No Make Up Selfie Misses the Mark

Disclaimer: This is my opinion and only that. I've always, always, always been of the thought to DO something (I'm a do-er) in order to help. 

The No-Makeup Selfies for Cancer Awareness on social media: 

WHO is it HELPING? 

You know I'm about awareness, but with the follow up that TOGETHER we will DO SOMETHING. 

I read this article today and thought it was pretty eye opening. 

And here's one from TIME that you should read to see how it all got started. 

I really didn't think much of it until they started appearing more often. 

I think many times we miss the mark when it comes to awareness. Unfortunately, social media oftentimes HELPS us miss the mark, don't you think?

Based on several of my talks with audiences of all ages, pretty much every single person has been affected by cancer and is aware of its devastation already. Many of us who are living in the awareness everyday are also trying to do something to help those just like us. 

If you aren't sure WHAT to do, ASK us. There are a lot of ways to help create a wave of awareness. If you're not sure if your money or donations are actually HELPING cancer patients, ASK. Most of us are in the know of the BEST ways to help and which organizations are going to truly to use the money/donations for those affected. 

In 26 days, we will walk/run with Super Jace and try to raise money to give back to the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, our home away from home aka "the clinic." Our goal was $2,000. We have $50. We are attending the event whole-heartedly no matter how much we raise because when given the opportunity we will ALWAYS be all in to help the cancer community. 

Is this about money? No. Is this about awareness? Yes. Is this about actually helping REAL people in a REAL struggle? Yes. Do I know that even your $1 donation will go DIRECTLY to the place that has helped us for the last 15 months? Yes. Should you pick and choose the right way to help that works for you? Yes. 

Do I think posting selfies is the same level of brave as those I know who have fought? 
Not. At. All. 

#wedontfightalone


Team Super Jace - Red Balloon Run & Ride, April 26, 2014

always in love and gratitude,

Faces of #ChildhoodCancer

We promised to show you some amazing kids and if you've been following Grace for Jace, you've been seeing our kid spotlights every few days! 

As you know, life is super busy and to blog in two different places is truly a miracle. :P

We decided to post our kid spotlights along with their blurb and the place you can learn more about their story! 

This Ashley and Austin. They are both #heroes in our eyes and are symbols of #HOPE to us each day.

Ashley was diagnosed with (ALL) #Leukemia in Sept 2007 when she was 3 years old and completed treatment during kindergarten (2009.) 

Austin was diagnosed with (ALL) #Leukemia in July 2010 and finished treatment this month! 

This is Karly! She holds a special place in our hearts as we were there in the days cancer changed her family. At 14, she was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma. She's had two reoccurrences since her first treatment and endured several surgeries. Today, she is 19 and stable with 2 spots on her lungs that are not growing. Her phrase is "Keep Calm and Carry On" and that's exactly what she is doing!  www.caringbridge.org/visit/karly

Jace and Kieran have become "super" friends during their time at the clinic. Kieran is 2 and just one week ahead in the same treatment as Jace. He's one of the sweetest boys we've met and ALWAYS brightens our days. Here's Kieran's story!

Our family met Trent at Dallas Children's in June riding the halls just as you see here! 

Trenton was diagnosed on January 2, 2013 with Stage IV, high risk Neuroblastoma (n-mync amp) two weeks before his 1st birthday. Trenton had tumors in his adrenal gland, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and bones.

Trenton is now 20 months old and is NED (no evidence of disease). He's undergone 8 rounds of chemotherapy, 4 surgeries, bone marrow transplant, numerous hospital stays and 12 rounds of radiation.

He has scans the week of September 23rd. Trenton will begin antibody therapy/immunotherapy during October which will last for 6 months.

Please follow Trenton's story here:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-TRENT/524873370878641?ref=br_tf

Phoebe 
There's not enough days/weeks in September to spotlight all that are affected by childhood cancer.

Today, we ask for you to pray for a very special family with a very special girl. Phoebe's dad went to HS with Jason. 
You'll want to catch up on Phoebe's story here:
https://www.facebook.com/PrayForPhoebe



We ask that you "adopt" a family and a child every September and that you follow their story, get to know their family and continue to lift them up with love and prayer! 

As always.....

In gratitude,
Tisha

...A child will lead

We talk a lot in our family about being a leader and how important leadership is in life. 

We never expected our 3 year old to be the one leading US during the most difficult time of his life. 

On a rare occasion I was able to capture this moment. He often gathers us up for prayers, in addition to our morning affirmation and nighttime prayers. He speaks very quietly and clasps his hands together like this. 

It IS the most amazing thing to watch. His faith and his heart for The Lord is such an inspiring thing to witness. 

I am humbly honored to be his mom! 

Xoxox

Tisha 

For His Glory

You never expect to hear words that will forever change your life, but we all have them said to us at different times and for different reasons. 

In the wee hours Sunday morning, we learned that our sweet almost 3 year old has leukemia. 

If you know me, or this blog, you know I believe in gratitude and just as much I believe in prayer and in God's healing power. 

Many times we do not understand the "why," but even in hindsight of my own life, I know that He works ALL situations for GOOD. He can take ANY SITUATION around and turn it into an amazing thing. 

I praise him always and in ALL WAYS. Even now when I find myself in an unknown place. 

I know I'm not alone. I know that God will use this situation, as well, to show HIS GLORY and HIS MIRACLES. 

Our job is always to BELIEVE, so that's what I'm doing. Always. 

Jace's Facebook page: Grace for Jace: www.facebook.com/graceforJace

Jace's favorite song and our new theme song: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpPZn7sjBfw

Jace's Caring Bridge site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaceponcio/mystory

#SUPERJACE #NOTHINGISIMPOSSIBLE