Today I am writing a post for a couple I don't even know.
About a week ago I discovered a link to a blog on a fellow Baylor alum's Facebook page. Knowing nothing about this blog, I figured I would go check it out. I had no clue the impact it would have on me.
I got to meet Kara and Matthew Sikes, along with their precious baby James. The blog chronicled his month-long battle with a rare brain tumor. Their story was touching. It brought me to tears on multiple occasions.
James was diagnosed on Thursday, June 23rd. On Saturday, July 16th, at 3:50pm, their 8 month old son went to be with Jesus.
Today is his celebration of life. I want to ask that everyone lift up James' family in prayer. Pray for peace. Pray that they feel God's loving hand upon them during this time. Pray that friends and family surround them with understanding and encouragement.
The family has set up a foundation in James' name towards research of rhabdoid tumors. If you feel led to give towards this fund, you can find more information here and here.
That was a really moving video....and I am a pediatric oncology nurse so I deal with this stuff everyday. Made me super thankful that my precious baby is healthy!
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