Today on the Lighthouse Podcast, Chris & Christy talked with Brad & Jessy Wilson. Brad & Jessy have two children - Emi (8) and Ellison (2). Currently, they live in Tennessee and love it there!
In this episode, they share the story of Ellison's battle with a life-threatening illness. When Ellison was just eight months old, Jessy noticed some concerning symptoms and took him to the ER and pediatrician, but he was told everything looked fine. However, Jessy didn't give up and reached out to St. Jude for help. Ellison had surgery, and they discovered he would have died if they hadn't taken action.
During the surgery, Jessy had a defining moment in her faith and fully surrendered to God. Brad, her husband, also realized that their children are not their own; instead, they are God's, and they are stewarding them for Him.
Along the journey, Jessy struggled with her mental health, Emi struggled with all the changes to their family, and Brad & Jessy were dealing with marriage hardships. While there were struggles, there were also so many blessings as well. Ellison made a lifelong battle buddy during his treatment at St. Jude. As a family, they attended a Lighthouse Retreat, which made a world of difference in their family. Last but not least, Ellison has made it two years with no evidence of disease.
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