**She Faced Stage 4 Cancer While Carrying Her Baby | Without A Doubt | Full Inspirational Movie — Transcript & Summary | SozAI**
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A woman battles stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer while pregnant, facing tough decisions with faith, family, and hope.

## Key Takeaways

- Facing a serious illness during pregnancy requires difficult decisions balancing mother and child.
- Faith and prayer provide emotional strength in life-threatening situations.
- Family support is crucial in coping with cancer and medical challenges.
- Aggressive cancer treatment may conflict with pregnancy, requiring careful medical consultation.
- Hope and resilience can persist even with a dire diagnosis.

## What the video covers

- The video tells the story of Erica, who faces stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer during pregnancy.
- It opens with a dramatic childbirth scene showing family support and emergency care.
- Erica experiences pain and breathing difficulties leading to an ER visit and cancer diagnosis.
- Doctors recommend aggressive treatment, including possibly terminating the pregnancy.
- Erica and her family seek second opinions and grapple with the decision to protect both her life and the baby’s.
- The narrative highlights the role of faith, prayer, and family support throughout the ordeal.
- Erica researches her condition and confronts emotional and physical challenges.
- The story includes moments of hope, love, and resilience despite the grim prognosis.
- The video emphasizes the power of motherhood and fighting cancer with determination.
- It concludes with reflections on trust in God, family bonds, and the will to survive.

## Chapters

1. 00:00 Emergency Childbirth and Family Support
2. 03:19 Initial Medical Concerns and ER Visit
3. 07:29 Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Options
4. 12:08 Faith, Prayer, and Emotional Struggles
5. 15:38 Family Decisions and Seeking Support
6. 19:06 Living with Cancer and Motherhood Challenges
7. 23:00 Hope, Resilience, and Trust in God
8. 26:32 Reflections and Continuing the Fight

Answers

## Questions about this video

What type of cancer does Erica have in the video?

Erica is diagnosed with stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer that has spread to her bones.

Does Erica decide to terminate her pregnancy after the diagnosis?

The video shows Erica and her family struggling with the decision, seeking second opinions, and considering treatment options, but it does not explicitly show a termination.

How does faith play a role in Erica’s journey?

Faith and prayer are portrayed as central sources of strength and hope for Erica and her family as they face the cancer diagnosis and treatment challenges.

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00:34

Speaker A

Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [groaning and crying] What took you so long? Okay, 'cause let's do this. Dylan, go get Rob.

01:12

Speaker A

Go, go, go, go. He's an EMT. Okay. All right. You okay? How you doing?

01:18

Speaker A

How you doing? Don't talk to me. Okay. Um, let me see. Give me one sec.

01:24

Speaker A

Hey, this baby's crowning, so we need to—Yeah. Swap. Soft, soft, soft, soft. I got pillows. I got pillows. All right.

01:32

Speaker A

Where do you want them? Under my arms. Behind my back. Okay. Just kind of everywhere.

01:43

Speaker A

Rob, what do you want? Dylan, it's my mom. She needs your help. Dad's out of town. She told me to get you.

02:00

Speaker A

All right. Come on, Shar. You got to keep pushing. I am pushing. Got this. Come on.

02:12

Speaker A

Don't just stand there. Go get some hot towels. I told you to get Rob.

02:17

Speaker A

I am Rob. The other one with the six-pack. Come on. Keep pushing. You got this. All right. THIS BABY'S COMING. KEEP PUSHING.

02:25

Speaker A

COME ON. You got it, Sher. [screaming] YOU GOT TO PUSH. KEEP PUSHING. RUN. RUN.

02:39

Speaker A

HEY, what's up, buddy? It's my mom. Erica's with her, but she's having the baby.

02:44

Speaker A

All right, let's go. Go. Come on. Come on. Come on. You did a good job.

02:50

Speaker A

Thanks. [music] Thank you. I just hope the baby's okay. A, he's perfect. So, the ambulance is on its way. Get you both checked out. I can take Dylan today.

03:04

Speaker A

No, that's okay. I can stay with him. All right, taking them to Riverside. All right. Thanks, Jake. Got it. Take care of Will they be okay?

03:19

Speaker A

They're going to be great. Dylan, I need another beer. He is a terrible EMT. Yeah, it's because he's a plumber.

03:37

Speaker A

Terrible. Yeah. Come on. And just two years later, it was my turn. I was already nervous coming in, [music] but you guys all have that same sad, sad look on your faces. [music] You planned this, didn't you?

04:04

Speaker A

I know this is a serious situation, but [music] you guys don't have to be so serious.

04:08

Speaker A

Duly noted. You're going to [music] do great. They say that when you're in a dangerous situation, your whole life flashes [music] before your eyes. What they failed to tell you is that God is there the whole time. This is my story.

04:25

Speaker A

[music] Josh. Josh. Hubby pants. It's positive. Oh, yes. Let me see. Hey, buddy. You're going to have a little brother or sister.

04:49

Speaker A

That's awesome, Mom. I can feel it. This is the one. Hey, Mom. You'll never—How did you—Mom's always know?

05:07

Speaker A

Okay, but please just—I'm so happy for you. Don't tell Dad. Love you. Love you. Bye.

05:13

Speaker A

Bye. That's good. I really miss you. We haven't done this in a while. We haven't. I really miss doing [music] this.

05:36

Speaker A

We got to make it a point. How's Kate doing? Oh, Kate's doing amazing. Actually, [music] speaking of Kate, so what's this about?

05:48

Speaker A

It's not my birthday. You don't get it. You're pregnant. Yeah. Congratulations, Resi. Come here. Give me a hug, honey. I love you.

06:22

Speaker A

Oh my gosh. Are you okay? I hope so. You need to put some ice on this.

06:30

Speaker A

Hold on. Hold on. Go slow. Come on. You can do it. Come on. Oh, it hurts.

06:37

Speaker A

It hurts. Sorry, babe. [music] You okay? Okay. Thank you. All right, Erica. You know what? We're going to try some muscle relaxants with some Motrin. See if that helps.

07:19

Speaker A

All right. And if it doesn't work, we'll order an MRI, see what the results are, follow it up with some physical therapy.

07:29

Speaker A

For about how long? We'll try that for a couple weeks and we'll go from there. See how it goes.

07:34

Speaker A

And then came my dad's birthday with my brother, his wife, and my mom's notorious singing. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.

07:52

Speaker A

Happy birthday, sweetheart. Thank you. Thank you, [laughter] Kate. Didn't Grandma do a good job singing?

07:57

Speaker A

Yeah. Yeah. Make a wish. Okay. All right. Who wants Katie? I do. Oh my God.

08:08

Speaker A

Are you okay? It hurts to—It's hurting to breathe. Do you want me to call Dr. Jones?

08:16

Speaker A

It's been two weeks. Mom, are you okay? If it hurts to breathe, you really should get to the ER.

08:22

Speaker A

Why don't you take Kate home and Bob can take her to the ER? I mean, they can be there all night.

08:27

Speaker A

Are you sure? Yeah. Yes. I mean, it's after 9 by the time they see her.

08:31

Speaker A

I don't want to go to school. I want to stay with Mom. I'm sorry, Kate. It's late.

08:37

Speaker A

Kate, Grandma's right. You have school tomorrow and Mom will be okay. Okay. It's okay, Katy Bear. I love you.

08:50

Speaker A

Okay, bud. Let's go. You go. Thanks, Dad. Yeah. Thanks. Sweetheart, call me later. Thank you.

09:07

Speaker A

Maybe he just wanted to let you know that they found something at the ER.

09:11

Speaker A

Yeah, that's probably nothing too serious. What else did he say? Nothing much. He just asked that we both come in this afternoon.

09:21

Speaker A

Why won't he tell you that on the phone? I don't know. He was busy. Um, one thing he just said was to make sure that you come with me.

09:30

Speaker A

Okay. Okay. Erica, Dr. Jones is ready to see you. Good afternoon. How are you guys doing?

10:01

Speaker A

Pain was bad enough to go to the ER, but they said it's just pneumonia.

10:06

Speaker A

I spoke to the radiologist. What's going on, doc? It's not back surgery, is it?

10:13

Speaker A

I'm sorry to say it's stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer and unfortunately spread to your bones.

10:25

Speaker A

So, what does this mean? It means I'm a goner. Not necessarily. Dr. Corsy is a top-notch oncologist.

10:35

Speaker A

We've got you in to see him the first available appointment. Are we sure the test is accurate?

10:45

Speaker A

It's been read by two radiologists, but you guys are more than welcome to get a third opinion.

10:52

Speaker A

What are my options, Dr. Jones? I'm not an oncologist, but I do know an aggressive cancer [music] needs to be treated aggressively.

11:01

Speaker A

Now, more than likely, they're going to want to terminate the pregnancy and have you guys follow up with chemo and radiation.

11:09

Speaker A

Call Mom and Dad. I'd speak to Dr. Corsy first, see what kind of treatment or plans that he has for you. Okay.

11:20

Speaker A

Okay, I'll wait. You guys hang in there. Sorry. You're going to get a second opinion, right?

11:35

Speaker A

Of course. [snorts] Can't leave him without a fight. Don't talk like that, Erica. Please.

11:41

Speaker A

What if the diagnosis is right? Then we beat this thing together, just like mine.

11:49

Speaker A

Hey guys, come on in. [snorts] Resi, listen to me. First, we pray. Then, we fight this thing with everything that we've got.

12:08

Speaker A

You don't have to smile. Let's pray. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

12:25

Speaker A

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Can't be like Kate, still asleep.

12:42

Speaker A

Oh, and thank you for what? Breakfast. Oh, I wasn't going to let a little cancer stop me from my wifely duties.

12:54

Speaker A

I didn't hear you get up. I haven't slept yet. Do we need to ground you like your dad?

13:03

Speaker A

I know. I know. But you aren't my dad. [laughter] No. Um, I was doing some research about inflammatory breast cancer and I saw a bunch of abortion videos. Josh. Josh, they were—they were awful.

13:25

Speaker A

Why do you watch stuff like that? Because this is my reality. I mean, the first opinion, it's just echoing the second opinion, and I'm not getting a third opinion.

13:35

Speaker A

The second radiologist was a jerk. All right. Well, that might be, but that doesn't take away his degrees or his knowledge.

13:46

Speaker A

Whatever you decide to do, I'm on board. Thank you. I needed to [music] hear that maybe once a day.

14:03

Speaker A

There was this, um, there was this movie I watched though called Unplanned and it's about this woman named [music] Abby Johnson. It was—it was amazing.

14:15

Speaker A

So Abby used to work at Planned [music] Parenthood and I guess she had some sort of awakening and now she's some pro-life activist.

14:30

Speaker A

You only care [music] about you, what you want to do. Good morning. Good morning.

15:16

Speaker A

I just thought I'd stop by [music] and see if you made a decision yet. Please don't pressure us right now.

15:22

Speaker A

I've already told you. [music] We haven't decided yet. Just promise me you won't sacrifice your life for [music] a baby. I don't know.

15:30

Speaker A

But I do know this baby, Mom. And you may not have a choice, [music] but I do.

15:38

Speaker A

I also [music] wanted to ask if you could come to our church on Sunday. They put you on the prayer list.

15:45

Speaker A

It would mean the [music] world to me. Can we think about it, Mom? We just want to pray together. [music] Hello. This is—she fell off a [music] ladder.

16:02

Speaker A

Is he okay? I got to go. What happened? What happened? MOM. MOM, IS DAD OKAY?

16:14

Speaker A

I'm Dr. Sardelli and I had an opportunity to review your MRI and it shows two sm—

16:23

Speaker A

Do I have to be off work? Do you work on ladders? Yeah, goes with the job.

16:30

Speaker A

Yeah, well, you'll be off work at least a month then and I'll make sure to get you an off work note. I'll also get you a prescription for physical therapy.

16:38

Speaker A

You'll have to call and follow up in two weeks. Thank you, doctor. D, I don't know what I'm going to do.

16:46

Speaker A

I've never been off working, gosh, in my whole life. Jeez. Don't even think about it. You can barely stand.

16:57

Speaker A

Give me my jacket. You stay put. They're getting the paperwork. I'll pull the car around.

17:10

Speaker A

Jeez. Dad, where's mom? She stayed home. She's not feeling well. I know she set this all up, but Well, it is what it is. I'm here for the both of us.

17:33

Speaker A

Oh, okay. Hey, Kate. So, See, as Paul said, he learned to be content in any situation.

18:16

Speaker A

He'd offered everything up in prayer and supplication. These are the names of his son of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family, Reuben, Simon, Levi, and Judah.

18:38

Speaker A

What's going on? [sighs] Everywhere we went today, I was looking around and just asking God, why me?

18:56

Speaker A

Even church? Why can't these people who've already lived their lives, why can't they get cancer?

19:07

Speaker A

Why me? And I can't turn it off. Oh my god. And the old lady in the front row with the hat.

19:27

Speaker A

I'm horrible. You're human and it's probably perfectly normal to feel that way. Mom, I feel the same way, too.

19:49

Speaker A

Hey, is this Erica? Yeah, this is Oh, hey, this is Abby. How are you doing?

19:57

Speaker A

I'm okay, Abby. Thank you so much. Do you know where Kate's jersey is? Josh, I don't know. Maybe check the laundry.

20:07

Speaker A

I'm on the phone. With who? Abby Johnson. Hey, Abby. Thank you so much for calling.

20:18

Speaker A

Yeah, of course. It sounds like you've got a lot of serious stuff going on.

20:24

Speaker A

Yeah, the doctors say that if I keep the baby, they can't treat the cancer as aggressively and then we can both die.

20:33

Speaker A

They're suggesting that I abort. Do you mind if I ask how's your faith journey right now?

20:40

Speaker A

Not at all. Um, we both believe and trust in God tremendously and I really want to keep this baby, but what if we both die in the process?

20:53

Speaker A

That's scary. Do you have any other children? Yeah, he's he's 7 years old. Honestly, the thought of leaving him and my husband with a mother and a wife just has me petrified.

21:13

Speaker A

Are there other [music] treatments that they can try if you do decide to keep your baby? Yeah, but the treatments aren't going to be as aggressive and they're really not giving us much hope.

21:24

Speaker A

That's why the doctors are suggesting that we abort. Well, what does your husband think?

21:31

Speaker A

He'll support me no matter what. I don't want to have the abortion. I I can't take an innocent life.

21:50

Speaker A

You know, [music] Erica, I I can't tell you what to do, but I can tell that you're a woman of strong faith, [music] and that you love your children, including the child in your womb.

22:06

Speaker A

And I'm not an expert at many things, [music] probably nothing. But I do know the love of motherhood. And motherhood is tough because it requires us [music] to do hard things. God calls us to do really hard things.

22:28

Speaker A

And I don't know, Erica, maybe God is calling [music] you to do the hardest thing and make the hardest decision that you'll ever have to make in your life.

22:42

Speaker A

I just I already love this baby so much. Well, of course you do. And [music] no matter what, this baby will always be a part of you and and a part of you will always [music] be in this baby.

22:59

Speaker A

Can we pray together? I'd like that. Lorine, dear God, I just I ask that you be with Erica right now and [music] her family. And I think um think I'm going to go for a drive.

23:22

Speaker A

So, do you want do you want some company? No, I just want some time alone.

23:32

Speaker A

Okay. [music] Come on. Hey. Grandma. Oh, honey. Another nightmare. Yes. Do you have nightmares? [music] Of course I do.

25:08

Speaker A

What do you do? Remember? Remember you were nightmares? Oh, no. Silly. I just remembered that God loves and protects me no matter what.

25:19

Speaker A

I You sure you're not sick anymore, Grandma? The Saturday morning ritual, remember breakfast followed by the visit to the chapel. How could I forget? Resi, you forget a lot of things. I don't know.

26:14

Speaker A

I even bet you don't remember where our favorite spot used to be. Come on, think about it. Got on one.

26:20

Speaker A

[laughter] I'm so glad we got to do this. Me, too. I remember the [music] first time I took you here. You were so tiny.

26:35

Speaker A

You couldn't even see over the pews. You remember that? Yeah. [music] That was cute. And here you are going off to college.

26:45

Speaker A

Dad, my little girl. Dad, stop being such a drama king. Okay. Okay. 40 [music] miles down the road. Not Honolulu.

27:00

Speaker A

You can do this whenever you want. Thanks. Well, good afternoon. I'm Dr. Corsy. Pleasure to meet you, Erica. And uh Josh, or is it uh Joshua?

27:41

Speaker A

Oh, Josh. Hubby Pants. Hobby Pants. Thank you for the unexpected chuckle, Erica. [laughter] Certainly. Now, give it to us straight, Doc. What are my options?

27:56

Speaker A

Well, first I'd like to say how sorry I'm that you have to go through this.

27:59

Speaker A

Thank you. Thank you. Um, after looking at your scans, I'd like to refer you to Children's where we can treat the cancer with chemo and radiation.

28:09

Speaker A

Now, due to the aggressive nature of this cancer, we'll have to terminate your pregnancy until we start treatment.

28:17

Speaker A

Termination's [music] not an option. You understand? I've made my choice. You look, I I [music] understand, Erica, but I would not be a good doctor if I didn't tell you that termination is [music] the best option. Um, neither of your odds of

28:34

Speaker A

survival are very good at all. In fact, the cancer will feed [music] off the pregnancy hormones.

28:40

Speaker A

Look, God's going to wrap his arms [music] around this baby. It'll be just fine.

28:48

Speaker A

Do you understand [music] what you're risking here? I do and I wouldn't change it. I'm at stage 4.

28:55

Speaker A

Exactly. That's why I'm trying to advise you that this might be the wrong [music] decision.

29:00

Speaker A

Maybe for some people, but Dr. Corsy, not me. Okay. Okay. We should start treatment as soon as possible. You'll hold off in the radiation. chemo can work on its own, but they do work better together.

29:15

Speaker A

Um, okay. Is there any way that we can wait till after Christmas? I think that would be fine.

29:24

Speaker A

All right. It's a pleasure to meet you, Erica, and uh, hubby pants. Merry Christmas. [laughter] Merry Christmas.

29:39

Speaker A

Oh, look at this. Wow. How are you? They're having boys. They sure are. Having a good time, man. [laughter] Hey, someone's here. Who could this be?

29:55

Speaker A

[bell] It's Santa. HO HO HO. MERRY CHRISTMAS. Come in. Ho ho ho, young lady.

30:06

Speaker A

Ho ho ho, Santa. [laughter] This gift is for you, Mom. for me. For you?

30:12

Speaker A

Okay. Here, I'll take the box here. Mom, squeeze the belly. Yo yo, congratulations. You're going to have a granddaughter named Elanar Giana.

30:31

Speaker A

[sighs] Nice. Oh, you guys. I love you. But I wish you weren't going through this.

30:48

Speaker A

I know. But I'll be okay. You better be. Are you good? Yeah. Let's see what we have here.

31:05

Speaker A

This is for you, my dear. Thank you. Pick a color. Any color. Blue. Third from the top. Good choice.

31:16

Speaker A

Thank you. Did you do that? I did. Wow. [laughter] Hi, I'm Julie. I'll be your nurse.

31:29

Speaker A

Erica. This is my cousin Sher. Hi. Hi. It always warms my heart to see family support.

31:36

Speaker A

No, I'm very lucky. Um, actually, could you do me a favor? Would you just mind giving us a second so we could pray?

31:44

Speaker A

Absolutely. I'll give you five. Perfect. Thank you. May I? Yeah, please. Dear Lord, I thank you so much for Erica and this precious little child. I pray for peace for Erica's heart [music] and quick healing.

32:01

Speaker A

It's in your name we pray. Amen. Amen. Amen. Now, this might feel a bit warm going in. Okay.

32:09

Speaker A

All right. And you call me whenever you need me. All right. Awesome. Thank you.

32:13

Speaker A

You're welcome. Chocolate covered strawberries. Hey. [laughter] Yo yo, thank you so much. Seriously, thank you. This is just Bob, lunch is ready.

32:56

Speaker A

Bob, you want to eat in here? No. Um, I'm not hungry. [laughter] Since when?

33:13

Speaker A

What's wrong? I just feel so useless because I'm not working. And on top of all that, I've turned into a full-time babysitter.

33:29

Speaker A

Well, you just need to get over that. You know how many fathers would jump at the chance to help their daughters the way you're helping Erica?

33:36

Speaker A

Do you know how many can't afford it? Give me a break. You just don't get it, do you?

33:43

Speaker A

I do get it. You're a workaholic and you can't stand that you have to spend your time helping Erica instead of working to be underappreciated.

33:53

Speaker A

At least I'd feel more productive than watching our daughter die. Hey, Erica. How you doing?

34:24

Speaker A

I'm a little sore, but I'm okay. It's good to see you. Hey. Hey, Kay. What's up, buddy? Good.

34:32

Speaker A

You have any new video games we can check out? Yeah, the computer in the other room.

34:35

Speaker A

All right, let's go get them. What is that? Smells great. It's my essential oils diffuser. They say it's supposed to help with the cancer.

34:52

Speaker A

So, what your doctor say? Our chances are pretty slim. And by slim, we mean to say that they told us we had a 1 to 2% chance of conceiving a baby.

35:11

Speaker A

Dr. Schmar, doctors don't know everything. And besides, it's not up to them. It's up to God.

35:20

Speaker A

Thank you for that. I have something to give you both. [snorts] You always keep such a beautiful home.

35:47

Speaker A

Thank you, pastor. How are you doing? Really trying to hang in there. Well, hopefully this will help.

36:00

Speaker A

The ladies made a care calendar for babysitting, cleaning, and meal prep. I just need you to accept the help.

36:14

Speaker A

I'll take that as a yes. I've got to get going. But can we pray first?

36:22

Speaker A

I thought you'd never ask. Dear Lord our father, please keep Erica and Josh in your sight and under your protection.

36:39

Speaker A

In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. They say every cloud has a silver lining. And then just six weeks later.

36:59

Speaker A

Hey guys, are you pregnant? [laughter] Is that triplets? Yes, indeed. Oh my gosh. W That's awesome.

37:12

Speaker A

Congratulations. That's amazing. Thank you. I want to be an Insta dad. I'm so excited for you, both of you.

37:20

Speaker A

This is awesome. [laughter] Thank you. [laughter] You were right. He is in charge. Erica, how you feeling?

37:40

Speaker A

[gasps] a little bit of pain, but honestly, you guys, you made my day. This is so awesome. Congratulations, both of you.

37:48

Speaker A

Thank you. Okay, Jamie, you're all set. We'll see you next time. Thanks, Dan. No problem.

38:13

Speaker A

Sorry. Oh, you don't you don't have to do that. I heard your story last time I was here and I couldn't stop thinking about you.

38:26

Speaker A

The beads on this bracelet are a momento from my Europe trip I took a few years ago after I went into remission.

38:39

Speaker A

It's beautiful. Erica Genie, nice to meet you, too. Yeah, I know what you're going through.

38:50

Speaker A

It's my third time. A tissue. You girls are 10 times stronger than I would be.

39:00

Speaker A

You'd think that now, but you'd be surprised how much fight you really have, especially if God's in your corner.

39:10

Speaker A

Thank you so much. God bless. She was so nice. Yeah. [laughter] [clears throat] Yeah. My wife had chemo yesterday.

39:28

Speaker A

She's been throwing up for the last four hours. I couldn't believe I lost my ring.

39:40

Speaker A

Hey, Erica. Hey, doctor. I ran into Dr. Corsy and he has something he needs to tell you.

39:47

Speaker A

Erica, I think it's time that we admit you until you deliver. But that's not for another two months. You said that this was just dehydration.

39:54

Speaker A

I I know. But uh the calcium levels in your blood have have increased and that means that the cancer is moving rapidly into your bones causing your pain. So what I would [music] like to do is do blood transfusion before your next chemo

40:06

Speaker A

treatment to see if that helps. And then you're going to need to be monitored.

40:10

Speaker A

But we can't do that. I need to see [music] Katie Josh. It it won't be a problem. You can have me here every day. We have a large private room for [music] you in maternity award.

40:22

Speaker A

Thank you. You're welcome. Thank you. Thanks, Doc. You're welcome. We'll figure it out. We'll make [music] it.

40:27

Speaker A

It's all going to work out. I can't do this. You get to see him every day.

40:36

Speaker A

So, the girls from church are going to get Kate to school every morning that dad's going to therapy. Dad, if you could please pick Kate up from school and bring him here every time that he doesn't have practice.

40:47

Speaker A

Sure, not a problem. Thank you. I know how much you want to get back to work.

40:51

Speaker A

Oh, I can't wait. But you're more important. Whatever the case, Dad, I still love spending time with you. Now, uh, if we could get some pictures of Kate and us, as many as we can get our hands on at

41:10

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least, I'd really appreciate it if you guys brought those in. If I'm going to be here for the next two months, I'd really like this place to feel a little more homey.

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Mom and I just want to let you know how proud we are of you.

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Thanks, Dad. Oh, I need a notebook. The gift shop will have a notebook. I'll get it.

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Thanks, Mom. I was just trying to be strong for everyone. Here he is. Just as promised.

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Katy Bear. Good to see you. Good to see you. Mom, how have you been?

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I've been good. How have you been, Katy Bear? Good. Are you okay, Mom? Yeah, I just miss you. So, I miss you, too. When When are you going to be able to come home? Um, you know, um, God needs me to stay here right now

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just to be able to protect your little sister. You know that, right? Okay. And when God's done and your sister's here, then she'll be able to come home and you can protect her. Okay.

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Okay. [laughter] Oh, hey, Dad. Gosh, it's cold. Yeah, it is cold in here. I'm cold too.

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Are you sure you would don't [music] want to change your mind? I can't stand watching you go through this. Mom, you beat cancer. Grandma [music] beat cancer. And so did me.

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That's a horrible hereditary track record. Yes. Yes. But I beat it [music] with surgery, radiation, and chemo. Remember?

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Now, I talked to Dr. Corsy. How dare you? How could you do that? This is my baby.

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I don't want to lose you. I don't know what I'll do. You're still trying to run my life. I'm not trying to run anything.

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You know, this is this is just like you. You were the same way when [music] I was getting married at the Baptist church.

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Erica, please leave. Mom. Erica, please leave. I don't want to talk about this. Erica, just go.

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Hey, what's wrong? I don't want to talk about it. Why? I [music] suggested Erica reconsider having this baby.

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You said what? I suggested Erica abort and get the radiation. Diane, we've got to support her.

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I know, but this is killing me watching this. Come here. We're not watching this. That's just But you have to stop and think how Erica feels.

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I can't. I just don't understand how and why she's doing this. Remember, she's fighting for her daughter's life, too. Just like you, babe. Just like you.

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Dear Lord, help us. So, uh, how are you doing? This thing has taken a terrible turn.

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I need more than scripture, pastor. I I keep praying and it just seems useless.

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I mean, the possibility that she might not make it, the bills, taking care of two kids.

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I I don't know if I can do it. Look, Josh, I'm here for all the spiritual needs you have, but I'm not a counselor.

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Have you thought about seeing one? Erica's been trying to get me to go to one and and they think it's ridiculous.

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He's sitting around spilling my guts to a total stranger that I'm paying You're in the worst crisis of my life.

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Please think about it. She's excellent. She's also a parishioner. I think she can help.

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[laughter] [gasps] Uh, I just want you to know how much I love and miss you, Katie Bear.

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Sleep. Okay. No, this sucks. You need to ask [music] the doctor for something. I know. When I saw him earlier, I just I forgot.

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I can't always be there for you. I can't. Um, Resi, how was breakfast? Once you've had one hospital with scrambled eggs, you've had them all.

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What' they taste like? Um, sulfur, cardboard, and loneliness. Yes. Nailed it. Morning, folks. The name's Ernie. I'm your housekeep. So, if y'all need anything, [music] and I mean anything at all please don't hesitate to call.

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Me, too. My man. Well, thank you, Ernie. All right. Well, he's quite entertaining. [laughter] I like him.

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Excuse me, ma'am. Call me Diane, please. Miss Diane, please don't worry about that room. I'll take extra special care of it and her.

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Thank you, Ernie. Thank you. Mhm. I knew then how much mom and I really needed each other.

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Voila. Okay, now [music] that's impressive. Come on. Thank you. Oh, thank you. But that's way too pretty to get dirty.

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Oh, nonsense. There's plenty more where that came from. Can I get you [music] anything else?

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Maybe. Don't be shy now. Do you think you can make me a Katy Bear towel like that?

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I can certainly try. Really? No, no problem. Would you like any water or anything?

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No, no, just that that'd be awesome. All right, call if you need anything. Dear God, I know you've got this, but I'm not real [music] sure I do. Please give me the strength to endure. Amen.

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[music] What a beautiful day. 85° today. Can you believe that? Oh, it's so nice out.

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How'd you sleep? Josh, I'm so uncomfortable. I just want to go home. Can you take me home, please?

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Please don't make this harder on me than it already is. You know, I hate to see you like this in a place like this.

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Maybe I'm making the wrong decision. You made your choice and I'm on board. I told you I was going to [music] need to hear that again. Sorry. It's a moment of my weakness, but I know I'm making the right decision 100%.

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You don't have a weak bone in your [music] body. Imagine what I could accomplish with just an [music] ounce of your strength.

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Keeping the kitchen clean. Heading a break, ladies. Y'all need anything? Speak now or forever hold your pee.

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Clever, Ernie. Very clever. Don't look so surprised. I'm a man of many talents, my wit being one of them.

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Well, speaking of your talents, our girl in 502 loves your animal folding skills with the napkins. She talks about those every day.

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Thanks. I needed that today. Y'all ladies have a good one. You, too. I'm sorry. I had a busy day at work.

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Why didn't you answer my calls? Can you ever forgive me? Hello to you, too.

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I just can't let you do this without speaking my peace. That's all. Why do you always have to try to undermine me? Mom, I'm a grown woman and I make my own decision. Because every [music] time I look at you, I

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I can't help it. No matter how hard I try, I still see my little girl.

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The one who needed me to speak for her. But you didn't [music] need me.

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You never needed me. That's the truth. always so independent and strong and comforting. I remember what you told me when I was diagnosed.

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God's got [music] this and I wish I could feel the same, but I just can't.

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This is killing me, Erica. Mom, I always [music] need you. But this is my baby, and that's what matters.

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She'll be fine. But what about you? Okay. Guess we'll just agree to disagree [music] then.

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[snorts] I love you. So, what did you do today? Usual. Went backpacking through Europe and going to Belgium and Germany. Made a stop in Switzerland.

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Good places for chocolate. The best of chocolates. Got to read my Bible. Didn't go great with [clears throat] the Bible.

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Sweet and all. I would really enjoy some chocolate. I want more chocolate for you.

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Heavenly Father, we ask that you touch and heal Erica. And we pray in our loving savior's name, [music] Jesus Christ. Amen. Amen.

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All right. Good day. Thank you. How's it going? All right. So, uh, it's not perfect, but I tried.

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I borrowed your son's picture. I hope you don't mind. Oh my gosh. Oh, wow. Ernie, this is I couldn't have asked for anything more perfect than this. Thank you.

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So, I did good. Thank you. This is awesome. You did better than good. This is fantastic.

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You're welcome. Ready for your last treatment? Oh, hey Ernie. How are you? All right. Yourself?

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That's amazing. Wow. Who did that? The fantastic and talented Ernie. Stop it. It was nothing really.

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Ernie, this is incredible. You're so talented. Thank you. Wow. Y'all have a good one.

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He's the sweetest. Mhm. Well, cool. Well, should I go get the nurse? Take me to her. Do you think we can bring Katie back?

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I think you can do whatever you want. I love this. It's amazing. I love this.

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Erica, what a happy day. That rhymes. You just noticed. You good? Mhm. You just finished your last treatment.

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[music] Can you tell the live studio audience how do you plan on celebrating? Well, Sher, [music] I plan on going shopping.

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Shopping where? I'll take gift shop behind door number two. Done. Oh, I guess I have to ask the mean one first, don't I?

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Thank you. Bottoms up. [laughter] Do you think she heard me? 100%. [laughter] No. Oh, sure. Look at this angel. A Let's keep looking, though. I know you'll find something else. We just got here.

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All right. Oh, what do we have here, Sher? Look at it. The bracelet. Yeah. Do you want to try it on? Hi, Miss. Can we try on the bracelet in the front?

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Thank you. Wow, I love it. This is so cool. Looks really good on you.

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Ow. Ow. What is that? Get out of the way. I need to take care of her.

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What's happening to her? Oh, it's my leg. It's the deep breath. You're going to be right.

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You're going to be okay. If I had to guess, would be [music] [music] well, my femur fractured yesterday from the cancer so I'm bedridden until my C-section.

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Oh my gosh. I I can't even imagine how painful that was. What can I do?

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Can you pray with me? I'm feeling so weak and I'm scared. So is Josh.

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Yeah. I mean, of course. Let's Let's pray right now. But first, Erica, I just want you to know you you may feel weak right now, but your soul is so strong. I mean, that's that's what I think of when

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I think of you. I I think of [music] strength, of faith, of courage. That's what we all see.

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My faith strengthened cause of [music] I love it. Me too. I can't believe I've fractured my leg. I didn't even do anything. Just look at all that your body's been through.

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My treatment was child's play compared to yours, and I barely survived it. You made survival look good.

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Mom, are you okay? Yeah, [sighs] I'm okay. I just hurt my leg is all a little bit of pain, but I'm fine.

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Mom, I want to stay here with you. I know, but listen here, little Katy Bear.

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You have to go to school and practice and everything. But I don't care. I want to stay here with you.

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If you want to help, you can help by going to school and help your dad at home. Come here, kid.

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Thank you. Any requests? I could use a pickme up. I know just the one.

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[music] [music] [music] Why do you build me up, build me [singing] up, butter, baby, just to let me down, let me down and mess me around. [music] And then worst of all, [singing] worst of all, you never call, baby, when you say you

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will. But I love [music] you still. I need you. I need you. More than anyone, [singing] darling. You know [music] that I have from the start.

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So build me up. Butter [singing] don't break. Unprofessional. It's too loud. Seriously, Ernie. ONE MORE TIME.

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YEAH. [music] Build me up, dear Lord. Okay. You tell me not to worry and to give it all to you.

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So, here's my list. First, help me place my total trust, at least in you, through prayer and supplication.

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Hey, haircut. [sighs] Do you need something? Yeah. I need you to go home and get some real rest.

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Okay, I'll go. Please call me if you need anything. Okay. Dear Lord, please help Josh talk about his feelings.

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I just need a little direction here, a little [clears throat] help navigating all this.

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Can you explain a little? I don't even know where to start. I got a terminally ill wife, a six-year-old at home, new baby on the way, not to mention all the medical bills that are coming in.

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I'm very sorry. I can help you with the personal issues. and our financial adviserss can help with the bills.

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So, what's next? Yeah, I'm a little new to all this. Well, you can start by telling me your name.

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Sorry, it's Josh. Susan, how are you feeling? You know, my only regret is I wasn't more devoted sooner.

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What do you mean? I mean, this cancer, it's it's brought me closer to God.

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They say tough times definitely strengthen our faith. And while we're opening up, do you mind if I share something with you?

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Of course. I uh I feel completely overwhelmed going from zero to three kids overnight.

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Um I haven't even made it as a musician yet. I just I feel so unprepared.

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There, I said it. Well, congratulations, little bro. It's the same way I felt with Cade.

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What? Really? What did you do? Well, some things you learn as you go. And besides, God will never give you more than you can handle.

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Well, I certainly feel as though he's given us a lot more than we thought we could ever handle. Uh, guess I just hope I'm a good dad.

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You will be. How do you know? I don't, but God does. Can I play a song for you?

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Can you play my favorite on your album? [music] [music] [music] Hey, Shar. I really appreciate you doing this for us. Well, you really have to thank my cousin Melissa. It was all her doing.

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Well, do me a favor and thank her when you get a chance. Let her know I'll be in to get a haircut soon.

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[laughter] You're welcome, Erica. Well, maybe not for a while. Thank you all so much for coming. Here's the family to say a few words.

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Well, first of all, thank you so much, Melissa, for coordinating this whole day. It's been absolutely wonderful. Get get over here. On behalf of the whole entire family and especially Erica and and Josh, I just want to say thank you.

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We all feel so incredibly loved and supported. And I have some really exciting news. We raised $41,000.

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[cheering] We couldn't have done it without you guys. Thank you so much. I don't know what else I could possibly say that hasn't been said already. I just want to reiterate thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I mean, that's just so

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wonderful and we couldn't have done it without you. So, thank you. Thank you so much. It means so much to to us, to Erica, and to our family.

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[applause] How's it going this week? Okay. talked to Erica about our financial concerns and Sher and her cousin Melissa raised 40k in one day.

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You know, I saw that on the news. That is truly amazing. He said we needed to attribute that to God.

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That's a good thing. What about you? What are your thoughts on that statement? I believe in God. I have faith.

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I just don't understand the trials he puts some people through. You know how do you mean?

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I mean how some people are dealt all the crap in the world to deal with while other people just stroll [music] through life.

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Nobody strolls through life. Remember we talked about that. They just don't talk about it. Which reminds me, last time we talked, [music] you started telling me about your childhood.

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What do you want me to say? My mom has a [music] drinking problem. My dad abandoned me when I was young.

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I learned to deal with it. Did you? This is Dr. Jones, Dr. Pi. They're going to be assisting me. Um, we're here to discuss Erica's course for delivery.

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Now, we've never had a case quite like Erica's before. I can't believe how big you're getting.

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Mom, I have a question. What's up, Katy Bear? I was wondering if I could homeschool so I could spend more time with you.

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Kate, I would love that. I really would, but I'm just I'm too sick right now.

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Patient has stage four inflammatory breast cancer. She's one week away from delivery. Uh her cancer's progressed into her scapula, shoulders, ribs, hips, and spine. [music] However, we cannot promise you that she'll survive delivery. But mom, I could come here

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before dad's work. You are so sweet, and I love you so much, but we got to wait until your sister and I come home.

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And what about Erica's request for skin-to-skin contact? I'll take care of that [music] myself.

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There'll be a pediatric and adult code team on standby just in case there's an emergency.

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Is there anything else we can do? Have you uh filled out the advanced directives?

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Yes, we have. Are you nervous, mama? I have done [music] everything that I could to get to this point. Rest is up to God. I'm proud of you and I [music] can't wait for you to deliver so you can get the radiation.

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[snorts] Me too, Mom. Me too. [music] You are going to get healed and make the Gloria Gemma cancer walk with me.

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That's definitely the way to look at it. Little bird told me God's got this.

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I'll see you later. Get some rest. I love you. I love you too Mom.

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you okay? Yeah. Um, could you do me a favor? Yeah. Dad, could you say a prayer for us?

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Yeah. Let's hold hands. Dear God, we ask that you cover us with your love, strengthen our hearts, and we pray that you protect our hearts and strengthen us. strengthened Erica through this delivery process.

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And we pray, oh God, that you deliver us from the situation that we're in to the best way that you know how in Jesus name.

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Amen. Good morning everyone. Hi. Are you ready hun? Yo yo, let's do this. I was already nervous [music] coming in, but you guys are y'all have that same sad sad look on your faces.

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You planned this, didn't you? I know this is [music] a serious situation, but you guys don't have to be so serious. Duly noted. You're going to do great. [music] She's going to be fine.

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I ended [music] up in the ICU with Josh by my side and the rest of them in the NICU here.

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The C-section took a heavy toll on her body. She's having a late awakening, but we're doing everything we can and she's on the way to ICU.

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Can I see her? Yeah, it's going to be some time before she comes out of this.

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So, can we see her? I mean, she's going to be okay, right? Well, only Only time will tell. But Josh, you can go to the ICU, but the rest of you just have to wait.

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Anybody hungry? I don't think anybody's eaten yet. You guys go. I'll wait for Josh and Erica.

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Can we bring you anything? Just a coffee. Okay, let's go. Right. Excuse me. You're here for Ella, right?

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Yes. I'm her grandmother. [music] [bell] Hi. How are you? I was so thankful. God planned for mom to be the first one to hold Ella.

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Would you like to hold her? Yes, I think so. Yes. Careful. [laughter] I know mom's in ICU right now, but what are your plans?

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Not sure. I need Erica. [music] You can stay here tonight. I I don't know.

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You don't have to decide right now. Just enjoy your grandbaby. She's beautiful. She really is.

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Take my baby. How [music] do you expect me to love this child? Hey Josh.

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How do you feel? Okay. How's Emma? Beautiful. Healthy. I can't wait to see her.

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Told you she is beautiful. Remember any of it? No. But I had the most beautiful dream.

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Morning. How are my two divas doing? We're fantastic. She's perfect. What's her name? Elanor Giana. Ella for short.

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Hey, Ella. Meet Ernie. Man of many talents. You're too kind. Now I get to take care of both of you. Y'all need anything?

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Thank you. All right, y'all. Have a good one. Thank you. Hey, Ernie. Hello. How's everyone feeling?

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Relieved. [laughter] Good. Have a seat. Oh, well, thank you. You're always standing. Yeah. Um, wow. Someone knows how to make an entrance.

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My god, Erica. She is beautiful. [music] You did the right thing. Thank you. It wasn't easy, but the [music] right things never are.

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Would you mind um getting a picture with you? Oh, of course. Sure. Mom, can you? Sure.

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Do you want Ella? Oh, of course. Yo yo. All right, next steps. I want to get uh scan your bones. Going to do a blood counts first thing tomorrow morning. Okay. Okay.

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All right. Enjoy the rest of the day. Hey, doc. Thank you. Thank you so very much. Yeah.

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Thank you. Anywhere you like. Okay. So, after the C-section, they sent her to the ICU.

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She's doing good now, though. How's Ella? Beautiful. She's just beautiful. You have a daughter by the grace of God.

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Yeah. So, what's next for [music] Erica? Well, that's where it gets complicated. We don't know when they can do the radiation yet.

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Will we know about the radiation? Tomorrow and the next day. Okay. What about Cade? How is he with all this?

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He's happy to be a brother, but he's worried about his mom. He keeps asking when they're going to come home.

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Speaker A

I can see that from a seven-year-old. He's curious. We talked about this. Take it day by day right?

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But what if the worst thing happens? If it happens, deal with it when it happens.

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Right. I'm so glad she's here. Me, too. You have no idea how scared I was.

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Thank you for everything, taking care of the family, going to therapy. Just thank you for everything that you do.

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Well, we couldn't have done it without your parents. I know. But I'm still very proud of everything that you've done. How's therapy?

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Was good. You like Susan? She's nice. It's good. Good morning. How you doing? Good. All things considered.

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What do you mean? I mean, I'm good. I'm just worried about my mom. Why?

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Look, after everything that we've been going through, after all of this, if I don't make it, I really worry that she's going to blame God.

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Can you blame her? How could you really even say that? You don't even believe God exists.

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My apologies. It's It's really none of my business. Ernie, wait. Please look. I'm sorry.

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I have I really don't know what you have against God. But every time I bring him up, you know, you just walk away or you go clean something like what what's with that?

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What is this? I'm not a believer. Why? Why? Just give me something. Help me to understand.

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You promise not to try and change my mind after. It's not my intention. 15 years ago, my little brother Lamont was a allstar basketball [music] player. He held the record for most points scored in a single game at

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Central. He had all the top scouts [music] after him. He even had a full ride scholarship before graduating.

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He was about to [music] live his dreams. He was on his way. That's awesome.

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I thought so. I mean, we thought [music] so. I prayed for his success every day, you know, thinking that [music] putting my faith in a supreme being would be the right thing to do.

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Yeah, I could see that. Two months later, in the middle of a [music] game, Lamont hit a three-pointer. Boom.

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Running [music] up the court to play defense. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, he just [music] collapsed.

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Coaches and staff went over and before you know it, the paramedics come to rush him to the hospital.

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You think God made that happen? God doesn't [music] make bad things happen. God helps us through the bad things.

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Lamont didn't move [music] an inch as they put him on the stretcher. Paramedics told me that they pronounced him dead before they even reached the hospital.

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He had a brain aneurysm. [music] My little brother went from full ride scholarship NBA hopeful to worm food just like that.

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What kind of God would let that happen? Look, I'm truly sorry about your brother. I really am.

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But God did not make that happen. Yeah. [snorts] He ain't do anything to stop it either.

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You're right. You're right. But I hope that you can just someday one day find peace with I have.

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Hey. Well, hello there, beautiful. How you doing, Erica? I'm in pain, but grateful for God. How are you?

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Oh, I'm good. I uh looked at the X-ray. I'm afraid we can't [music] do radiation because your bones are too brittle at this point. Um moving you would just [music] fracture more of them.

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So now, uh you have a decision to make. We can keep you comfortable, treat your pain, but this there's not much more we can do.

85:57

Speaker A

Well, like I said before, I said it before and I'll [music] say it again.

86:01

Speaker A

God's got this. Either way, we'll do what you recommend. You're the bravest person I've ever met.

86:10

Speaker A

I'm going to send hospice in. And uh remember what I said, as comfortable as you need to be.

86:18

Speaker A

I'm truly sorry for all of you. Diane, Dad, what does hospice mean? And is mom okay?

86:48

Speaker A

Dad, Dr. Corsy, can we please try the radiation? You said her organs were fine.

87:06

Speaker A

They are, however, her body is deteriorating around them. Her heart is strong, but she would go through unimaginable agony unnecessarily.

87:14

Speaker A

[music] I really think that comfort care is best course of action at this time. I'm I'm truly sorry.

87:23

Speaker A

No, God will heal her. I hope you're right. Can I play with you? Yes, please.

88:04

Speaker A

Aid, let's go, buddy. I don't want to go to school, Dad. What do you mean? They're going to school.

88:13

Speaker A

I asked mom if I could homeschool since so I could spend more time with her since we're losing her.

88:24

Speaker A

Who told you that we were losing her? I looked up what hospice means on the internet. It means that she's dying.

88:41

Speaker A

It's true. But we need to be strong for your mom for we're as a team.

88:54

Speaker A

You mean the both of us? Yeah. I can help them through this. Like like your soccer team.

89:02

Speaker A

We work together. Well, we'll ask God to just get through this. But mom promised you would come home.

89:12

Speaker A

I know. Good morning. You have some visitors. Y Happy Mother's Day. Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day. She just fell asleep.

89:30

Speaker A

Someone's in a good mood. Hi Ella. Oh, she's so tiny. She is. Hey, baby girl. Oh my gosh. These are these are beautiful.

89:48

Speaker A

Thank you guys so much. Thank you. This is awesome. Mary, would you mind? Yes, of course.

89:58

Speaker A

One more favor. Sure. Could you grab a picture of us? Oh, I'd love to. Thank you.

90:04

Speaker A

Okay. No, mom. Like, oh, is that right? Big smile. Get Baby Ella in there. I'll say baby Ella.

90:12

Speaker A

Baby Ella. That's [laughter] right. Thank you. You're welcome. Hey, Mom. Actually, both of you. While I've got you here, there's something that I wanted to do.

90:28

Speaker A

What's that? Well, I was really hoping that next weekend we could. [music] [laughter] It was something we planned later that summer, but we moved it up.

90:56

Speaker A

[music] I needed a new ring anyway. You look beautiful. I love you, Dad. Welcome everyone. You may be seated.

91:27

Speaker A

Dear Lord our father, we thank you for your presence among us. For all the friends and family who were able to join us today in support of Erica and Josh.

91:41

Speaker A

We dedicate this ceremony in your name and in your service. Amen. Amen. We are gathered here today for the renewal of Erica and Josh's wedding vows.

91:59

Speaker A

Even though this wasn't what they wanted, God has never left their side. Josh, do you have the ring?

92:10

Speaker A

Well, since you decided to lose the first one, I went and got you with this one.

92:16

Speaker A

Repeat after me. with this ring. Either you wet with this ring that you wet.

92:30

Speaker A

And Erica, do you have the ring? I didn't lose this one. Repeat after me. With this ring, I wet.

92:42

Speaker A

With this ring, I be wet. I now pronounce you man and wife. Josh, you may kiss your bride again.

92:58

Speaker A

[applause] Dear God, thank you for a beautiful day. The gift of renewing our vows, all the support from my parents and family, who I couldn't have done any of this without.

93:26

Speaker A

For my husband, Josh, and the love we've enjoyed from your grace. for her wonderful boy, Cade.

93:37

Speaker A

My Katy Bear, of course. Thank you for Ella, who you've protected in my womb.

94:06

Speaker A

Hey Erica. Hey, Abby. I just wanted to let you know I'm in hospice. What?

94:11

Speaker A

Yeah. I'm Erica. I'm I'm so sorry. Don't be. I I thought they were treating you right after delivery.

94:25

Speaker A

I I I got the picture of you and Ella and I know. Gosh, I'm so sorry. I haven't had the time to to call or or text Abby. It's okay. Honestly, if it wasn't for you, I I may not have come through

94:43

Speaker A

with it and just lost the baby, too. It's No, I I just gave you a little bit of direction. It was It was you. I mean, you're the one that made the decision.

94:54

Speaker A

You're the one that that did the hard part. It's so hard. I'm I'm so honored to know you, Erica, to know [music] someone with your determination and strength and faith.

95:14

Speaker A

You know, I will forever live my life in all of you. I'm so grateful for you.

95:26

Speaker A

And I asked Sharon to write everything down for us. I'm proud of you. Your therapy, everything.

95:41

Speaker A

I think it's really helping you. That's not the reason you wanted me to go.

95:46

Speaker A

No, but I knew it would help when we had to have this conversation. Never wanted to have it.

95:53

Speaker A

I know, but we have to. What happens when you find someone else? All I want is you.

96:08

Speaker A

I want to date again. Yeah, but I mean, what kind of life is that?

96:13

Speaker A

I want you to date. I want you to get married too. I'm I'm not going [music] to sit here and listen to my wife talking about me marrying someone else. What kind of man do you think I am?

96:27

Speaker A

Look, I appreciate that. I do. You're still very young. I don't expect you to be alone the rest of your life.

96:39

Speaker A

What are you going to do with your ring? I'll wear it on the other hand.

96:53

Speaker A

What if she doesn't like that? Well, guess she's not the one then. That's a good answer.

97:08

Speaker A

What about the kids? I want her to love them, too. I need you to protect them.

97:20

Speaker A

I always will. [snorts] Mom. Yes. Can you make me promise? What's that, honey? Promise me you you won't hate hate God after I'm gone for for what happened. Please, please, God.

98:51

Speaker A

I just don't understand why this is happening. It's It's okay. It's okay. It's okay, Mom.

99:03

Speaker A

God's God's got this. [crying] I know it does. I just wish there was [music] more that I could do.

99:14

Speaker A

You can't. You can pro promise me you and you'll thank God for for the cancer and my suffering.

99:33

Speaker A

I I was a lukewarm Christian. [snorts] This This brought me closer to God than ever before.

99:48

Speaker A

Please, please promise. [crying] Please please promise. [crying] Please promise. Please promise. promise. I made her promise that she wouldn't hate God no matter what.

101:01

Speaker A

She told me that's why I came back. Don't worry, Resi. I won't let her.

101:09

Speaker A

Thanks, Dad. I love you. I love you, too, Residui. Please stop. Hey Dad. Can you just stay with me a little bit longer?

101:22

Speaker A

I can stay as long as you want me to. I I've got nowhere to go.

101:29

Speaker A

Thanks, Dad. Oh dear God. Bob, are you okay? Yeah, I'm okay. I was uh just planning on leaving.

102:06

Speaker A

Oh, you can wait a little bit if you'd like. It's storming pretty bad out there.

102:19

Speaker A

[snorts] I I think I better go. Um, [gasps] it's getting late. [snorts] Thank you.

102:39

Speaker A

Thank you. Come in. She's been like this for two days. I know. Ryan, can you play us a song?

103:34

Speaker A

Amazing [singing] grace [music] how sweet [singing] the sound that saves saved [singing and music] a wretch like me.

104:12

Speaker A

I [singing] once was lost but now am [music] found. Was blind but now I see. [music] Come on, Erica.

104:37

Speaker A

This is your song. Come on, honey. Come on. Disgrace that brought [music] me safe [singing] thus far.

104:52

Speaker A

And [music] grace [singing] will lead me home. [music] Erica. Erica. [laughter] [laughter] [crying] Thank you.

106:21

Speaker A

[music] Oh, may I help you? Is the owner here? Uh, no, ma'am, but I'm the manager. May I ask what this is in regards to?

106:42

Speaker A

Well, I could tell you, but in private. Uh, certainly. Oo you beauty. Erica was in tremendous pain.

107:34

Speaker A

She never complained. Instead, she offered up her suffering to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

108:03

Speaker A

Now may she rest in peace in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

108:12

Speaker A

Till we see her again in paradise, we may go in peace. Amen. It's got to be something a day.

108:43

Speaker A

Yeah. But we'll get through it. You are never going to believe this. A woman walked in here a short time ago.

108:52

Speaker A

Now, she wants to remain anonymous, but she said she wants to be Ella's fairy godmother.

108:57

Speaker A

Really? What does that mean? Yeah. She paid the entire $8,500 for all the funeral arrangements.

109:05

Speaker A

Your balance is zero. That's amazing. Yes, it is. Thank you. Thank you, Lord. Wow.

109:14

Speaker A

Do you have any idea who she was? No. No. She's an angel. Oh yeah.

109:54

Speaker A

There. Thank you. Thank you. And God bless you. He already has [music] [music] I'm without Without a doubt, I know you're with me. Without a doubt, [music] I know you're here. Without a doubt, I'm walking with you. I won't back down.

111:07

Speaker A

[music] Without a doubt. Without a doubt, I know you're with me. Without a doubt, I [music] know you're here. Without a doubt, I'm walking with you. I [music] won't back down. Count down.

111:28

Speaker A

Wo [music] wo. An end is just a beginning. You're making it clear. [music] Without a doubt, I'm nothing to fear. [music] Without a doubt, I know you're with me.

111:50

Speaker A

Without a [singing] doubt, I know [music] you're here. Without a doubt, I'm walking with you. I won't back down.

111:59

Speaker A

Without a doubt. Without a doubt, I [music] know you're with me. Without a doubt, I know you're here. Without a [music] doubt, I'm walking with you. I won't back down. Without a doubt.

112:16

Speaker A

Without a doubt, I [music] know you're with me. Without a doubt, I know you're here. Without a doubt, I'm walking with you. I won't back down. Without a doubt.

112:38

Speaker A

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