On this episode of The Lighthouse Podcast, Chris and Christy are joined in-person by Emily and Jonathan Settle, parents to four-year-old Lucy, who passed away in 2020 after an aggressive spinal cord tumor metastasized throughout her central nervous system. The Settles share how Lucy was diagnosed within a week of showing major symptoms and quickly became unable to walk or even move her limbs. They go on to describe her journey through a major surgery, the tumor's return, failed attempts at rehab, undergoing proton radiation, and more. Emily and Jonathan explain how the early days of COVID were actually a blessing in their family, allowing for the pause of rehab and sheltering in place as a family of six during what would be some of Lucy's final days. They share how they viewed parenting and their marriage during those challenging days, and the great advice they received from others who had walked the journey before. They close the conversation by sharing how their family has processed the journey and how they are celebrating Lucy's life.
