Mar 30, 2022
Today I’m talking with Amy, who discovered her son had a brain tumor after noticing something different about his eye one morning. The brain has a lot of jobs, and it has affected his everyday life in many ways. Amy is an incredible mom, and she shares their story so beautifully. Her ultimate goal is to support other parents going through similar things.
In this episode, we talk about…
[2:19] Amy’s family
[3:59] Finding out about her son’s brain tumor
[8:55] Emergency brain surgery
[14:32] Complications after brain surgery
[18:34] Researching, asking questions, and advocating while caring for a sick child
[22:08] Starting a foundation
[25:05] Coping with the emotional toll of caring for a child with a brain tumor
[36:00] Intentionally looking for blessings
[37:32] The Raymond A. Wood Foundation
[44:48] An update on Amy’s son and what he has taught her
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