This week has been full of emotions.

Yesterday, we met with the surgical teams and finally have a clearer idea of what is coming next. In some ways, that gives us peace. In other ways, it just makes everything feel a little heavier.

As we move forward toward surgery, we know there will be more trips out of town and more days away from home. That means more time apart from our boys.

And that part is really hard.

Even though they are in great hands and surrounded by love, it still hurts to say goodbye each time. We miss the little things, bedtime prayers, breakfast chats, silly jokes that only make sense to them. They are still so young, but somehow they carry so much strength.

We are doing our best to carry that strength too. Some days feel steady, others feel shaky. But in all of it, we are taking comfort in the one constant—God. He is with us in the car rides, the waiting rooms, the quiet tears, and the moments when we do not have the words.

We are holding so many emotions at once. Fear. Hope. Sadness. Gratitude. It is a lot. But we are not walking this alone.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out, prayed, or simply held space for us in your heart. It means more than we can express.

We will continue sharing updates here each week. If you feel led to share our story with someone else, we would be grateful.

With love,
Chad and Emma