About the Book

Waves Rise is a first-person memoir about parenting through pediatric cancer. Written during our daughter, Adeline’s, leukemia treatment, it captures fear, faith, community, and the unexpected moments of joy that sustained our family.

A portion of proceeds from every book sold supports University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, where Adeline received extraordinary care.

This is the book we wish we had the day we heard, "Your child has cancer."

  • Cancer Parents

    For parents navigating childhood cancer, hospital life, and the emotional whiplash of diagnosis, treatment, and waiting.

  • Friends & Caregivers

    For those who want to understand how to show up well for families in crisis.

  • People Facing Trials

    For anyone facing a season they never expected and searching for the faith to survive it.

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Giving Back

Adeline is alive and thriving today thanks to extraordinary care and groundbreaking research.

A portion of proceeds from every book sold supports University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, where caregivers shepherd families toward remission, hope, and healing.

You can also choose to donate directly in honor of Adeline and every child on Level 11.

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