Grace’s Story

Site created on October 25, 2018

Hi all! My name is Grace and I am a labor and delivery nurse living and working in Washington, DC. In October 2018 I was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic melanoma and my new adult post-college life was suddenly turned on its head. My intention with this page is to be real and raw about what it’s like to be diagnosed with late stage cancer at the age of 22, and so I invite you to read along as I try to figure out how to navigate this new normal (and have a few laughs along the way). 

Newest Update

Journal entry by Grace Wenzel

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend as we celebrated Grace's life last Saturday. And thank you to all who sent love and support from afar. For those waiting patiently for the recording, it can be found in a series of YouTube videos that have been compiled in a playlist, link below (clicking "PLAY ALL" in the upper left will play all 8 segments in order):

Grace's Celebration of Life 

A huge thank you to our dear family friend Alexa Brunner who recorded and uploaded the service so that we can share this celebration with even more of Grace's family and friends. We look forward to being able to look back on everyone's words and prayers as we continue to bring Grace with us in big and little ways each and every day.  

With love always, 
Grace's Family 

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