banding together for a friend

it seems like every time i turn around, i see stories in the news about how young people are in worse shape than at any time in our nation's history. i am certain that each succeeding generation of adults thinks the youths following in their footsteps are the most poorly behaved and ill-tempered lot ever (perhaps as a way of looking better by comparison).

but then, i scour the world for reasons to be happy. i realize that there are more opportunities for goodness in the world now than ever. young people are more connected to their communities now than in my high school days, and they come through time and time again. i saw it when i was a journalist in oklahoma, new mexico and mississippi, and i am sure it happens down here in the sunshine state.

but this little story jumped out at me because i like music. these kids sacrificed their payday for a classmate, and brought attention to the struggles of a kid who may not be able to walk again.

http://www.wickedlocal.com/norton/news/x441555704/Wilmington-teen-band-rocks-hard-for-a-classmate

rock on, boys.