My Story
On April 29, 2019, my world changed forever. What was supposed to be a fun and carefree outing with my mom, turned into anything but that when she suffered a sudden and horrific seizure, and stopped breathing. A few days later, after a hospital stay and many, many tests, we heard the term "Glioblastoma".
Thus started her heart-wrenching and horrible three-year battle with a deadly brain cancer. Looking back at the grueling battle that ensued, and all it took from my mother and our family, I’m not sure I could’ve imagined anything worse. Nothing could have prepared us.
When she passed away, I was lost. Our entire family was lost. She was the cornerstone of our family; everyone's favorite person. To be honest, I still feel lost without her, and probably always will. No doubt everyone who has suffered the devastation of cancer feels this pain. If you know this feeling, then you know that messages of hope, strength, and encouragement (no matter how small) are appreciated wherever they can be found.
The MourningDove Co. was created for this reason. We are a small business, based out of Vermont, USA. Its message was created in memory of my mom, and for all of us dealing with the impact of cancer, and the ramifications on our lives. It was created to be a reminder of our strength to rise and carry on in the face of devastation.
For even the smallest message of strength and encouragement can help to improve a mood, change a mindset, and bring about a positive impact in our world.
In the midst of suffering, there remains hope. May we all rise up out of the ashes.
