Finding joy amid the chaos
Childhood is a time of dreams, laughter, and boundless possibilities. It is a chapter of life where imagination knows no bounds, and a scraped knee is the most common concern. But sometimes, the story takes a harrowing twist when childhood cancer enters the picture. Suddenly, the world of toys and playdates becomes a battleground, and …
Talking about death with my preschooler was never something I thought about. As a Christian family we talked about Christ dying and the atonement, especially around Easter. But it was never a big topic. That is until I was left no other choice. All of Batman’s great grandparents died before he was born. His grandparents …
To the momma who was just told her child has cancer, It’s amazing and terrifying how 4 little words can make your whole world fall apart. Four simple words: “Your child has cancer” and your world is forever changed. You may wonder how you are going to get through the next few days, let alone …
When my Batman was first diagnosed with cancer there was so much that I didn’t know. I had previously worked as a nurse in the Pediatric ICU and had interacted with many kids fighting childhood cancer. Even so, I didn’t know or understand many of the basic facts and statistics surrounding this group of diseases. …