Our family’s world shifted overnight. My husband, Jim, was recently diagnosed with a Grade 4 glioma after undergoing brain surgery. What started as unexpected symptoms turned into a craniotomy, long hospital days, and now a treatment plan that includes six weeks of daily radiation and oral chemotherapy. We are still waiting on final biopsy results to determine the exact tumor type, but we do know this: the road ahead will be hard, and it will require strength, faith, and time.
If you know Jim, you know this man does not sit still. Even after brain surgery, he’s been walking, talking, joking, and refusing to let this diagnosis define him. His spirit is unshaken. He is strong, stubborn in the best way, and deeply devoted to his family. More than anything, he is a father. Some of our children live out of state, and one of our greatest wishes right now is simple: time together. We want to bring all of our kids home as often as possible — to sit at the table together, to laugh in the same room, to make memories that will carry us through whatever lies ahead.
We are creating this fundraiser to help cover flights to and from for our children, bucket list experiences as a family, travel and memory-making opportunities, and the added expenses that come with ongoing treatment. This isn’t just about financial support. It’s about giving us the chance to choose joy in the middle of something unimaginably hard. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but we do know we want to fill it with love, presence, and meaningful moments. We are choosing to walk this road day by day — soaking up every hug, every laugh, every sunset we get together. If you feel led to give, share, or simply pray for us, we are beyond grateful. Your support helps us focus less on logistics and more on what truly matters: being together. From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for standing with our family.
If you know Jim, you know this man does not sit still. Even after brain surgery, he’s been walking, talking, joking, and refusing to let this diagnosis define him. His spirit is unshaken. He is strong, stubborn in the best way, and deeply devoted to his family. More than anything, he is a father. Some of our children live out of state, and one of our greatest wishes right now is simple: time together. We want to bring all of our kids home as often as possible — to sit at the table together, to laugh in the same room, to make memories that will carry us through whatever lies ahead.
We are creating this fundraiser to help cover flights to and from for our children, bucket list experiences as a family, travel and memory-making opportunities, and the added expenses that come with ongoing treatment. This isn’t just about financial support. It’s about giving us the chance to choose joy in the middle of something unimaginably hard. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but we do know we want to fill it with love, presence, and meaningful moments. We are choosing to walk this road day by day — soaking up every hug, every laugh, every sunset we get together. If you feel led to give, share, or simply pray for us, we are beyond grateful. Your support helps us focus less on logistics and more on what truly matters: being together. From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for standing with our family.