... God has for people. And yet, the fact remains. Around this planet, there are so many people, so many good people, in pain. Some of you are familiar with a man who is called by an unusual name, Boomer Esiason. Esiason is a former outstanding NFL quarterback. Boomer Esiason and his wife were devastated when, in 1993, they learned that their precious, two-year-old son, Gunnar, had cystic fibrosis, a potentially fatal lung disease. Even with the best treatments available, most cystic fibrosis sufferers don’t ...
... anthem on opening day, to bake the cake, to host the party; chosen for adoption; chosen to read the Christmas story. Many would recognize Boomer Esiason as a quarterback in the National Football League, but not many would know Cheryl, his wife. Cheryl and Boomer know that some children seem to be chosen differently. In 1993 Boomer and Cheryl Esiason established the "Heroes Foundation" after their son Gunnar was diagnosed with a fatal genetic disorder -- cystic fibrosis. When children such as Gunnar have ...