Jen was our gift through this journey – a beautiful smile through treatment and a patient explanation of clinical speak. Before we received diagnosis – she greeted us and sat us down to address questions and field the tough “what ifs.” It was an opportunity to process – to wrap our heads and hearts around the challenges we would face, Kirk would face. She never faltered even when our emotions spilled over. Even after Kirk was no longer in her care, Jen made herself available for clarification questions and emotional support. She had an uncanny gift for checking in just when it was most needed as Kirk’s treatment continued. She shared in our joy when Kirk showed signs of no progression and our fear and sadness as the disease took its toll.
Jen walked us through the few highs and so many lows of the 14 months of Kirk’s fight – she became family to us. Moreover, she continues to support others through their diagnoses – a bright light, a supportive shoulder, a constant champion.