Cancer isn’t just a diagnosis—it’s a storm that shakes everything you know, everything you love. My family and I are in the middle of that storm, holding on to faith, each other, and the hope that God is still in the healing business. My husband, Terrance, is battling stage 4 colon cancer, and while the fight is brutal, his resilience is unmatched. He refuses to let this disease define him, and because of that, I refuse to let fear define me.

A Journey We Never Expected

When we first heard the words "stage 4 colon cancer," time seemed to stop. My heart shattered, but I didn’t have time to grieve. I had a husband who needed me, two boys who needed me to be strong, and now a caretaker to my husband. But what no one tells you is that cancer doesn’t just attack the person—it attacks the entire family.

One of the hardest parts is keeping him positive when his body is fighting against him. Watching him in pain, seeing exhaustion take over, knowing there’s nothing I can do to take it away—it breaks me in ways I can’t put into words. His oncologist is 2.5 hours away, and those drives when he’s too sick to move? They drain us physically, mentally, and emotionally. But we go, because every appointment, every treatment, is another chance. And through it all, he never complains. Not once.

The Power of Compassion in Healthcare

Before Terrance’s diagnosis, I thought I understood the importance of quality healthcare. But now, I know it’s more than just medicine—it’s about the people. His oncology team has become part of our family. They don’t treat us like a number, like just another case. They see us. They see him. And that kind of care makes all the difference. It’s what inspired me to make G4 Solutions more than just a business. I want to bring that same level of compassion to others who are fighting their own battles.

Strength in the Midst of the Storm

Terrance’s resilience amazes me. Even on his hardest days, when the pain is unbearable, he still shows up for his family. He is still the best father to our boys, still the most loving husband. He teaches us every day that cancer may take a lot, but it won’t take his faith, his love, or his will to fight. And if he can keep fighting, so can I.

There are days when I look into his eyes and see the weight he carries, the silent battle he fights within himself. Yet, he still smiles. He still laughs with our boys, still holds my hand like he did before cancer changed everything. His strength isn’t just in his ability to endure but in the way he continues to love so deeply, so fully, despite the pain.

I’ve learned that strength isn’t always loud; sometimes, it’s in the quiet moments—when he reassures me that he’s okay, when he hugs our kids a little tighter, when he thanks God for another day. Those moments remind me that our family is built on faith, not fear. We refuse to let this disease take more than it already has. We refuse to let it steal our joy, our hope, our love.

Cancer is Not a Death Sentence

If there’s one thing I’ve learned through this journey, it’s that cancer is more than a diagnosis—it’s unfair, it’s ugly, and it’s painful. But it is not a death sentence. God is still in the healing business, and while we may not always understand His plan, we trust that He is in control.

There are nights when fear creeps in, when exhaustion makes it hard to breathe, when I just want to break down and cry. But then I remember—God is still working. He is still moving. And no matter how hard this journey gets, we are never alone.

Support is everything. No one should have to walk this road alone. That’s why I’m committed to making a difference, whether it’s through our mobile phlebotomy services, spreading awareness, or simply being there for others who feel like they’re drowning in this fight. Cancer tries to isolate you, but community, love, and faith build the bridge back to hope.

Hope for the Future

I don’t know what tomorrow holds, but I do know this: we will keep fighting. We will keep believing. And we will keep trusting that God’s purpose is greater than our pain. Until there’s a cure, until no family has to endure this heartbreak, I will keep pushing forward—for Terrance, for our boys, for the families who need hope.

Because cancer may shake us, but it will never break us.