When Ansley was diagnosed in 1999, journaling wasn't what it is today. We were told her treatment would be a walk in the park. Then three months later, we found out her cancer had relapsed and spread to both lungs. Everything shifted in a second. Looking back on those 19 years, there are so many moments I remember vividly, but there’s also so much that faded with time and survival mode. If I could go back and tell my younger self anything, it would be to write it all down. Take the pictures, record the small moments, and keep a journal. Whether you end up on the side of the fence where your child is still here, or on the side where I am, those documented memories become priceless. #theansleyfoundation #childhoodcancer #griefjourney #childloss #motherhood