What happens when every parent’s worst fear becomes reality?
In this powerful conversation, Matthew Efird sits down with Jill Sullivan to share the story of her daughter Hannah, who was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor at just 16 years old. After a year-long battle with glioblastoma, Hannah passed away in 2009—but her story didn’t end there.
Out of unimaginable grief, Jill and her husband Brad discovered a calling that would impact thousands of families. Together with other bereaved parents, they founded While We’re Waiting, a faith-based ministry that now serves grieving parents across the United States and Canada.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Jill’s family navigated Hannah’s cancer journey
• The role faith played during their darkest season
• Why surviving siblings often need the most support
• How bereaved parents can find community and hope
• The incredible story behind the While We’re Waiting ministry
• What it means to live well while waiting to see loved ones again
Whether you’ve experienced loss personally, know someone who has, or simply want to learn how to better support grieving families, this conversation offers practical wisdom, encouragement, and hope.
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