Asking for prayers for Melody and her family. Melody was the first guest Emily’s House hosted. She was diagnosed with DiPG at age 13 and has fought it for over two years. Everything seemed to be going well. Suddenly she was complaining of back pain and had become nauseated, lethargic and partial paralysis. MRI’s revealed that the cancer had spread very aggressively down her spine which is rare but not unheard of. The family made the decision to bring her home and enter hospice. This child has days to a week or so. If y’all get a moment lift them in prayer.

Leslie, the mom and Emily were very close friends. This one is a gut punch for me. I’ve tried to maintain a distance from the families we help, it’s impossible. You hear the stories, break bread with them, witness to them, meet the kids. It’s humbling and changes your perspective.