The text is a heartfelt account of a group of friends who learn of a man named Xavier, diagnosed with an untreatable form of liver cancer. They decide to make his dream of attending a New England Patriots game come true, despite the terminal nature of his condition.
The friends reach out to the Patriots organization, eventually connecting with Bill Belichick, the Patriots' coach. They manage to get a video message from Tom Brady and Bill Belichick wishing Xavier well.
The friends then surprise Xavier with the video and the news that they are planning to fly him to the Patriots game. Despite his deteriorating health, Xavier is overjoyed and expresses his gratitude to the friends. The friends and Xavier's cousin, Stephanie, then attend the wedding together, with Xavier represented by one of his close friends.
The text ends with the friends expressing their hope that Xavier's dream came true, and their determination to continue supporting him. The account underscores the importance of community, friendships, and the power of shared hope and love in the face of adversity.
1. The narrator discusses the universal human experience of facing death, which is often difficult to talk about and ignored, but is a common wish for those nearing death to feel connected and loved .
2. The narrator talks about a community reaching out to help a man named Xavier, who was diagnosed with an extremely rare and untreatable form of liver cancer. Despite the grim prognosis, Xavier is still alive thanks to the love and support from his friends and family .
3. Xavier has a deep love for the New England Patriots football team, which he has been a fan of for twenty years. His dream was to attend a game at the front row, but due to his health condition, it was deemed too dangerous for him to fly .
4. In an attempt to fulfill Xavier's dream, the narrator's team managed to get a message from the Patriots wishing Xavier the best. This was delivered through a video message from Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the head coach of the Patriots .
5. Despite the disease and the pain, Xavier continues to fight and is determined to keep going. He thanks his friends for their support and determination to keep fighting .
6. The narrator shares the story of another man named Luke who had a severe skateboarding accident and ended up in a five-week coma. Despite being given a three percent chance to survive, Luke is now fully alive and well .
7. The narrator expresses their own struggles and determination to keep going, despite the challenges. They share their story of falling off a skateboard and spending six months in a hospital, but eventually managing to walk again .
8. The narrator talks about the upcoming wedding of Stephanie, Xavier's cousin, and expresses their willingness to be a groomsman for Xavier, despite his health condition. They plan to surprise him with the news .
9. Xavier's health condition has worsened, and it's no longer safe for him to fly to the wedding. The narrator expresses their sadness but also their determination to represent Xavier at the wedding .