A few days ago I informed you about a three-part series that I was doing with the Childress family to help my readers better understand what it is like when one of your children is diagnosed with a catastrophic illness, such as their son, Elric, was when he was diagnosed with cancer.  Continuing this series, I bring you Kelly's interview. A Mother's Perspective on Childhood Cancer What was your typical family day like before cancer? how did it change after cancer? Life before cancer was almost perfect.  Elric was starting 2nd grade, … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Perspective on Childhood Cancer

As you know (I hope), September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  Two dear friends of mine, Eric and Kelly Childress, had an absolutely adorable son, Elric, who lost his battle with cancer on September 9, 2012.  The effect that this young man had on the world, however, during his ten short years on earth, was absolutely amazing and inspiring. You hear of things like this, of parents who have had a child diagnosed with a catastrophic illness, or have lost a child in some fashion or other, and while your heart goes out to them, you never … [Read more...] about A Father’s Perspective on Childhood Cancer