Category Archives: T-Cell 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
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Faith, Fear, Jesus, Lymphoma, Make A Wish, Pediatric Oncology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma
Tagged Cancer, Children, Christians, Faith, family, Give Kids the World, God, Jesus, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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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
Posted in Abortion, America, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Lymphoma, Make A Wish, Pediatric Oncology, Political Views, Pro-Life, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma
Tagged Abortion, Cancer, Catholicism, Children, Conservatism, God, Liberalism, Obamacare, Vice-President Biden
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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
Posted in Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Lymphoma, Make Wish, Pediatric Oncology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma
Tagged Cancer, Children, Christians, Disney World, Faith, family, Florida, Give Kids the World, Kissimmee, Make A Wish Trips, Orlando, Resorts, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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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
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Faith, Jesus, Lymphoma, Make Wish, Pediatric Oncology, Prayer, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma, Youth Ministry
Tagged Abraham, Abram, Bible, Children, Faith, family, Florida, Give Kids the World, GKTW, Kissimmee, Lost, Orlando, Orlando International Airport, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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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
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, End Times, Evangelism, Faith, Heaven, Hell, Jesus, Lymphoma, Make Wish, Pediatric Oncology, Prayer, Rapture, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma
Tagged Bible, Cancer, Children, Christians, Discipleship, Faith, family portrait, Give Kids the World, God, Gospel, grace, Heaven, hell, Jesus, Kodak, Orlando, Photography, repentance, salvation, second chances, Second Coming, sin, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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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
Posted in Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Lymphoma, Make Wish, Pediatric Oncology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma
Tagged Children, Christians, Disney World, Faith, family, Florida, Give Kids the World, Goofy, Magic Kingdom, Mayor Clayton, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Orlando, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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My Son Said a Four-Letter Word
Last night, my wife and sat at the table admiring a five hundred piece puzzle my eldest son tackled earlier in the afternoon. Our third born, Jonah, joined us to look at all of the differing pictures. The puzzle showed … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Childhood Diseases, Heaven, Hell, Jesus, Lymphoma, Make Wish, Pediatric Oncology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma
Tagged Bible, Cancer, Children, Christians, Delta, Discipleship, Everest, Faith, family, Florida, God, Gospel, grace, Heaven, hell, Jesus, Magic Kingdom, Orlando, repentance, roller coasters, salvation, sin, Singing, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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They Think We’re From Massachusetts
After arriving in Orlando, our welcoming committee of one, escorted us to the rental car company to secure transportation for the week. I signed the dotted line and the man behind the counter said, “Go choose one from row 2.” A … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Giveaways, Heaven, Jesus, Make Wish, Pediatric Oncology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma
Tagged Bible, Children, Christians, Chrysler, Discipleship, Faith, Give Kids the World, God, Gospel, grace, Heaven, Jesus, Massachusetts, repentance, salvation, Town and Country
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Pictures from Give Kids the World
I know, I know…this might remind you of the family that invites you over and drags out the slide projector, spending hours reliving their vacation while you muster the courage to drum up an excuse, any excuse to bailout early. … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Lymphoma, Make Wish, Pediatric Oncology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma
Tagged Cancer, Carousel, Children, Christians, Disney characters, Disney World, Family Pictures, Give Kids the World, horseback riding, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Santa Claus, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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