by Meg McElwain | Feb 26, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Resilience
Mitchell Bays Turner (2012-2014) and me in the hospital the first week after he was diagnosed with a rare leukemia. There are so many things about this photo. My cross necklace is one thing that is a special symbol from that time. When Mitchie was diagnosed, I wanted...
by Meg McElwain | Feb 11, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Resilience, Uncategorized
Mitchell Bays Turner (2012-2014) and me in October 2012. Mitchell was 6 months old and had been in cancer treatment for 3 months for a rare leukemia. Mitchie was receiving a blood transfusion during this photo. The steroids that were part of his protocol gave him the...
by Meg McElwain | Dec 14, 2018 | Cancer Mom, Grief, Momcologist, Momcology, Resilience, Uncategorized
“For this child, I have prayed and The Lord has granted the desires of my heart.” 1 Samuel 1:27 I keep this sign in the top of my linen closet. It is displayed so I can see it every day. I got it at Frank’s baby shower in Mississippi from Tracey Cain...
by Meg McElwain | Oct 17, 2018 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Life, Momcologist, Momcology
A Momcologist is the mother of a child with cancer. She is part parent, part nurse and full time advocate. Jen and I are Momcologists to boys who are the same age. We met when our boys were in cancer treatment. William is a survivor. 🎗 Mitchell is an Angel. 👼 She told...
by Meg McElwain | Apr 26, 2018 | Cancer Mom, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Resilience
My visit to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital today was humbling. I dream of a day when no child dies from cancer. If I have to live my life with the pain of grief for my son, then I will channel it to help others.
by Meg McElwain | Mar 23, 2017 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Life, Resilience
I miss Mitchell. The 3rd anniversary of his death is coming in a couple of weeks and the weight of missing him is becoming heavy for me to carry. He died on April 13, 2014, which was Palm Sunday. My grief for him shows up in so many forms like sadness, anxiety,...
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