Chemo Round Twelve. Groomsmen, Thankfulness, and Takeaways

In his final chemo, friends were asked to be groomsmen. But wait, there’s more. I’m sharing a thankfulness list, lessons gleaned, a sneak peek of how we chose to celebrate the conclusion of his six-month chemotherapy infusion treatment plan, and what’s next in this #danielkickscancer journey.   THANKFUL FOR COMPANY DURING CHEMO: In Daniel’s own words from a Facebook post, he…

The cancer journey. In my son’s own words.

He wouldn’t have chosen this journey of cancer, but he’s thankful for it. My 22 year-old son shares his thoughts in the #danielkickscancer journey, after completing six months of chemo and beginning 20 rounds of proton therapy.   Thank you for praying for him.   I present to you, his Facebook post, some photos, a thought-provoking question, and a great video…

Chemo Round Ten: Ice Cream, Gifts, and Reflections

Chemo Round Ten involved handing out ice cream, rejoicing over final chemos, touching conversations, receiving gifts, and reflecting on some note-worthy parenting.   I’m Rhonda, inviting you to peer inside our #danielkickscancer journey, shared with permission by Daniel, my 22 year-old, soccer-loving, Hodgkins Lymphoma-battling son. (logo and photo credit to his sister Alexis)   Today was the tenth chemo. Two…

Chemo Round Nine. College Roommates and the Nurse who Cried

Chemo Round Nine included a visit from college roommates, lemon drop candy, and tears from a nurse. With permission from my 22 year-old son battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, I’m sharing our #danielkickscancer journey, desiring to educate, ease fears, make you more comfortable in conversations about cancer, know ways to help others, and mostly…  to proclaim firsthand that as we trust…