Brooklyn's Believers
Nominated by: Selina Phillips, Brooklyn's Aunt
Location: Cecilia, KY
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Written by Selina Phillips, Brooklyn's Aunt:
"Daniel, you are my baby brother, I rocked you for hours when you had colic as a baby, I helped shoo you to bed on Christmas Eve so Santa could come, I tied your shoes, I worried about you when you were sick. I still can scarcely believe you are married with a baby, so how is it that now your baby has cancer? How are you going to make it?
Every parent’s nightmare is getting the news you got. And your nightmare got worse after every test was done…..you have always had the biggest heart of all of us……and the biggest hearts break the hardest.
When I saw you at the hospital…..and we sobbed in each other’s arms….and I told you I would take it all away if I could……I meant it. My heart is breaking for you. It’s agony to see someone you love in so much pain. It’s agony not to be able to take it away.
But….there are 13 of us, and Disselkamps are strong. And we love each other. Remember when you said to mom, “Momma, I need you to work one of your miracles”?…….it’s because you know it can happen, and we’re going to help."
On November 23rd, 2012, Brooklyn was admitted to Kosair Children’s Hospital with what doctors thought to be a tumor located on one of her kidneys. After further tests, it was determined that the mass was neuroblastoma. She is a bright, energetic, and happy one year old who is facing a long and tough road ahead. One thing for sure is that Brooklyn is a fighter and with the love and support of family and friends she will WIN this battle! God is with her every second of every day. Please continue to lift this sweet little angel and family in your prayers.
By contributing to “Brooklyn’s Believers” you will help aid with the financial burden the Disselkamp family incur through this very difficult time. All donations are greatly appreciated. Brooklyn and the entire Disselkamp family thank you for your support, prayers and generosity.
If preferred, family and friends can mail donations to:
BROOKLYN'S BELIEVERS
540 Shipley Rd.
Cecilia, KY 42724
Nominated by: Selina Phillips, Brooklyn's Aunt
Location: Cecilia, KY
"Daniel, you are my baby brother, I rocked you for hours when you had colic as a baby, I helped shoo you to bed on Christmas Eve so Santa could come, I tied your shoes, I worried about you when you were sick. I still can scarcely believe you are married with a baby, so how is it that now your baby has cancer? How are you going to make it?
Every parent’s nightmare is getting the news you got. And your nightmare got worse after every test was done…..you have always had the biggest heart of all of us……and the biggest hearts break the hardest.
When I saw you at the hospital…..and we sobbed in each other’s arms….and I told you I would take it all away if I could……I meant it. My heart is breaking for you. It’s agony to see someone you love in so much pain. It’s agony not to be able to take it away.
But….there are 13 of us, and Disselkamps are strong. And we love each other. Remember when you said to mom, “Momma, I need you to work one of your miracles”?…….it’s because you know it can happen, and we’re going to help."
On November 23rd, 2012, Brooklyn was admitted to Kosair Children’s Hospital with what doctors thought to be a tumor located on one of her kidneys. After further tests, it was determined that the mass was neuroblastoma. She is a bright, energetic, and happy one year old who is facing a long and tough road ahead. One thing for sure is that Brooklyn is a fighter and with the love and support of family and friends she will WIN this battle! God is with her every second of every day. Please continue to lift this sweet little angel and family in your prayers.
By contributing to “Brooklyn’s Believers” you will help aid with the financial burden the Disselkamp family incur through this very difficult time. All donations are greatly appreciated. Brooklyn and the entire Disselkamp family thank you for your support, prayers and generosity.
If preferred, family and friends can mail donations to:
BROOKLYN'S BELIEVERS
540 Shipley Rd.
Cecilia, KY 42724
You can read Selina's detailed story {HERE}.
You can donate {HERE}.
Their Facebook page is {HERE}.
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