Hello and welcome to another episode of the Vibrant Life podcast. I'm your host Matt Wheeler and today on the Podcast I get to catch up with a friend from my childhood and teen years, April Thomas. April and I grew up together, but haven’t been in each other’s lives in quite some time, so today we get to catch up. And what more appropriate way is there to catch up than to talk about the release of her new book “Overcoming Childhood Cancer.” In the decade plus since we have talked, April’s life took a drastic turn when her 4 year old son Hudson was diagnosed with Leukemia.

In our conversation today we are going to talk about the impact of hearing the doctor say the word Leukemia and the pain of seeing her son go through something no one should have to go through.

But we will also see some key lessons that helped April and her family thrive through this difficult time and this is where her story intersects with our story.  The reality is that you may not ever be in the situation she was in of having a child with Cancer, but you will have significant challenges that come your way. And the principles she shares in her book will point you toward thriving in any season of trauma, grief, pain and overwhelm.

April’s story is one of the Goodness of God, The beauty of the Church, And how God has spurred us to certain disciplines that will help us thrive no matter the context.

We have a little bit of delay in our audio, but even with that I know you will enjoy my conversation with my Friend - April Thomas

April's Book - "Overcoming Childhood Cancer"