We were in the car when my dad dropped the bomb. “I’ve got Lung Cancer,” he said casually as if we were talking about the weather. I had no idea what to say… no clue how to respond. I just sat there shocked. Trying to catch my breath, and silently wiping at the tears that…
Where is God, in that moment when your whole world is turned upside down, and you know in your heart that nothing will ever be the same? Why would anyone who loves us as much as He does allow us to go through an experience as heartbreaking as a loved one being diagnosed with cancer……
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone you love, you should check out these incredible gift ideas for male cancer patients. When my dad was first diagnosed with Lung Cancer, I spent a lot of time searching for the perfect gift that would keep him strong and inspired. I swear, it felt like…
The absolute BEST hope for cancer patients quotes to keep you strong and inspired even on the bad days when everything sucks. Here’s what I’ve realized since my dad was diagnosed with cancer… It doesn’t matter if you follow all the rules. It doesn’t matter if you do everything that you are supposed to do,…
3 caregiver burnout tips that will make a huge difference in how you feel and your ability to keep pushing through. Today sucks. I just need to breathe it out and keep going. But honestly, I don’t think I can. I feel off. Not at all like myself. This is a dangerous place for me…
5 crucial tips for caregivers that will make life easier and much less stressful. Simple tips that make a huge difference in this journey. I remember exactly how crazy life was when my dad was diagnosed with cancer and I became his caregiver. Suddenly you’re responsible for the health, safety, and wellbeing of another person…
A few weeks ago, I hit the end of my ability to “just keep going” and here’s what I did… I took the weekend off, took a much needed break and I did what I wanted to do (which I should warn you it wasn’t much). I stayed in my pajamas (and when I showered,…
If you’re struggling to meal prep for elderly parents these are the easiest meal delivery options that everyone will love. “Who knew the hardest part of being an adult would be figuring out what to cook for dinner every single night for the rest of your life?” Ugh, that is so true. Meal planning is…
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 finding quotes on grief and love became our daily obsession. Now, it’s like a blur. For almost two years our stress levels were at the absolute…
When my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, people came out of the woodwork to show support. And in those moments I can promise you that we needed that love and encouragement so badly. But, there were also a few times when the conversations got really uncomfortable. Like the day, when a friend of the…