Eric Gilcris

Bear Hugging and Cancer Crushing Eric Gilcris

One day, when Daddy lays down for a nap, Mommy calls her child to her to share some important news. Mommy and Daddy just learned today that Daddy has something called cancer. The child doesn't know what that means and asks lots of questions. What will Daddy be able to do now? What won't Daddy be able to do? What is cancer, anyway? The child thinks of all of the wonderful things Daddy does, like chasing him and singing and going to the park. If Daddy needs more rest, that means he won't have as much time to do all of those fun things. But the child also learns something very important, something good. There are many things that Daddy will always be able to do. Daddy can cuddle, just like always and Daddy still loves bear hugs, which help keep him strong.