This past Saturday morning brought some of the most heart-wrenching news in the long, arduous journey of Will Roberts. Our community, which has followed every step of this 14-year-old’s fierce battle with bone cancer, now finds itself reeling from a devastating blow. The preliminary PET scan results have painted a dark picture, but in that darkness, a light that cannot be extinguished has flared up: the unshakable declaration of faith from Will’s mother, Brittney: “GOD IS NOT DONE WITH WILL YET.”
A Relentless Battle, A Heartbreaking Update
Only weeks ago, Will underwent a hopeful and grueling surgery at MD Anderson in Houston to remove cancer from his pelvis and femur. It felt as though the family might finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief, to look toward a recovery that would lead him back to the baseball fields and hunting stands he loves. But destiny dealt a heavy hand.
Brittney shared the news on her Facebook page with a heart that was broken but far from defeated: “Will’s cancer has spread everywhere. It’s in his jaw, it’s in his sternum, it’s in his lymph nodes. It’s in two spots in his liver, it’s in his leg bone, it’s in his arm bones, it’s in his lungs.”
These words, each one a jagged edge, pierced the hearts of thousands who have been lifting Will up in prayer. To imagine a 14-year-old boy carrying the weight of such an aggressive disease throughout his entire body is almost more than the mind can bear. Yet, this is the reality—the staggering, heavy truth that the Roberts family is facing every second of every day.
Brittney added, “We’ll sit and wait until Monday (when they see Will’s oncologist) to see if there’s even an option.” That waiting period, from Saturday to Monday, is an eternity. It is a space where hope and despair wrestle in every breath. It is the hours every parent fears most—when your child’s future is a question mark, and every choice feels like a cliff edge.
A Declaration of Faith Amidst the Storm
Yet, in the midst of the tears and the darkness that threatened to swallow them whole, Brittney issued a statement that resonated across the community—a statement of pure, raw courage:
“I refuse to let the Devil get me. These are the most tears I’ve cried… God is not done with Will yet. The Devil will not steal my joy this Christmas because the truth is this might be our last Christmas. I don’t know what our future holds, but I know our God is bigger.”
This is not a denial of a cruel medical reality. It is a profound act of spiritual defiance. It is the choice to cling to a hope that is larger than any scan result. It is the assertion that while Will’s body may be under attack, his spirit and his family’s faith will remain unconquered. In the face of the unimaginable, Brittney chose to focus on what remains: love, joy, and the sovereignty of God. Christmas, even if it is the last one they share together, will remain a celebration of life.
The Simple Desires of a Warrior
The Roberts family is not asking for the impossible or the extravagant. Brittney’s plea is rooted in the most beautiful, ordinary dreams of a young boy: “Pray that Will keeps the fighter instinct in him. Pray that he wants to drag me to another hunting stand at 5 o’clock in the morning.”
These words paint a vivid picture of the “real” Will—not the patient in the hospital gown, but the outdoorsman who loves the crisp morning air and the quiet bond of a hunting trip with his family. That is the essence of Will, the part of him that cancer cannot touch—his warrior spirit, his zest for life, and his desire to experience the simple joys of youth.
This prayer is for Will, but it is also for Jason, Brittney, and his sister Charlie. They are carrying a burden that words cannot describe, standing firm as pillars of strength for Will while their own hearts are being tested in the fire.
The Power of a United Community
When news like this breaks, emotions flood in—shock, sadness, and a crushing sense of helplessness. Many find themselves “short on words,” needing time to digest the sheer scale of the trial. But this is not the time for silence. This is the time for a community to rise, not just in sympathy, but in a massive, coordinated movement of prayer.
We need a “Prayer Army” that refuses to sleep. We need to build a fortress of faith around Will and his family. Every prayer whispered, every positive thought sent, every “Amen” shared is a brick in that wall, supporting the Roberts family when their own strength falters.
Brittney’s words echo in our hearts: “Thank you all. It’s not over until God tells us so. Please keep us in your prayers.”
This serves as a powerful reminder that we are never truly alone. In life’s greatest trials, the strength of the community and a firm belief in a higher power are the most stable foundations we have.
The Promise of a Miracle
When we face news as tragic as Will’s, it is easy to let hope slip through our fingers. But the story of Will Roberts, though filled with suffering, is also a story of unbreakable resilience, a faith that refuses to be quenched, and a community united in love.
Will Roberts is a fighter. His family are heroes. And we, the community, are the witnesses who can make a difference through our collective faith.
We must remember that even when one door seems to be closing, the Storyteller isn’t finished. He is the God of the impossible. He is the one who can turn a “preliminary scan” into a testimony of healing.
Let us stand together on the bedrock of Brittney’s powerful declaration: “GOD IS NOT DONE WITH WILL YET.” We will not stop praying. We will not give up on Will. We will continue to stand with the Roberts family, believing that as long as there is breath, there is a chance for a miracle.
May our prayers reach the heavens, bringing peace, strength, and a miraculous healing to Will.
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