A little update ❤️

 Hi friends,

I wanted to share a little update because so many of you have continued to check in, pray for us, and cheer us on every step of the way.

This coming Sunday marks four weeks since my brain surgery, and it’s incredible to look back and see how far I’ve come already.

One of the sweetest milestones has been being able to pick Autumn up again, only for short moments. Those little moments that once felt so ordinary now mean absolutely everything.

I’m also about halfway through my first round of brain radiation, and I can honestly say it hasn’t been nearly as awful as I had imagined. The mask is definitely very tight, and the experience itself can feel intimidating, but the treatments are quick, and I’m so thankful that this round is only one week long. I am incredibly grateful to be almost finished.

Our next step is radiation for my leg and spine. I have several MRIs and CT scans this week so my team can map everything out as accurately as possible before we begin treatment. While I’m not looking forward to more radiation, I am actually so hopeful for my leg. The pain has been keeping me awake almost every night, so I’m praying this brings some much-needed relief.

Next week will be another busy one with my second round of immunotherapy, oncology appointments, an echocardiogram, and pulmonary function testing. It’s a lot, but I’m thankful to be moving forward with treatment.

Through all of this, we’ve been so incredibly blessed by the people surrounding us.

Aaron’s family has been nothing short of amazing. His mom has truly been a dream to have here. She has loved on our kids so well, and Aiden has genuinely had the time of his life. The greatest gift she has given us is helping preserve his little world. He has no idea that anything is wrong with his mama, and for that, I will be forever grateful.

This week he made me the sweetest little Build-A-Bear recording that says, “I love you, Mama,” in his tiny voice. I cry every single time I play it. It’s something I’ll treasure forever.

We also received the shirts that the incredibly talented Alyssa designed, along with a handwritten note listing everyone who purchased one. I don’t think I’ll ever have the words to express what that meant to me.

To every single person who bought a shirt—thank you. Thank you for supporting our family, for praying for us, for encouraging us, and for choosing to wear my name and my journey. It isn’t just a shirt to me. It’s a reminder that I’m not walking this road alone. Every time I see one, I’m reminded that I have an army standing beside me, and that gives me strength on the days I need it most.

Thank you for continuing to pray for healing, for my treatments, and for our family. We still have a long road ahead, but today my heart is full of hope, gratitude, and so much love.

One day at a time ❤️