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Latest — Jun 5, 2026

Transitions...

This spring & summer of 2026 have held several transitions for the Burwick family... The family photo above was taken after Hayden's graduation ceremony at Arizona Christian University on May 1. She has earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, Summa Cum Laude. Not only

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Figuring Things Out...Again

Well it's been a few weeks, so I suppose we owe y'all an update! As I noted in my last post, life has had lots of ups & downs lately, and that hasn't changed. Since Bryan's first chemo treatment, we have had

Here we go again...

We Burwicks enjoy a good roller coaster as much as anyone else from time to time....just not the emotional kind. Not to be overdramatic – but we're not in Disney World anymore! In fact, it feels like we've been on a bit of an emotional roller

Same Place, Different Prayers

Today I am sitting at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, waiting to be called in for my next round of CT scans. As I walked toward the building this morning, I realized the last time I was at this campus was in July. Back then, I was still in shock over

Our Hope in Hurting & Healing

Hello and Merry Christmas, dear friends and family! This is Hayden Beth, and I am overjoyed to share that the Burwicks are strong, healthy, and deeply grateful for the gift of life this Christmas. Our Lord has been kind and faithful through both the difficult and joyful months since summer.

Surgery Update

Today, we are praising God for His healing power, His creative design of our physical bodies, His compassion toward us, His divine sovereignty, His perfect timing, His grace and mercy; we are also praising the Lord for the prayers of so many wonderful family & friends, and for amazing doctors

Upcoming Surgery - Aug 6

This week I spent a lot of time at Mayo Clinic, undergoing various scans and tests in preparation for the upcoming surgery for my liver and lungs, scheduled on August 6. After reviewing my MRI and CT scans taken earlier this month, my liver surgeon determined she could perform a

PET Scan History

Bryan has had a total of 3 PET Scans: 1. October 10, 2024 - At the time of diagnosis, which showed the large cancerous tumor in his cecum/colon, two small (~3.9 cm) cancerous spots on his liver, and a tiny but "suspicious" nodule on one of

Happy Easter! He is Risen!

Today has several special meanings for us. Firstly, we celebrate the resurrection and life of Jesus Christ, for "He is Risen!" Because he lives, after dying on the cross for our sins, we can face tomorrow. In regards to the suffering that all of us endure, so many

Chemo Weeks 1 & 2

(I recently realized that I never posted this update. Oops... my apologies!) Bryan began his first round of chemo on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. We arrived at Ironwood Cancer & Research Center bright and early, checked in, and they let me come back to the infusion room with him to

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