Hello Erin:  As I logged on to Pepsi to vote for Camp Ta-Kum-Ta today, I was bummed and shocked to see that we had moved to fifth.  Who is ahead of us, I wondered.  That was almost an hour ago:  I have since found your site, and marveled at the three beautiful children you brought into the world.  Not news to you, but cancer sucks.  I am voting for Camp to support my friend's 4 year old who was recently diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, and am disgusted to see how many kids this awful disease takes.  As a middle school teacher and student council advisor, I've talked to my students about cancer awarenss, fundraising and support.  As a mom, I've hugged my babies like tomorrow might never come. 

I have a son who was born right around the time Avery's cancer returned, and a daughter born just after Nolan passed.  Please know that I will pray for strength for you for each day as you, Jeff and Calvin learn how to make each day better than the one before.  I will pray that moms stop having to watch their kids go through this.  I have no idea if this is helpful to you or not, but I will never forget what you have had and still have to overcome every day when it comes to appreciating my own children.  I will be a better mom because of your suffering and sharing.  May your future be only filled with happiness.  Your strength is inspiring to all moms.  Thank you for sharing your story.  Nicole