Julia Kurschner

"You need to put your affairs in order. The scope didn't go as planned and he's bleeding out.” ”There aren’t any more procedures or surgeries we can offer that can fix this.” “Emory and Vanderbilt both said no to a transport.” “There aren't any options left. You need to have some hard conversations and make decisions regarding life support." It's nothing short of miraculous that despite hearing one piece of bad news after another this past Saturday, a deep, unwavering peace settled over both...

We didn’t intend to take a nearly three-week hiatus from an update, but with all the end-of-the-school-year activities and the calendar implosion that is the month of May, it definitely took a back burner. But rest assured—no news has been good news. :) “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 Rest has been the unspoken theme over here. Well, maybe not for the bustling house of boys or the calendar events that won't quit, but we have all been making space for...

We have one full week behind us, many to go. For everyone who has walked through a healing from cancer or disease, you know it's a long process. I flew home on Monday, a heart torn in two, but I am so thankful for the week I was able to be with Michael - a week made possible by our incredible community. And I'm equally grateful that his good friend, Matt, flew in to be with him this week. We're counting our blessings! The doctors and medical team seem to be constantly checking in and...