It was a surprising end to the Fourth Baptist Christian School soccer season, with both my athletes bringing home awards from their coaches. Asher – Junior High Soccer Unsung Hero Award “He flies under the radar a little bit, but does a lot of things that really help us be successful. He moves the players …
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Brain Cancer Round 1 — A Descriptive Essay
By Jude, Age 16 Observing a high-spirited, energetic, and intelligent three year old me, no one ever could have ever guessed what was buried deep under my thick full head of medium brown hair. Some blamed it on sin, but I trust that God truly used for good according to His will and excellence. This …
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Where I Come From
By Jude, age 16 Where I come from… Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes A loving mother and father A household of 6 people I come from… Never-ending competitive soccer A very athletic nature Where I come from… The Forbes Clan of Scotland A clan of prestigious nobility A clan of fierce warriors I come …
Seizure Upon Seizure
It’s been more than 11 years since Jude finished treatment for brain cancer recurrence, but his medical scares keep demanding to be part of his future instead of staying firmly in his past. Just over a year ago, Jude had a seizure that reminded me all too much of his early day seizures that were …
Remembering Leon
A video celebrating the life of the man, the myth and the legend, Leon Proper. Download
Slaying Brain Cancer (by Jude, age 13)
Have you ever fought something as deadly as brain cancer and won? Have you won such a battle twice? I have, and this is my story. It all began when I was three. Everyone thought I was a perfectly healthy little boy, until suddenly one day, that changed. It was a beautiful snowy day and …
Quotes of the Day
Jude (age 13) to me: “You are a lawyer, but I’m a better lawyer.” Abby (age 4-3/4) to me: “You are so cute; I’m going to keep you forever!” Levi (age 9) to me: “Isn’t that blackmail?” Abby (age 4-3/4) to me: “I wish I could marry Asher, but God won’t allow it.”
Abby on Boogers
Abby (3): “I have 2 boogers.” Me: “Should we get a Kleenex and blow them out?” Abby: “No! I want to grab them! I want to eat them!”
Jude’s Reflections on Brain Tumors
“I’m starting to wonder if God purposefully gave me brain tumors so we could have fun at HopeKids activities.”
Quotes of the Day
Me to Jude when seeing him eating Nutella straight out of the container: “I didn’t buy that Nutella so that you could eat it straight out of the container. I bought it so that I could eat it straight out of the container!” Jude’s response to me: “You are such a hypocrite!”