Radiation days 5–9 this week for our sweet Cody 🤍

I’ll be in Cincinnati all week with him and heading back home Friday. So far, he is tolerating proton radiation incredibly well with very minimal symptoms, just a slightly upset belly and a little more tired than usual. We are so thankful for that.

I’m also incredibly thankful to have a place to land here in Cincy during treatment weeks, because it truly makes all the difference. But even with that provision, being away from home, my husband, my other boys, and our support system is still really hard. There’s just nothing natural about being pulled away from your family while walking through something this heavy.

Please continue praying specifically that this proton radiation does exactly what it is intended to do in Cody’s body. I wish so badly I could just look inside and know exactly what’s happening, how his body is responding, and what the future holds. But this is where faith is truly tested...trusting God even when we cannot see.

I’ve definitely been more emotional lately too (thank you, pregnancy hormones 🥹). I think motherhood makes you feel everything more deeply. My fierce love for all of our boys…just wanting them safe, healthy, protected, and deeply loved. It’s hard when so much feels out of our control.

But even in that, I know we serve such a faithful and kind God. And I truly believe Cody has already won this battle.

His testimony has already brought hundreds, heck, maybe thousands, of people closer to Jesus. We have received messages from people returning to church, opening their Bibles again, praying again, trusting God again. And for that alone, every part of this journey has eternal meaning.

Please keep praying for complete healing, protection over his body, peace for our family, and strength for the road ahead 🤍

“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” Psalm 46:5

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas loving fiercely through every season 🤍

With love,
Stacia