We never imagined we’d be here, writing something like this. After over 7 years of fighting cancer with strength, grit, and unwavering faith, my dad has been given the heartbreaking news that he may only have 5–9 months left with us. He has fought harder than anyone I know—through treatments, setbacks, and moments that would have broken most people. Yet through it all, he has remained the same loving, steady, selfless man we all lean on. Right now, we are holding onto hope and prayer. We are exploring every possible option, including clinical trials, if there is even a chance one could give us more time with him. But alongside that hope, we are also facing reality—we want whatever time he has left to be filled with living, not just surviving. My dad has spent his life working hard, providing, and showing up for everyone else. He deserves these next months to be free from stress, free from being tied to a desk, and full of moments that matter—time with family, laughter, peace, and love.
One of the things that weighs on his heart the most is Sadie. He doesn’t want her to ever feel like he left her. He wants to make sure she feels his love in every moment, even in the days ahead when he can’t physically be here. We want to help create those memories for her—moments she can hold onto forever. The one chance we all wished we had.
This is incredibly hard to say, because we have never been the kind of people to ask for help. But right now, we are asking. To our family near and far, this is our cry. If you feel led, any donation will go toward: exploring possible clinical trials or treatments, relieving financial stress so he can step away from work, creating meaningful experiences and memories with family, and supporting him in living these next months with dignity, comfort, and peace.
If you’re unable to give, we completely understand—your prayers, shares, and support mean just as much to us. We believe God is still writing his story. We believe in miracles, in peace beyond understanding, and in the power of love surrounding him through this season. We are trusting Him every step of the way. Thank you for standing with our family, for loving my dad, and for helping us make the most of every moment we have left together. Let’s give this one last shot!
With love and faith,
The Sparbel family
One of the things that weighs on his heart the most is Sadie. He doesn’t want her to ever feel like he left her. He wants to make sure she feels his love in every moment, even in the days ahead when he can’t physically be here. We want to help create those memories for her—moments she can hold onto forever. The one chance we all wished we had.
This is incredibly hard to say, because we have never been the kind of people to ask for help. But right now, we are asking. To our family near and far, this is our cry. If you feel led, any donation will go toward: exploring possible clinical trials or treatments, relieving financial stress so he can step away from work, creating meaningful experiences and memories with family, and supporting him in living these next months with dignity, comfort, and peace.
If you’re unable to give, we completely understand—your prayers, shares, and support mean just as much to us. We believe God is still writing his story. We believe in miracles, in peace beyond understanding, and in the power of love surrounding him through this season. We are trusting Him every step of the way. Thank you for standing with our family, for loving my dad, and for helping us make the most of every moment we have left together. Let’s give this one last shot!
With love and faith,
The Sparbel family