Many of you have been asking how you can help, and we are so grateful. Your emotional support, love, prayers, and encouragement have already meant the world to us. Having such an incredible community behind us has helped carry Candice — and all of us — through some of the hardest moments. As we prepare for Candice’s bilateral mastectomy, we want to share that this surgery is just the first step in what will be a very long journey. Because Candice’s cancer is hormone-responsive, she has already begun monthly Zoladex injections to help manage it. Following her mastectomy, she will undergo chemotherapy and, depending on the final surgery results, possibly radiation as well. All of this comes at an incredibly difficult financial time, as Candice recently lost her job and we are now navigating this challenging road on a single income. Every bit of support, in any form, makes an enormous difference and is received with so much gratitude. We’ve put together a Gifster list with a few essential items needed to help with her recovery and comfort. If you feel called to contribute, it would mean so much. The chest protection pillow and specialty sleeping pillow are especially important to help her heal safely and rest more comfortably during the difficult first weeks after surgery. Here’s the link to the list: https://www.giftster.com/gift/public/atEZW/ In addition to the items listed, small contributions like prayers and positive vibes, handwritten cards or doodles, book and TV show recommendations, Instacart or Amazon gift cards for groceries, or a Sunbasket meal delivery gift card are all wonderful ways to offer support and lift Candice’s spirits during recovery. From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for continuing to be here for us. Your kindness, love, and encouragement mean more than we can ever express. Also to note - you must create an account in order to follow the updates! You'll see the story and special notes, just not the weekly updates. Love to all!