This week brought a wave of emotions.
We met with the surgical teams and now have a clearer picture of what lies ahead. It brings some peace—but also a heavier weight as we prepare for more travel and more time away from our boys.

Even though they are in great hands, it never gets easier to say goodbye.

We are leaning into God’s presence in every moment—on the road, in the waiting, and in the quiet. He is our steady when things feel anything but steady.

After 10 years of scans, surgeries, and uncertainty, our family is stepping into a new chapter. Emma is preparing for a double mastectomy. It’s not the road we would have chosen, but we are walking it with faith and purpose. In this post, we share how we got here, where we’re headed, and the promise we are holding onto in Isaiah 41:10.

Hi everybody,

Many of you have been keeping up with our family's story and have been faithfully walking beside us during some of our most recent challenges. Chad and I quickly realized that the weight of these challenges was too much to carry, and we could no longer handle these figurative blows on our own. We had to humble ourselves and allow others into our lives and support our family through prayer, love, and support. By sharing our story and sparking meaningful conversations with the people around us, we realized that there are so many just like us that face their giants alone each day. By allowing our community into our story, we learned that the army of believers around us and our faith in Jesus will defeat any giants that come before us.

We have witnessed miracles unfold before our eyes, reminding us that there is always hope, even in the darkest of times. Our son Valor, whose life was prophesied long before he arrived, is a testament to the power of faith and the beauty of waiting patiently for what is meant to be. And then there is Titus, whose arrival defied all odds, reminding us that God's plans are far greater than we can imagine.

We hope that by sharing our journey, we can bring encouragement to those who may be walking through their own valleys. We want to remind you all that you are never alone, and that there are people who love you and want to support you through every season of life. We believe that by embracing vulnerability and surrounding ourselves with a loving community, we can find strength, healing, and hope.

When Chad and I created the Living Valor brand, we knew that it needed to be purposeful and built on the foundation that our family holds to. We want to use this platform, particularly through the Emma's Warriors collection, to transform our personal circumstances into something meaningful and impactful. We aim to create a space where our stories intersect with yours, where our struggles and victories resonate with your own, and where together, we can fix our eyes on Jesus and find inspiration.

While we are uncertain about what lies ahead for our little family, we hold steadfast in our faith that nothing is wasted, and that God is continuously working in our lives. We are extremely grateful for the unwavering support and love that you all have shown us throughout our journey. Your presence has been a constant reminder that we are surrounded by a community that cares for one another.

Thank you again for being a part of this incredible journey with us. Let's continue to walk together, share our stories, and create a space filled with courage, resilience, and love. #LivingValor #ShareYourStory