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I realized that I haven’t updated you all on how my sister-in-law, Melanie is doing. As many of you know, she found out she had terminal brain cancer 3 years ago. After a few brain surgeries and a year of chemotherapy, I am excited to say that the brain tumor is not growing back at this time. She still must go back in for an MRI every 3 months but right now things are looking up.
She has been working on her family bucket list with her family and also been marking off her 40 before 40 list of items too. Melanie is raising three young boys at home, repelling down buildings, canoeing down rivers, camping, traveling, and recently running marathons!
This season, I wish that her brain tumor never grows back. Honestly, I wish for a cure for brain cancer. I want to see her live a long and healthy life. What is your biggest wish this season?
Right now, UPS is having a #WishesDelivered campaign through December 31, 2014. When you submit your wish to Twitter or Instagram with the campaign hashtag #WishesDelivered, UPS will donate $1 (up to $100K) to charity. You can also submit your wishes directly to the #WishesDelivered site.
Remember, submit your wish by December 31st, and this is a wish for someone else (not you).
I’d love to hear what your wish is. Leave me a comment and let me know!
This is an amazing cause indeed. I am so happy for her and your whole family. My cousin had brain cancer at the age of 8yrs old back in the late 60’s and is still here. “Anything is possible. It is going on three years since my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer and docs had given him 3 to 6 months. Never give up is the lesson. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! You cousin has lived a long time with brain cancer. That’s amazing. I am praying for your dad Rebecca. Cancer is terrible, and I hope to see a cure in our lifetime!
I’m so happy to hear that your sister-in-law is doing well. Although, it’s incurable, it’s nice to know that she has a reprieve at least for awhile. Best wishes and hopes for a long remission.
Thank you so much, Melissa. I appreciate your kind words. I know my sister in law does too.
What an incredible wish and I sincerely hope it comes true. What a courageous woman your sister is.
Thank you. And yes, she is the bravest person I know.
My wish is for people to spend more quality time with their kids. As a pre-k teacher, I see too many kids who are craving attention and affection from parents who don’t give it, and it breaks my heart.
That is a great wish, Amy. I whole heartedly agree. I see it too. It is sad. I am thankful that I get to stay home with my kids right now. They don’t realize how blessed they are to have mom and dad home with them.
My prayers are with you and your family, I hope every single thing is crossed off that Family Bucket List! xx
Thanks, Nicole. I really appreciate your prayers! You are kind to say so too.
Goodness, I hope your sister-in-law continues to stay well and enjoying her life and her children.
Thank you Tammy. I appreciate your kind words! I know my sister-in-law appreciates it too.