One of the worse things is cancer, even more so when it’s concerning children.
Jonathan and Shelby thought that their daughter, Sophie, who is two years old, was suffering from allergies. She was finding it hard to breathe and her doctor thought it might be asthma. Unfortunately, it was soon going to be evident that it was much worse!
The little girl, Sophie was set to have an allergy test a few day later, but she didn’t get to take that test.
One night she stopped breathing…
For every parent it’s a worse case scenario, Her parents ran to call an ambulance and within minutes they were on their way to the hospital.
It was just at that moment that doctors finally confirmed that Sophie had a condition that was much worse than just asthma or allergies. She had developed cancer, a T-cell lymphoma.
Sophie has since then spent many months in hospital having chemotherapy, even though fighting it hard the cancer spread.
The treatment affected her ability to talk, walk, use her hands to eat, her tiny body is going through the preparations for a stem cell operation.
Shelby is keeping a constant watch over her daughter and is by her side constantly. So many times Shelby forgets to take care of herself, it’s just the only thought she has, to get Sophie better!
Jonathan and Shelby have created a Facebook page to record Sophie’s fight against the disease, they want friends and family alike to have an easy method to see updates on how Sophie is getting along. The page is called Sophie The Brave.
It’s not just family that follows the page, there are over 12,000 people following Sophie’s fight.
There is one post on the page that has especially been welcomed. Moms with sick children will also relate, very likely, to what Shelby’s said.
Shelby wrote:
“I see you. I sit on this couch all day long and, I see you. You try so hard to be unnoticed by me and my child. I see your face drop a little when she sees you and cries. You try so many ways to ease her fears and win her over. I see you hesitate to stick her or pull bandaids off. You say ‘No owies’ and ‘I’m sorry’ more times in one day than most people say ‘thank you’..”
“I see all of those rubber bracelets on your arms and wrapped around your stethoscope, each one for a child that you’ve cared for and loved. I see you stroke her little bald head and tuck her covers around her tightly. I see you holding the crying mom that got bad news.I see you trying to chart on the computer while holding the baby whose mom can’t-or won’t be at the hospital with her.”
“You put aside what’s happening in your life for 12 hours straight to care for very sick and something’s dying children. You go into each room with a smile no matter what’s happening in there. You see Sophie’s name on the schedule and come to check on us even when she isn’t your patient. You call the doctor, blood bank, and pharmacy as many times as necessary to get my child what she needs in a timely manner. You check on me as often as you check on her. You sit and listen to me ramble for 10 minutes even though your phone is buzzing and your to do list is a mile long.
“I see you. We all see you. No amount of snack baskets or cards can fully express how appreciated you are. You are Jesus to us every single day. Our children wouldn’t get what they need without you. Moms like me wouldn’t feel sane or heard without you. You save our babies and we couldn’t do this without you.”
Shelby got 26,000 likes on her post, its easy to see and understand why, all the amazing people at the hospital, the nurses, all deserve to be thanked and recognized for their great work.
Let’s all hope and pray that Sophie makes a fast recovery, and as it happens the family got some really great news, Sophie’s cancer is almost all gone!
Let’s also share Shelby’s words about the nursery and hospital staff so that more and more people can hear about the amazing work they do.
Jennifer Love Hewitt deftly defends herself against critics who called her “unrecognizable” in recent photos
Jennifer Love Hewitt received a wave of comments on her social media after a recent video sparked rumors of possible plastic surgery. The 44-year-old actress responded to the criticism in an unexpected and refreshing way, further impressing her followers.
The craze started when the “Ghost Whisperer” star’s hairstylist @nikkilee901 posted a video on Instagram showing off a dramatic hair transformation. In the clip, Jennifer was seen sporting a chic bob with stylish curtain bangs and a rich mahogany brown color.
The hairstylist captioned the post, “Spiced things up a bit,” accompanied by a red chili pepper emoji. While many fans applauded Jennifer’s new look with comments like, “You look amazing Jennifer!” and “I’ve been a fan since I was a teenager!”, some critics speculated that she had undergone plastic surgery, suggesting that she had undergone an eyebrow lift or other procedures, and claimed she looked completely different.
In response, Jennifer Love Hewitt took to her Instagram stories on Sunday to respond to the remarks with her trademark wit. She addressed her critics directly, saying, “A lot of people say I look different,” adding, “I look the same as I always do. I’m very natural. I woke up like this. Filters don’t change you that much.”
Her reaction was all the more striking because the videos she shared used different filters, making her appearance look quite different. Along with her playful response, she delivered a thoughtful message: “Let people choose whether they want to be filtered or unfiltered. Be kind. Spread love.”
Jennifer’s heartfelt message and candid approach resonates with many, and her openness about aging, especially as she celebrated her 44th birthday this year, has made her even more relatable. We admire her for championing kindness and transparency in the face of online scrutiny.
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