2014 brought many things. More than I ever imagined. Not all of which is linked to Molly's diagnosis, but mostly. Honestly, I can't remember much before June 17th this year. It would be a shame not to reflect on the year, looking at the good and bad, and seeing what we can improve on and what… Continue reading Lessons Learned in 2014
Month: April 2017
Be the Window
"When God closes a door, He opens a window." This is a saying we are all familiar with. Perhaps a little too cliche for my taste, but still, a simple example of an exciting thing that God does for us. We all make plans. We plan our days starting with setting our alarm clock. We plan… Continue reading Be the Window
Slain
"Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him..." Heartbroken doesn't really quite cut it when trying to describe our hearts some days. More like ripped out, stomped on, and thrown off a cliff. Have I gotten your attention with that one? Watching this thing unfold before our eyes is so difficult. The… Continue reading Slain
Why
In times like these, when a child becomes ill...very ill... the first question that comes up is "Why?" We have heard this many times these last 2 months. "Why would this awful thing happen to such a sweet little girl? Why would a loving God allow this to be? If He is all powerful, then… Continue reading Why
Putting All My Eggs in One Basket
In the DIPG world, I am a novice. The fact that we had never heard of DIPG, or known of any other child with a brain tumor, we feel, at times, lost. Where to start? What treatment is best? Do I go all natural? Do we do radiation? What about a biopsy? There are essential… Continue reading Putting All My Eggs in One Basket
In Sadness There is Hope
We have met so many beautiful people on this journey. We have had the privilege to watch others be used by God while they bless our family in so many ways. We've received meals, gifts, cards, money, special experiences, hugs, smiles, encouraging words and more. At times, it is overwhelming. This Christmas season is no… Continue reading In Sadness There is Hope
6 Months
It was the phone call you never wish to get. 4 p.m and the Pediatrician office calls. This is the hour they close, why are they calling now? This was the question asked 6 months ago, to the day. Molly had an MRI the day before and we had an inkling something was up since… Continue reading 6 Months
Dear Friend
Dear Friend, Perhaps one of the hardest letters to write, I write to you. As I sit here remembering all the fun times we have had, secret jokes, private laughs, crying shoulders, shopping trips, hospital visits, and so much more, I am reminded that I miss you. Life has been hectic, as you very well… Continue reading Dear Friend
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
It's not a secret that there are generous people in this world. Through Molly's diagnosis, we have found many. From cards, to meals, to gifts, to lending a helping hand, we have seen the beauty of generosity in others. We are trying our best to teach the girls that God uses all these people to… Continue reading The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Measuring my Faith
"Our walk with God, our love for God, our faith in God, is measured by our first response to something abnormal in our lives." These were the words that swirled around in my brain for days after attending my old church on Sunday. Pastor C spoke a message that I felt was clearly for me.… Continue reading Measuring my Faith
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