1. A Long Night in the ER and Silent Protection
The life of a mother with a child fighting cancer is a series of long days spent holding one’s breath, where every rapid gasp or furrowed brow from her child is enough to make the world stand still. Last night, we found ourselves once again at the Emergency Room (ER). Will had chest pain and shortness of breath—symptoms enough to make any mother’s heart tighten with pure fear.
But in the darkness of that ER, God was present. The initial tests showed no life-threatening emergency: no fluid, no collapsed lung. The doctors believe it was the result of persistent coughing and the body trying to guard itself after such a major surgery. For that protection alone, I felt a surge of gratitude. In the middle of the storm, He gave us a safe place to breathe a sigh of relief, even if only for a moment.
2. The MyChart Report and the “Valley of Shadows”
However, the test of faith often comes when we are least prepared. This morning, when I opened the detailed radiologist’s report on MyChart, my heart sank. The cold, clinical words pointed toward a possible progression of cancer in his lungs and perhaps even his liver. It is not what any mama wants to read when she first wakes up. It is the kind of news that can knock anyone down, making hope feel as fragile as mist.
But in that very second, I realized a profound truth: God is still God. He was God last night when fear surrounded us in the ER; He was God this morning when I read that painful report; and He will certainly be God tomorrow when we face our next steps. Bad news may break my heart, but it can never shake His throne in our lives.
3. Refusing to Let Fear Steal the Joy
The enemy often uses fear to steal our peace and joy during our darkest hours. But I declare this: I refuse to let that happen! I refuse to let numbers, medical terminology, or gloomy predictions take over my mindset.
We will still laugh, we will still joke, and we will make every single day count as if it were our last. Happiness isn’t when everything is perfect; it’s when we find the light in the middle of the storm. I will not let the fear of an unknown future destroy the preciousness of the present. Will is a warrior, and warriors don’t just fight with muscle—they fight with spirit and an unyielding joy.
4. Light in the Storm: The “Mama’s Baby” Moment
To prove that God always provides small gifts even in the midst of adversity, I want to share a moment from this morning. After a stormy night, I found Will taking up most of the bed, having kicked his dad, Jason, out just to be close to his mama—exactly like when he was a little boy.
Watching him lie there, peaceful and warm, I understood that no matter how big he grows or how strong he is against this disease, he is still my “baby” who needs his mother’s arms. That moment was a healing balm for my soul. It reminded me that family love and this bond are stronger than any tumor. God showed me the light in the valley so I would know He hasn’t left our side for a single second.
5. A Call for Collective Prayer: A Miracle for Friday
We are approaching Friday—the day of the critical PET scan. This is when we need the strength of our community more than ever. I believe in a God who moves mountains, the One who makes the impossible possible even when all we can see are deep valleys.
Please pray for us. Pray for a miracle to appear in those PET scan results. Pray that every malignant cell must retreat before the power of life. We will continue to MARCH FORTH, not by our own strength, but by faith placed in the One who has the ultimate plan for Will’s life. Regardless of what our ending holds, I believe He will always be there, guiding us and wrapping us in His eternal love.
“This Friday morning, please join us in shaking the gates of heaven with your prayers. The miracle is coming!” 🙏✨❤️
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Next Step: Since the PET scan is on Friday, would you like me to draft a specific prayer request message that you can send to your close friends or church prayer chain to ensure they are praying during the exact time of the scan?
