I’ve not mentioned this here before, but 7 Christmases ago, our baby boy was diagnosed with cancer.
And inevitably, the Christmas season continues to be tangled up with cancer in my mind.
It’s a pretty amazing story, and today I’m sharing it over at Introverted Church as part of its Quiet Advent series.
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Beautifully written, Anne, and so glad to hear that your son is doing well!
I’ve always loved Advent – mostly because the whole month feels like both gearing up and winding down. Gearing up for family and celebrations and winding down for a much-needed holiday.
Merry Christmas!
This post made my heart ache. Thank you for sharing this difficult experience with us. A child with cancer is one of a parent’s worst nightmares. So glad he is well now.
Prayers for your son’s continued health!
Blessings!
Thank you for sharing your story… at some time I would really like to know what was seen that tipped you off.. I think it would get a blessing to others as well as to something to look for ( as if we need more..but such is life)
Maddie
I agree. My heart sank reading your story Anne. If you feel like sharing (and I would completely understand if you don’t), I think it would be helpful to know what made anyone suspect something was wrong via a picture.
I am so thankful that your son is doing well. My you have many, many, many more years of good health and blessings!
Amber
Oh, wow, Anne, I’m so thankful he is well now! God is good, and he was expecially good to your son.
Annie Kate
That was a beautiful post Anne, thanks for sharing it. What an amazing story. I’m so glad your son is doing well now.
Anne, your post definitely made me stop in my tracks this morning. I, too, have a two year-old, bustling with energy and light. I can’t imagine what you went through that Christmas. Stepping back, I’m sure now you can see the path in which God was preparing you for…but at the present moment, I’m sure it tested all your strength.
Praise God for miracles and His love. Honestly.
Thanks for the reminder to thank Him for our blessings…and to pray…always.
God bless you and you family!
Your story brought a lump to my throat. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for sharing about your son’s diagnosis.
Merry Christmas. I consider your blog one of my favorites and I am thankful for you and it this Christmas season!
Of course I would like it! Yes yes yes! Thank you!!
And thanks so much for the kind words
I missed this post! So glad your son is doing well.
Anne, I will never forget the story of your family and Jack. Jack and another little girl were diagnosed with cancer when I had not been a director for very long. Both families showed so much faith, love and strength. I learned so much and saw true miracles. Everyday when I go to work I’m thankful for being able to be a small part in each child’s life and hope we give them the love that they each deserve. It is so rewarding to see the children grow up and especially to see and hear how Jack is doing. He is a fine young boy and I’m glad he is healthy.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the miracles that surround it.
Thanks, Julie. That means a lot, coming from you.
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