When a family is facing a cancer diagnosis, maintaining a healthy diet becomes more important (and harder!) than ever. Good nutrition can help support your body through treatments, strengthen your immune system, and improve your overall well-being. Plus, this family is going to need ENERGY in spades! Finding high-protein meals that are both nutritious and…
What do you get for someone who has just received the earth-shattering news that their cancer is terminal? How do you show someone who is dying that they mean the absolute world to you? What is a good gift for a family who has now entered Hospice? What do they need? How can you help?…
When my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer, life as my family knew it changed dramatically. We had no idea that our decision to build a bucket list with everything my dad wanted to do was going to change everything about our situation. Update: If balancing this situation is your biggest struggle right now, the Cancer…
Finding self-care activities to keep you sane and healthy when you’re a caregiver helping someone fight cancer is not an easy task. The thing is, once cancer drops in, it takes over your entire life. It invades your thoughts and your mind and it drains your energy, not to mention the toll it takes on…
When my dad was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer the doctors told us that we had “days to weeks” to live. Thankfully God had a better plan. Our cancer journey lasted 21 months and we fought a hell of a battle <3. It was one of the most devastating, yet INCREDIBLE times of…
When my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, I became his full-time caregiver practically overnight. I was scared to death and I had no idea what I was doing. I know how incredibly draining it is to be a caregiver. No matter how much drive you have and how much you want to stay…
Do you know what it feels like to push all of your needs aside so you can put every ounce of energy you have into helping a family member you love feel better? Caregivers are superheroes in disguise. They’re juggling a ton of responsibilities and emotions while providing unwavering love and support to their…
My husband’s first surgery for cancer? Nerve-wracking. We had no idea what to expect and it was a time of tremendous anxiety. (Note: if you’re feeling super anxious about an upcoming surgery, it’s a good idea to read this. It helped me tremendously… I was worried about everything… When Dad is getting ready for…
Do you know what it feels like to push all of your needs aside so you can put every ounce of energy you have into helping someone you love feel better? Caregivers who are helping someone they love navigate a cancer diagnosis are superheroes in disguise. They’re juggling a ton of responsibilities and emotions while providing…
When my dad was diagnosed with cancer, there was one thing we never considered. Dealing with cancer is pretty devastating, and everyone’s ways of coping with a family crisis is totally different. Like most families, we began to assemble together so we could develop a plan to kick this thing’s ass. Just so you know… If you’re…