by Meg McElwain | Oct 15, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Grief, Life, Mental Health, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience
It’s been 5.5 years since my Mitchie died. The grief has gotten easier to carry but the deep pain is still sometimes there. The death of a child, parent, sibling or spouse are the hardest and darkest to grieve. Grief is not something that you “get over” but rather you...
by Meg McElwain | Sep 9, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Grief, Life, Mental Health, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience
A friend found this poem taped in the bottom of a drawer at her grandmother’s house. Her grandmother lost a son like I have. I miss Mitchell every day and keep him in my heart always. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Mitchell Bays Turner...
by Meg McElwain | Jun 17, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Uncategorized
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...
by Meg McElwain | Jun 7, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Grief, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience
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...
by Meg McElwain | Jun 6, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Grief, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience
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...
by Meg McElwain | May 24, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Grief, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Resilience
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...
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