Mar 27 2025 48 mins
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Alex Woldhuis never expected to be sitting in a hospital room while doctors told her that her three-year-old son Nick had leukemia. What began as puzzling symptoms—persistent low-grade fevers, unusual fatigue, and mysterious spots under his skin—rapidly escalated into a diagnosis that would transform their family's life. With remarkable candor, Alex shares the raw emotional journey from those first alarming signs through the chaotic first days of treatment, when within hours they faced blood transfusions and learned their little boy would need surgery and chemotherapy the very next day.
Behind every medical crisis lies a deeply human story, and Alex's narrative reveals both the crushing weight of childhood cancer and the surprising strength parents discover within themselves. What makes her perspective truly unique is her deliberate choice to reject fear-based living despite the diagnosis. Against conventional advice, she allowed Nick to continue swimming, attending events, and experiencing childhood joys whenever he felt well enough—decisions that helped preserve his emotional wellbeing alongside his medical treatment. The practical wisdom she offers about advocating for your child within medical systems provides invaluable guidance for any parent navigating a health challenge.
Perhaps most powerful is Alex's spiritual journey through this ongoing trial. Having previously endured significant personal losses, including the death of her sister at a young age, Alex approached Nick's diagnosis with an unexpected peace and profound faith perspective. "I know you're not wasting my pain," she prayed, believing purpose would emerge even from suffering. This faith has transformed her parenting approach with all three children, incorporating daily gratitude practices and intentional conversations about God's presence even in hospital rooms. For anyone walking through darkness—whether a medical crisis or any profound challenge—Alex's story offers a compelling testament to how community support, parental advocacy, and unwavering faith can create moments of beauty even in life's most difficult seasons.
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