“Ernest Hemingway once said: In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much…” Hearing the words Stage 4 Melanoma that has spread to the brain is something I don’t think anyone can ever be ready for. With three young children depending on you to be their strength, their everything- the task of putting on a brave face can in itself feel daunting and overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Brianna has been a loyal, giving friend and family member to so many of us, and now it is our turn to not allow this family to feel alone. I am putting together a community- a family of loving supporters- to turn our thoughts and prayers for this into real life actions. Mr Roger’s also said: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Other pages can update you medically along the way, but I would like to show you the day to day ways your help in action MEANS something. I want to put together an album of thoughtfulness and support to one day show these children, each meal, each gift card, every little trip to get ice cream or to the beach. I want to show the the HELPERS. Money is amazing- we have a gofundme set up and linked- but please let your creativity shine when thinking of how you would want to be held and others to hold your children in a moment like this and some require little money, just time. - groceries or gift cards for groceries - school supplies - gas gift cards for appointments - home cooked meals - fun outings with the kids - rides to and from appointments - rides to and from kids activities - light housework or honey do lists - your loving time and company I cannot wait to document every generous memory and one day show these children how WE were the helpers they could look for in this scary time.