Category Archives: Lymphoma
Where to Turn When Life Turns Upside Down
On April 11th, 2011, my family’s life turned upside down. It started out as a typical Monday. On Monday’s, my day off from the church office, I stay home with the kids and give my wife the freedom to run … Continue reading
Bell Ringing Day
On April 1st, my ten year-old son rings a bell. This bell isn’t gonging in a church steeple, but jangling in an oncology clinic, signifying the end of a two year journey. Doctors identified a cancerous mass in my son’s chest … Continue reading
Worrying About the Future
After my wife sang to the boys last night, my second born tossed and turned, struggling to go to sleep. My wife peeked into our bedroom and asked me to check on him. I slipped quietly into the bedroom, and … Continue reading
Obamacare Changes for Oncology Patients
I received the following email from a friend and seasoned medical professional. This person has worked in oncology for several years and forwarded this information on to me as our son’s currently a cancer patient, so repercussions are possible for … Continue reading
A Little Bean
It’s been a tough 18 months. In April 2011, doctors discovered a mass pressing against my then 8-year old’s heart. A few days later, a pediatric oncologist delivered the diagnosis…Cancer. Since that day, I’ve doubled over in pain from kidney … Continue reading
Can You Spare $5?
On April 11th, 2011, our lives changed forever. While traveling to a dentist appointment, my eldest son Noah complained of arm and chest pain. My wife detected something more than a snug seat-belt and detoured to an urgent care facility. After hours … Continue reading
Pictures of Give Kids the World
Several hoped to see more pictures from our trip, so I decided to post photographs of the resort where we stayed. Notice the “Candy Landish” design. If you ever donate to charities, think about GKTW. Over 90% of monies given … Continue reading
Lost in Kissimmee
Our Make A Wish Vacation to Orlando ended early on the morning of April 28th. The phone jangled on the nightstand at 4:00 am, our wake-up call. We covered our bedhead with ball caps, brushed away our morning breath, stowed … Continue reading
Jesus Wants You Outta the Picture
Look at this picture closely. Is someone missing? After returning home from Give Kids the World and the Orlando Theme Parks, my wife and I took time to look at the photographs. We quickly realized that I seldom squeezed into … Continue reading
More Make A Wish Vacation Photographs
Several people commented that they desired to see more pictures from our Make A Wish Trip to Florida. So, I’m posting a few more. God Bless! This trip offered our family a reprieve from thinking about Cancer and another year … Continue reading




