Abram’s Story

Site created on January 7, 2020

On January 7, 2020 we found out that our oldest boy, sweet Abram, has cancer. He has a neuroblastoma tumor in his abdomen towards his back. Upon further testing, we learned that the cancer had spread to his bone marrow, which caused the cancer to show up on the majority of his bones when we we did the full body scan. This means he has a high risk, stage iv neuroblastoma; but we are not without hope. Our God is bigger than cancer and bigger than any staging diagnosis. Moreover, God has connected us with an amazing pediatric oncologist, Dr. Watt, who is known for treating neuroblastomas. The doctor has been so encouraging in her hope and optimism in being able to beat this. The typical treatment plan for his diagnosis is 12-18 months, with multiple different steps such as chemo, stem cell extraction, chemo, surgery, more chemo, stem cell/bone marrow transplant, and immunotherapy along the way. 

God’s hand has already been seen abundantly; we have been so loved and held by our family, church, and friends. We are not alone in this fight against cancer, God is with us every step and loves our boy more than we ever could. 

Prayer is POWERFUL. It is not empty words but has the power to change. We beg y’all to pray with us for healing over Abram as well as for peace on his heart, our hearts, our other kiddos hearts, and the family and friends who love him and are also hurting by this news and on this journey with us. Thankful that our hope isn’t based on the temporary things of this world, but in an eternal God who holds and controls all things.

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” - 2 Corinthians 4:16-19

Newest Update

Journal entry by Jack Drake

11 years old today, or would have been.   I miss him.  Bad.

We haven’t been able to celebrate with Abram on his birthday since he turned 8 in 2021.  He is with Jesus, and that’s the best.  We are just kind of stuck here until we are reunited with our King and our son with Him.  Abram would have been so stoked his birthday was the same day as the eclipse… it is fun to think about how excited he would have been, fun and sad at the same time.

Ashlee remarked how it was fitting how the eclipse is on his birthday, in Dallas we’ll get to see full darkness for a couple of minutes.  The significance of light, to full darkness, to the light again is not lost on us.  As a family, I wouldn’t say we are in the full darkness anymore, but I would say we sure do look forward to the fullness of light.  This side of heaven we’re not there… yet.

As I am posting this, I realize I didn’t have a final post regarding Abram’s Song.  In general, I have struggled with finality and conclusions since Abram’s passing and developed a strong aversion to “end’s”.  That said, we have been really encouraged by how the Podcast has been helpful for folks in those tough places.  It is not an easy listen that is for sure, but it was not intended to be.  Still always, grateful for your support and encouragement throughout that process and even now.  We hope it continues to find the ears and hearts it would be helpful to.

God Bless you all, looking forward to the fullness of Light to come.

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