September

In case you were unaware, September is childhood cancer awareness month. Obviously Break the Grey is extremely aware of the reality and devastation of childhood cancer, and we are trying to do something about it, no matter how small or miniscule our efforts. We are just idealistic enough to believe that they are making some sort of a difference.

I will post a more detailed, passionate, and lengthy post on childhood cancer awareness later this month, but right now I'm just writing to update you all on some of our kiddos.

First is Nick Patrick. Some of you might remember me writing about Nick and his family before. They live in Georgia and found out about Break the Grey through our website. Nick recently turned 15-years-old and has been battling brain cancer since 2009. A few months ago he was placed on hospice. However, he made a miraculous recovery and began exploring treatment options to keep the cancer at bay and extend his life. Unfortunately, all of his treatment options were exhausted and Nick met Jesus face to face on Sunday, August 28 at 7:16 am. Please hold his family close in your prayers as they grieve.

Just as we are heartbroken for Nick's family, so we experience joy at the other end of the spectrum for two of our families who have just finished or soon will be finishing treatment. One is Noah Goldberg, who just finished his IV chemo for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He will finish his oral chemotherapy and steroids on September 15. Also the week of September 15 our buddy Adam will finish his chemotherapy for medulloblastoma, a childhood brain cancer. As you pray for Nick's family, please say a prayer of thanks for these families.

Such joy and sorrow in the same breath.

"There will be things in this life that we will mourn. But everything that we mourn has been triumphed over in the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ." - Dr. Brian Barlow

Reach the day.

Hoping, Believing, and Never Giving up,

Sarah