“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity” – Proverbs 17:17 Good morning! It’s been too long since I’ve given an update on how Grandon is doing! <3 Let’s catch up since my last blog post. My last update was posted on October 7th (how has it been over a…
Phase 2!
Hello and happy Sunday! I hope you are all doing well! Last Wednesday, Grandon met with his doctor to get the results of the bone marrow biopsy that he had done a few weeks ago. I was SO anxiously waiting by my phone the entire time he was at his appointment, and then, in true…
Update 9/23/2024
A month ago today was the day that Grandon called and told me that the doctors diagnosed him with leukemia. The Lord has carried us through every single day and now Grandon is almosttt done with his first phase of treatment! This morning Grandon had a bone marrow biopsy, and right now he is getting…
TRIP HOME RECAP!!!
Hi!! I am writing from the airplane, halfway between IL and VA. I am headed back to my home away from home after having the best time visiting Grandon. The weekend went by way too fast, but it was full of so many precious moments!! There is so much I could and would love to…
Update 9/7/2024
Hello and happy weekend! I accidentally haven’t posted an update in almost a week whoops! If I’m completely honest, half the time I’m not exactly sure what’s going on or what’s happening next. I treasure the moments I get to have a phone call with Grandon, but those calls only happen once every few days…
Gift Ideas!
This post is a fun one! If you want to support Grandon (or another loved one) through cancer, a great way to do that is by sending gifts. I figured out very early on in our relationship that Grandon is one of the best gift-givers I have ever met in my life! He deserves all…
Update 9/2/2024
Hi Grandon fans! I’m here to share the latest on how he’s doing and a few things he has coming up this week. I’m humbled to report that Grandon’s condition and chemo treatments aren’t stopping him from beating me at iMessage games. If anyone can beat him at the basketball one, please let me know…
September is Leukemia Awareness Month
Good morning and happy September! September is Leukemia Awareness Month. Grandon likes to joke that he is “veryyy aware at the moment ;).” In honor of this month, I would love to share with you what I’ve learned about Grandon’s condition. Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that originates in the bone marrow. When…
Songs to Rest In
Hi! I want to share with you the top 5 songs I have been listening to on repeat since I found out about Grandon’s diagnosis on Friday. Each of these songs has a special way of reminding me of the power of our God. I hope these songs encourage you as much as they have…
Update 8/29/2024
Hi everyone! I am here to share the latest news on how our favorite person is doing! Grandon had round 3 of chemotherapy today and let me know afterward that it went well. Aside from overall fatigue and stomach pain, the side effects of his chemo have not been severe so far. Praise the Lord!…