We are happy to be back for season six of The Lighthouse Podcast. It was an honor and a privilege to host Grant & Jenn Rivera. Together they have two girls - Lauren (9 years old) and Reese (7 years old). At ten months old, Reese began the Childhood Cancer journey once a stage 4 tumor was diagnosed at the base of her spine.
They had many decisions along the way, but the first one was where was the best place to start Reese's treatment. After much prayer and discussion, they decide to go with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Her treatment was set as surgery and chemotherapy. From a parent's perspective, they share how difficult and overwhelming that time was.
Grant & Jenn also discuss how they both processed and handled the journey differently. Early in the process, they committed to starting with empathy for one another and that this wouldn't tear their marriage apart. They also desired to keep Lauren's life as normal as possible. Jenn shares how their village rallied around them and helped with their needs. When someone asks how they can help, you should say YES! Their village helped with mowing their lawn, making dinners, carpooling Lauren, and much more!
Save the date for the next "Ring the Bell Event" - September 20, 2023.
Learn more at www.CHOA.org/ringthebell and www.ReesesFund.org
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