There are so many things about this precious family and the battles they have fought and are currently fighting that I just don’t understand. My heart has broken countless times while watching Owen battle this horrendous disease as his family stood right there with him, fighting with him and encouraging him every step of the way. He has endured things that no child should ever have to endure, and his momma has seen things that no momma should ever have to see her child go through. And now, Gillian. I was sitting outside of our camper at Myrtle Beach State Park lazily scrolling through Instagram when I saw the news that Gillian had cancer. NO. NO NO NO NO NO. How is that even possible? Not after all she has seen her baby go through, not after all that their family has endured? It couldn’t be possible. But it was. And it is. And this diagnosis raises so many questions and causes so much confusion and hurt in the hearts of so many. You know, Gillian is one of the main reasons that we are even a camping family. She used to talk about how fun it was, and her stories and pictures are what sparked my interest in finding out more about this camping thing. Through the years she has touched my life in so many little and BIG ways, and I am heartbroken that she is going through all of this. I wish I had answers and insight into what is going on, but I most definitely do not. I do know this: God is SO Good. God loves SO Much. He is in control, and He does have a plan. Through absolutely everything Gillian has always been transparent and told you how she was feeling, even before Cancer was ever a part of their story. I love this about her so much! So, y’all, let’s listen when she posts updates, and let’s commit as a community to pray unceasingly and specifically for her requests. The people of Florence love this family and have rallied around them to show that love. Today Block and Vino is doing a HUGE BBQ Chicken fundraiser, and there will be a bake sale as well as plenty of other opportunities to stop in and show them how much you care! Gillian, we love y’all! We are praying and we promise we will not stop!
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