Hakuna Ma TaTas- Help Mom Fight

“Other things may change us,

but we start and end with family.”

– Anthony Brandt

Hello! We are the Van Pattens, a devoted and close-knit family. We band together against any and all adversity and weather any storm. We make it a point to see one another throughout the year no matter how far apart our life journeys take us. We dedicate ourselves to our family and friends alike. Our unity is what defines us.

If there is anyone in our extraordinary family that stands as the epitome of perseverance, it is our sister, our mother, our grandmother: Janet Van Patten. Janet was diagnosed with breast cancer on July 17th, 2021. The struggle began with uncertainty, but we have high hopes and a heck of a lot of fight in us to battle this difficulty. Janet firmly believes that through faith all things are possible. We are with her!

Her treatments began officially on September 22nd, 2021. Janet's iron will and her strength of character will see her through the trials and tribulations to come. However, she is also strong enough to know when she needs help, and despite her stubbornness, we are reaching out for assistance.

One main worry is mom not getting to work and is required to drive to Paris, Texas at least once a week – this along with both her medical and household expenses is straining her and dad's financial situation. Rest assured that every member of the family is striving to pull their weight at this difficult time! We are in this together!

Any contribution, support, well wishes, and prayers for Janet are welcomed and greatly appreciated. We are truly grateful and look forward to her beating this!

For the whole law can be summed up in this one command:

“Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Galatians 5:14