Hope for Families of Children with Cancer »

Lynda T. Young, MRE, M.Ed is the co-founder of Kindred Spirits International whose ministries include childrenÂ's hospitals and Amani ya Juu African refugee womenÂ's missions. SheÂ's a writer, nationwide speaker, and teaches You-niquely Made Personality Study designed to enhance communication. Lynda has volunteered at ChildrenÂ's Healthcare of Atlanta. Her husband, Dr. John Young, has been in cancer research forty years

“I'm sorry to tell you this—your child has cancer.”



Each year in America those devastating words thrust parents of more than 12,000 children and adolescents into a frightening, dark tunnel—dramatically changing the dynamics of each family. Because childhood cancer attacks quickly and unexpectedly, parents reel, bombarded with information regarding treatments, tests and decisions—as parents echo, “I've never felt so alone. I feel like I'm in a fog.”



From the initial diagnosis and throughout the daunting journey the twelve chapters and resources in Hope for Families of Children with Cancer weave advice, support and hope from fellow travelers and professionals who come alongside through encouraging short stories, refreshing helpful hints and inspiring scriptures and prayers.



Many weary parents pull apart as communication breaks down—sometimes far apart. An added study, You-niquely Made helps family members appreciate different personalities and methods of coping. Overwhelmed families find comfort and courage as writers deal with the struggles parents face balancing needs of their child; family ( the set-aside spouses and the invisible ones—siblings); and self—the caregiver—the new normal of childhood cancer.

Dedication     vii
Preface: Hope     xi
Acknowledgments: Thank You!     xv
God's Coincidence?     1
I'm Sorry to Tell You This     7
What Do I Do Now?     21
Caring for Your Unique Child     29
Making Your Hospital Room Home     47
Forewarned Is Forearmed     57
Caring for the Caregiver     65
Family Flocks     85
Siblings: The Well Ones     97
Friends: The Family You Choose     111
Hospital Hospital-ity     121
You're Not Alone     137
Afterword: Preparing for the Journey     149
You-niquely Made Personality Study     155
Bibliography     171
Recommended Inspirational Reading     175
Organizations & Websites     179
Topical Index     185
Scripture Reference     197
About the Authors     201
For More Info     204