I know I can't possibly know what its like to be you. I've never had to fight for my very own life. I want you to know though that I see you. the handfuls of hair that fall out waking up every two hours to take more morphine throwing up the dinner you attempted to … Continue reading To all you cancer patients
Author: aglader
Having a sibling with Stage Four cancer
As I sat alone in my car tonight, waiting for one of my children's activities to finish up, I found myself searching online for articles relating to coping with a siblings' terminal illness. Of only about four articles that appeared, three of those dealt with children who have a sibling fighting cancer. Once again, I'm … Continue reading Having a sibling with Stage Four cancer
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I have a podcast episode!
open.spotify.com/show/3wjEPYht9yicpBhrr184aN I was a guest on this podcast. If you'd like to hear more about my story of losing my brother and a tiny bit about losing my son, have a listen. I hope it inspires something in you today. I love talking about John and Joshua because they inspire me to live better every … Continue reading I have a podcast episode!
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The Jogger sent from God
Today was a typical day. I decided to go for a walk with my mom and my four year old son Jude. We decided to go a little longer route to a playground near my parents home. About twenty minutes into our walk, a young woman jogged up beside us and stopped. She said, "Hi, … Continue reading The Jogger sent from God
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Don’t Blink
My brother is in a hard place right now. He's been fighting stage four colon cancer for four years. He's never been in remission or had a "clear scan". Just recently, he got news that the cancer has grown dramatically. Without an effective treatment, his liver will essentially start to lose function in a relatively … Continue reading Don’t Blink
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Happy Birthday, Joshua
Typically my body starts to remember, at the first signs of spring. If I didn't have a calendar or pictures or anything else, as soon as the weather starts warming up and the birds start tweeting a little more, my body remembers. It remembers the anticipation of my third child's birth. It remembers the trauma … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Joshua
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Choosing contentment and forgoing perfection
So this is coming to you a bit late. I sat down New Year's Eve and reflected and journaled, and that's what this is based on. I tweaked it when I presented a devotional to my women's Bible Study and so I thought I'd share that version with all of you. I regained the fifteen … Continue reading Choosing contentment and forgoing perfection
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Stop striving to be “that girl”.
There seems to be a trend going around with young women posting videos on becoming "that girl". You know the one, the one who always has her hair and make up done, who also looks enviable in a bikini, and is running her own business, plus has a beautiful family and her house looks like … Continue reading Stop striving to be “that girl”.
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Five years in paradise
Five years ago today, I woke up to find your warm body, still. After waking up suddenly, lurching out of bed, I still believe it was my soul sensing yours had left. I still wish you were here. Your gap in our lives is blaring to me every time I count your siblings to make … Continue reading Five years in paradise
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The Dichotomy of Spring: Grief and Hope
As soon as the air starts turning warm and the first signs of spring start emerging, I feel it in my bones. Before my mind even catches on to what's happening, my body remembers. I start feeling anxious, nostalgic, sad because with the arrival of spring comes the cascade of memories. The odd thing is, … Continue reading The Dichotomy of Spring: Grief and Hope
Ashley Glader 