Beginning of the Road
18 Aug 2018
So it begins...
There are certain days in your life that you will always remember - wedding day, birth of a child, the day you bought your first home, graduations - you get the idea.
Unfortunately not all these dates are remembered for a positive reason...
It is with absolute heartbreak that Kristy and I want to let our family, friends and loved ones know that on Aug 18 2018, our son, Cooper was diagnosed with child leukemia. I cannot put into words how we are feeling or even if we have fully comprehended what this means for us as a family. As most of you readers probably know, Kristy and I were blessed to welcome Evyn Wylde Trueblood into the word on 15 Jul 2018. So adjusting our lives to a newborn and a family of 4, to now have this news is more than we ever thought we would be able to handle.
I am opening this page mainly for three reasons. First and foremost to remember Cooper in your thoughts and prayers. Our God is the creator, great healer and more important than all, father to us all. I have faith that he will get us through this. Prayers are powerful in this healing process!
Secondly - to those of you who are blessed enough to have kids. Remember to hug them and tell them you love them constantly. Their world can change in the blink of an eye, as we have learned, and that new reality to them can be terrifying. They need to know that if (and God forbid when) things go south, they'll have your love and support, which you can only build through constant love as they grow.
Thirdly - This is a more selfish reason. As we continue to cope with this news, I have realized that I am not yet able to talk about it without breaking into tears. Kristy and I both are trying to remain strong in the presence of Cooper, and help him however he needs. To see us crying scares him (even though he'd never admit to be afraid). So to help us focus on moving forward, I wanted to create this page to allow us to post updates for all to see his progress. Please do not be offended or feel unvalued as a loved one if we do not contact (call, text, FB message, etc.) you directly. We love you all and will update this page as updates are available.
Phew....sorry for the long opening post. More to come in the very near future.
Love you all!
Jason, Kristy, Cooper and Evyn
So it begins...
There are certain days in your life that you will always remember - wedding day, birth of a child, the day you bought your first home, graduations - you get the idea.
Unfortunately not all these dates are remembered for a positive reason...
It is with absolute heartbreak that Kristy and I want to let our family, friends and loved ones know that on Aug 18 2018, our son, Cooper was diagnosed with child leukemia. I cannot put into words how we are feeling or even if we have fully comprehended what this means for us as a family. As most of you readers probably know, Kristy and I were blessed to welcome Evyn Wylde Trueblood into the word on 15 Jul 2018. So adjusting our lives to a newborn and a family of 4, to now have this news is more than we ever thought we would be able to handle.
I am opening this page mainly for three reasons. First and foremost to remember Cooper in your thoughts and prayers. Our God is the creator, great healer and more important than all, father to us all. I have faith that he will get us through this. Prayers are powerful in this healing process!
Secondly - to those of you who are blessed enough to have kids. Remember to hug them and tell them you love them constantly. Their world can change in the blink of an eye, as we have learned, and that new reality to them can be terrifying. They need to know that if (and God forbid when) things go south, they'll have your love and support, which you can only build through constant love as they grow.
Thirdly - This is a more selfish reason. As we continue to cope with this news, I have realized that I am not yet able to talk about it without breaking into tears. Kristy and I both are trying to remain strong in the presence of Cooper, and help him however he needs. To see us crying scares him (even though he'd never admit to be afraid). So to help us focus on moving forward, I wanted to create this page to allow us to post updates for all to see his progress. Please do not be offended or feel unvalued as a loved one if we do not contact (call, text, FB message, etc.) you directly. We love you all and will update this page as updates are available.
Phew....sorry for the long opening post. More to come in the very near future.
Love you all!
Jason, Kristy, Cooper and Evyn
Thinking of you all and how this has taken over your lives. Thank you for sharing and reminding us all about what really does matter. Love to T4!
ReplyDeleteLove, G,K,S,W (P4)
DeleteMy brother - it has been too long and I am so sorry to hear this news. Sending love to you and Kristy and the entire family.
ReplyDeletePrayers have begun for your beautiful family. Kristy is so very special to me, thus her family is, as well. Prayers for you and Kristy will be specifically for physical and mental strength and endurance, discernment, and peace that passes all understanding. Of course, we will all wrap your precious boy and his physicians in prayer, as well.
ReplyDeleteMy dear cousin Jason and Kristy...I have been praying so hard for your family since I heard from my mom about this diagnosis. We will continue to send prayers and love <3 Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteJust heard about this, will send prayers. I’m a regular O- blood donor, usually double red cells, and have done pheresis. If we can arrange to channel any of my donations to Cooper, I would be thrilled. Ray Brooks
ReplyDeleteWe love you all too! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs and kisses to all. God bless and keep you all strong.
ReplyDeleteDear cousin, I'm heartbroken to hear this news. Praying for strength for you all, wisdom for the doctors and above all quick healing from God above.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all from TX.