by Meg McElwain | Apr 2, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Grief, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Resilience
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....
by Meg McElwain | Mar 26, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Life, Momcologist, Momcology
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...
by Meg McElwain | Mar 2, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience
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...
by Meg McElwain | Feb 27, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Resilience
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...
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...
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