07/01/2026
One year ago today, we heard the words no parent should ever, ever have to hear "Your child has cancer."
In that moment, I truly thought the world was going to split in two and swallow me whole. I couldn't comprehend how this was happening. How my sweet, beautiful, sassy, strong little girl could have something inside her that could kill her, that could take her away from us.
For days, weeks, and even months that followed, I kept thinking I would wake up from a nightmare. That this couldn't possibly be real. How could the world, how could God, allow this to happen? How could a child be allowed to suffer like this? It felt so deeply unfair.
Since that day, I have watched Evie endure more than anyone, let alone a child, ever should. I have seen her suffer, fight, cry, and reach points where she wanted to give up. And I have also seen her show strength I didn't know was possible. I've seen her be resilient, positive, stubborn, brave, and unbelievably strong.
Trying to live a 'normal' life after this is hard, because nothing will ever be the same. There will be years of testing ahead. Every day comes with anxiety; questioning every sniffle, every moment of tiredness, wondering has it come back? Is this it?
But one year on, we also wake up every day knowing that she is still here. She is still on this earth, still with us. We still get to experience her light, her presence, her stubbornness, her beauty, her zest for life. We still get to watch her grow, change, and become who she is meant to be, and that is everything.
Through all of this, our community has rallied around us in ways we will never forget. The love, prayers, support, and generosity we received, and continue to receive, has changed us forever. It has deepened our appreciation for life, for community, for compassion, and for the strength of the human spirit.
Today marks one year since our Warrior Princess' diagnosis. One year of fear, strength, heartbreak, hope, and resilience. Thank you to everyone who has stood beside us, lifted us up, and continues to support not only Evie, but families like ours walking this road 💚
