Episode 392: This Mom Accompanied Her 8-Year-Old Son to Heaven's Party with Laura Fredrickson

When Laura Frederickson's eight-year-old son Francisco was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood brain cancer, her life changed forever. In this episode, Laura introduces us to Francisco and shares what happened in the days following his diagnosis.

How do you make the most of the time you have with a son who is dying? What role did prayer and the intercession of the saints, especially St. Carlo Acutis, play during his illness? Initially given only six to nine months to live, Francisco lived for 18 months.

How does a mother prepare for the death of her child when she knows it is coming? What were Francisco's final days like? And how did his family celebrate his life at his funeral?

Throughout his illness, Francisco looked forward to what he called "Heaven's Party." Laura shares how his faith and hope shaped their family's journey, why she wrote the book Pilgrim of Hope, and why Francisco's story continues to matter.

This is a conversation about faith, suffering, a mother's love, and the hope of eternal life.

Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Pilgrim-Hope-Childs-Terminal/dp/B0HHJ54LVX/