Lucas' Lighthouse: An Illuminating Wish

 

This energetic 12-year-old wished for a space where he and his brother can share in peace, quiet, and daydreams. The idea of a fort to call his own was especially appealing to Lucas, whose life-threatening illness has left him with many things that are out of his control.

 

On the day of his lighthouse’s arrival, Lucas was ecstatic. As the trailer backed up into his yard, he caught his first glimpse of the towering fort, painted with orange and white stripes at his request. He jumped right in to help unload the truck and dig up a bush to accommodate the accompanying swing set. Even before the final touches had been put on the structure, Lucas and his brother were inside, sweeping and arranging carefully chosen belongings. In came comfortable chairs, sleeping bags, a lantern, and hand-drawn signs listing the fort’s rules. With the ground floor and two tiers above, the structure offers plenty of space for Lucas and his family and friends to enjoy.