Fall 2009: Jake and Nancy learned that Nancy's breast cancer was stage four. Winter 2013: They are still fighting. This is a gathering place to follow their story, offer support, love and prayers... to be by their side.



Wednesday, July 17, 2013

The next mountain to climb

Nearly three years ago, Nancy loaded her pack and set out with Team Survivor to conquer Mount Adams. She endured harsh conditions, pushed herself mentally, physically and emotionally to the summit. She did it, and we all followed, encouraged, and celebrated with her, as she overcame this huge and really, really hard challenge.

As most of you know if you've been following this Blog, the past few weeks have been eventful, and Nancy's headaches have been quite bad. A brain scan last week indicated that a lesion has grown to the point that it needs to be removed. So a week from today, on Nancy's birthday, July 24th, she will undergo brain surgery to remove this tumor and then remain in the ICU for 3-4 days following the surgery.

 It's difficult to know how to support and love Jake and Nancy in the scary days and weeks ahead. We will be setting up a meal calendar upon her return from the hospital. If you would like to provide your support in this way, please email me at jacksonfamilytn@comcast.net so you can be included in the meal-scheduling email. In all likelihood, we will be working through a caterer to minimize traffic in their house while Nancy recovers.

 Thank you for your continued support for Jake and Nancy. This is one of those hard times in Nancy's cancer fight, so right now is when our thoughts and prayers mean a lot-- right now 'by Nancy's side'.

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