“Elena's lesson is not one of death and cancer; instead it is one of hope and life. She taught me how to live, how to love, and how to laugh. I will never forget that lesson.” — Brooke and Keith Desserich Copy Share Image
“Sometimes I think Elena teaches Gracie caution, while Gracie teaches Elena courage. It's a great combination.” — Brooke and Keith Desserich Copy Share Image
“Hope is what fuels you, bur hope is also what discourages you. So you continue the day looking for hope but careful to not… — Brooke and Keith Desserich Copy Share Image
“Elena's lesson is not one of death and cancer; instead it is one of hope and life. She taught me how to live, how… — Brooke and Keith Desserich Copy Share Image
“This is the reality of time, it never waits and it never repeats.” — Brooke and Keith Desserich Copy Share Image
“It's funny how you never know how much you can handle until it gets worse. And just when you get used to that, it… — Brooke and Keith Desserich Copy Share Image
“It's impossible to stop time regardless of how much you love your children. You take pictures, dry the tears, relive the moments and hope… — Brooke and Keith Desserich Copy Share Image
“That's the mission of a father: to reassure and protect.” — Brooke and Keith Desserich Copy Share Image
“Time has a way of sneaking up on you even when you don't want it to. I only wish it would also slow down.” — Brooke and Keith Desserich Copy Share Image
“Being a dad is about more than the good and the bad, it's also about taking the time to treasure what you have and… — Brooke and Keith Desserich Copy Share Image
