Moms Only Understand

There are a few unspoken things in life that only moms truly understand. Whether it’s a gut instinct or the way God made them, there’s no way to fully explain how a mother can instantly know what kind of day her child had — just by the way they walk to the car or the look on their face as they get off the school bus. In a single moment, a mom's day can shift from low to high just by witnessing her baby’s unexpected first steps or seeing her child tie their shoes for the first time. 

Exhausted, running on empty, and often wishing for a parenting manual, moms press on. Even when they don’t have the answers, moms always know when something is “off.” 

Vivian had this feeling the moment her 7-pound, 4-ounce son was delivered by C-section. As the OB-GYN closed her incision, something in her son’s cry and the air in the room gave her an unmistakable, stomach-churning sense that something was wrong.

Two weeks later, Vivian still has not left the hospital. Her newborn son, Henry, was diagnosed with an untreatable, aggressive, and malignant brain tumor. His short life will be lived entirely in the pediatric intensive care unit, where Vivian remains by his side, recovering from surgery herself, yet holding on, showing up, and remaining steadfast — a task only Mom can do. 

On Mother’s Day, a moment of light arrives: a surprise flower and a skipping hug from her two-year-old daughter, Sally. Tears fill Vivian’s eyes as she experiences the joy of embracing her healthy toddler, standing beside her faithful husband, who continues to work tirelessly through crisis to keep the lights on and prepare for the medical bills ahead. 

Vivian needs another moment of hope. 

Please help Jane’s Fund pay a year of mortgage payments for Vivian’s family of four as they face the unimaginable: $22,632