When my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, we had no idea how this story would end. Unfortunately, after a 21-month battle that an army would be proud of we spent our very first holidays without him. After almost 2 years of adventures, bucket lists, and talking about everything under the sun, we lost my dad. 3…
After 21 months of fighting and some seriously debilitating symptoms with my dad’s diagnosis of Lung Cancer, we spent the week admitted to the urgent care at Memorial Sloan Kettering. The night before we left the hospital, my dad started to cry. I was panicking, not sure what to do because throughout my life and through…
If you want to become stronger to get through cancer, these quick and easy affirmations for mental strength will help you every day. I was in my PJs, just sitting down to enjoy my first cup of coffee when my dad called. “Are you almost here? We need to leave in half an hour if…
When my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, I already had a crazy busy life. I was working full time, raising kids, taking care of a house, a dog, and my husband… Within a few weeks, my entire personal life was flipped upside down. I had a ridiculous time trying to fit everything into an…
How to help a family in Hospice and give real support. Here are 14 ways people helped our family that made an incredible difference. Do you know what is an amazing gift but can also be incredibly overwhelming during Hospice? People wanting to help. When my dad was transitioning from a serious illness (Lung Cancer)…
50 Journal prompts for stress and anxiety specifically chosen for the caregivers helping someone they love fight cancer. Stress comes from everywhere during a cancer situation. Fear, stress, and anxiety are just part of the gig. And when you also have to worry about work, your family, and your paycheck it all becomes pretty overwhelming. …
If you need spiritual support in your cancer journey, you absolutely need to read these bible verses for overwhelming stress. Inspiring words of encouragement from your heavenly father for cancer families. Sayings that will help you get through when the world is falling down around you, your stress levels are out of control and everything…
How can you inspire a child to keep fighting cancer when they have more bad days than good? What can you do to make the days easier and more comfortable? How can you help a child you love punch cancer in the face? When you’re looking for thoughtful, fun gifts for children with cancer, there…
If you need spiritual support in your caregiving journey, you absolutely need to read these bible verses about caring for elderly parents. You love your parents, there’s no question about that. You’ve grown far beyond your sullen teenage years and learned how much they sacrificed for you now that you’re an adult. And you’ve learned that…
Grief can be a lot to take, whether you’re prepared for it or not. But what are the six stages of grief? Here’s a guide, plus tips on coping with each one. Some people find themselves relatively prepared for grief to strike. They’ve watched a friend or family member struggle with a terminal illness over a long…