During a visit to Boston Children’s Hospital, Taylor Swift had a beautiful encounter with one of the most enthusiastic kids you’ll ever meet, Jordan Lee Nickerson.
6-year-old Jordan was the real star of the show as he gleefully fielded questions from Taylor, sung along to her impromptu version of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and even went a few rounds on an air hockey table with arguably the most popular singer alive.
Jordan has had to endure more by the age of 6 than anyone should ever be asked to face. Via Jordan’s Brave Page:
When Jordan was just 9 months old, he was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Because of the Syndrome, he has both physical and developmental disabilities. He also had a severe heart condition. At just 18 months old, he underwent open heart surgery to repair part of his aorta. Everyone thought that would be his biggest battle. In the last 6 years he has overcome so much. He grows and learns more everyday. He is, by far, the sweetest boy you could ever meet.
Unfortunately, that initial cardiac battle would prove to not be his hardest. On July 24, 2014, Jordan was diagnosed with Leukemia. He is currently in Childrens Hospital Boston and faces a long struggle.
I included the entire clip because it’s all great – but if you wanna see the sing-along and Jordan’s moves – that begins around the 2:30 mark:
Jordan’s spirit and enthusiasm reminds us all that if we can just see the world they way a child often does, everything appears kinder, more engaging and most importantly – hopeful.
Well done Taylor Swift and well done Jordan!
