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Reality of a Cancer Mom
The reality of a day in the life of a cancer mom is that the stress and uncertainty that you experience from moment to moment changes you forever. This photo was taken while we were waiting to see a pediatric neurologist. The week prior, Mitchell had almost bled to...
Thy Will Be Done
Seven years ago this month, Mitchell was diagnosed with a rare infant leukemia and given only a 40% chance of survival. He was only 3 months old at diagnosis and died right after his 2nd birthday in 2014. Strangers often stop me to tell me they know our story, have...
Small Town Special
There is something extra special about being from a small town. ❤️ The flowers on the alter yesterday at All Saints Episcopal Church in Grenada, Mississippi were offered to the glory of God in memory of Mitchell Bays Turner. My friend Stephanie Tierce LeClair read my...
Play Therapy
Frank has been going to play therapy at @pathwaystogrowthcounseling twice per month since his little brother Mitchell died of cancer five years ago. Today, I participated in the session with him. It strengthens our relationship and helps each of us understand one...
Life is Rough
Rough day in the life of my living 10-year-old son Frank. 🙄🙄 (He is so precious) I got an email from one of his teachers that he is not giving his best effort and is behind on a reading project. 😩 We had a discussion when he got off the bus that resulted in lots of...
Sometimes I Dream About Mitchell
Sometimes I dream about Mitchell. Last night I had a vivid nightmare about my grief for him. I “choose happy” during the day because having a positive attitude about my grief helps me cope and survive. But, last night in my dream, my grief was very raw. I cried a lot....
It Happened Again Today
It happened again today. I was in Target. I heard a 2-year-old talking in the aisle next to me. (My ears are natural radars for a 2-year-old child). She was saying “No! No! No!” in the most innocent, yet stern voice. Typical 2-year-old. The young mom was frustrated....
Grief Sick
Today my grief for Mitchell has completely worn me out. It usually hits me the day after a big anniversary date. Even after a good workout this morning where I released a lot of energy and tension, my throat and head are tight and I’m having trouble focusing. I’m...
Charlotte’s Smile
One of the most beautiful things about the work I get to do for Mitchell's Fund is when I get to spend time with sick children and their families. I often say that these moments are when I feel closest to God and to my late son Mitchell. Yesterday afternoon, I had the...
Happy 7th Birthday, Mitchie.
Mitchell Bays Turner (2012-2014) and me in the hospital in 2013. We were waiting for a procedure to begin that would test his bone marrow and spinal fluid and inject chemo into his spine. My hair was starting to grow back after I shaved it when our friend baby Gabby...
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