“There was a shift in the world, bringing us together at the same place, at the same time. And in the matter of one afternoon, our hearts opened to feel something we’d never considered before. A man I had known for years, and yet, I was truly just seeing for the very first time.”
“‘Elijah doesn’t have any brain damage.’ I didn’t understand. Why did he bring us in to give us good news? ‘We have to take it one day at a time.’ I was devastated. Heartbroken.”
“What started as simple plates to make her children smile soon became a way to bring her message to people around the world: meals with simple ingredients can be delicious and fun too.”
“‘We will do this. This is our baby and we will love him no matter what.’ As we exited the car, I saw parents holding the hands of their little girl. She turned around and smiled at us and I saw SHE had it too. Tears flooded my eyes as I realized God was already showing up for us.”
“She has reached levels of success in the dance world budding artists can only hope to accomplish!”
“It was going in a way no parent wants their kid going – not eating accurately and counting down the days of when it’s over. It was a curveball out of nowhere.”
“Because if our marriage is hurting, our whole family will be sick.”
“I was flooded with support, but also stories of ‘my aunt had it and she died’ or ‘my sister’s friend had it twice and she’s great now.’ I didn’t want the pink-washed version of cancer. I didn’t need you to tell me to write my kids goodbye letters. My story was different.”
“I’m confused why people tell me to enjoy every moment. I’m confused by when I talk about how hard motherhood is, I always feel the need to tie it up with a ‘but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.’ I’m confused how some days I can feel like a lioness, and others a chameleon, still trying to fit in.”
“My daughter is watching and listening. She hears me when I say negative things about my body. She can tell when I feel self conscious.”
