT WORTH (CBS 11 / TXA 21), I read it and just wanted to to share it with everyone.

Keller Boy Gets Early Christmas Wish
Chase Autrey's family worries he might not make it to Christmas. So Thursday night Christmas made it to him.
Chase has Cystic Fibrosis, making it increasingly difficult for him to breathe because of a sticky mucus build-up in his lungs. He's been in and out of Cook Children's Hospital since he was a toddler. It's a been a battle he now appears to be losing.

Chase's mother, Clover Autrey said, "His body's breaking down. It just has deteriorated to the point they're not sure he's got that much time left." They thought Chase might leave them last night. But he bounced back.

Science fiction and fantasy have brought the 14-year-old relief from his reality. He's a big fan of the Fablehaven book series. But Chase might not be around for book five which is due out in March. His mother says Chase knows his prognosis and is handling it bravely. "I think he's more upset to see us upset," she said.

But back in Utah, there's another surprise waiting for Chase which has also been arranged by the Wish With Wings foundation. It's a call from the author of the Fablehaven book series, Brandon Mull. Chase responds to call with a "HOLY CRAP!!!" He's obviously delighted. Mull then shared the secrets of book five with him.

His nurses, watching the scene unfold can not hide their own smiles and tears of joy. "I'm just tearful and joyful that someone can actually make him that happy just calling on the phone," his nurse Mel Carroll said.

His parents were grateful for a diversion for their son who has been in so much pain. "He's a great kid and it was neat to see him enjoy himself and be the focus of attention in a good way versus you know all the adverse affects of what he's been going through lately." Pat Autrey said.

Chase would love to read the fifth book in the Fablehaven book series when it comes out next March. But for now, he and his family are taking life day by day.