I used to be a wedding planner in my past life. Although crazy and stressful at times, the thing I loved most about my job was the close relationship I formed with my clients over the course of the year (and sometimes more!) that we worked together.
And now thanks to Facebook, I have reconnected and stayed in touch with a lot of my brides. One such very special former bride of mine, Kristin, is now a married mom and recently contacted me about writing to raise awareness about a very important topic: pediatric cancer.
The year we worked together we were immersed in the world of linen colors and menu choices, so I had NO idea she went through something like this as a child.
Since most all of you reading this blog right now are moms yourself, I think I am safe to say that most all of us simply cannot IMAGINE if it were our child that was affected. Beyond even my comprehension.
Kristin wanted to share her story to shed light on pediatric cancer because it is the number one disease killer of children. More children die from cancer than AIDS, asthma, cystic fibrosis and diabetes COMBINED. Did you have ANY idea?
But there is something you can do to help! Keep reading…but first, here is her story…