My Story
On April 29, 2019, my world changed forever. What was supposed to be a fun and carefree mother/daughter outing with my mom, turned into anything but that when she suffered a horrific seizure, completely unexpectedly, and stopped breathing. A few days later, after a hospital stay and many, many tests, we heard the word "Glioblastoma".
Thus started a 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.
When she passed away, I was lost. My entire family was lost. 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. It was created in memory of my mom, and for all of us dealing with the impact of cancer, and its ramifications on our lives. It was created to be a reminder of our strength to rise and carry on.
So whether you, or someone you love, has been affected by cancer- and whether at the onset of a cancer diagnosis, in the midst of the battle, or in the wake of its destruction- this reminder is for all who need it. 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 face of suffering, there remains hope. May we all rise up out of the ashes.