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Bridger, just before his port placement surgery in January 2025.
During his first week of diagnosis, Bridger enjoyed a normal day playing with his dad on the hospital playground before starting chemo.
About three months into treatment during the consolidation phase, Bridger lost all his hair.
Bridger enjoys attending Williams School any time he is feeling well.
stepped in daily to help. Turner’s teacher, Laurie Booker, recognized that the oldest sibling needed to feel valued while his family poured into fighting for Bridger. She made it her mission to nurture Turner throughout the year. “Our Sunday school class cleaned our home, watched our kids, and folded our laundry,” Faith reflected. “I cannot explain how timely every bit of generosity was. It was like God was orchestrating every detail.” Through the most challenging year of their lives, Faith discovered something unshakeable. “God stripped us of everything this year, but He gave us Himself. I believe He is the God of restoration. He has already restored us spiritually, and I know He will restore the rest in His time. Her conviction is simple but profound, a quiet assurance that says, “You can trust Him.” God sees us completely, and everything that reaches you has gone through His hands. He will make beauty from ashes. No matter the outcome, He is still good!”
Jeff and Faith made a choice early on in Bridger’s battle—the choice to praise God no matter what. “We agreed that if He healed Bridger, we would praise Him. And if He took Bridger home, we would still praise Him. Our love for God is not contingent upon the outcome. He numbered Bridger’s days before time began. He knows what is best.” Today, Bridger’s body is still healing, his spirit is strong, and his family is filled with gratitude. “Faith is made in the fire, not in the good times,” Faith said. “And now, I pray others hear our story and find God too—that they will see He can be trusted with all we hold most dear.” This Christmas, as the Frank family gathers around the tree, their greatest gift will not be wrapped in paper or tied with a bow. It will be the very living reminder that God still heals, still restores, and still gives life. And Bridger is all the proof they need.
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