Cancer is an abhorrent condition. The moment a diagnosis is made, the complicated treatments, and the idea of having to say goodbye to loved ones are all stressful. Being a parent makes it considerably more testing to observe little youngsters experiencing this horrible disease. To put it simply, it is sufficient to break even the strongest hearts. It is difficult for me to comprehend why a young child and her family should endure such a traumatic event when I see photos of Delaney Krings.
In October 2022, Delaney Krings of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, was told she had terminal brain cancer. The devastating news reached Delaney’s family when she was just four years old. The family’s tragedy began when Delaney went to the doctor for minor ear pain, according to the Facebook page For The Love of Delaney. Heather and Jack, her parents, took her to the doctor, who said the young girl had an ear infection and gave her the right medicine. There were indications that something wasn’t right, such as a loss of balance, even though Delaney’s condition appeared to be getting better at first.
Her parents began to trust their instincts and began to have serious health concerns about their daughter. She was taken to the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, where specialists performed tests to ascertain the child’s condition. The beautiful daughter of Heather and Jack was soon given the news that she had an aggressive brain tumor called DMG (diffuse midline glioma). It proved fatal. Your heart stops for a second. The world stops moving. You try to process everything even though you can’t breathe. She is four, did you know that? Heather made sense of.
Delaney had a six- to eight-week life expectancy, and her journey could have ended there. Instead, her health battle became a global sensation because her family wanted to make sure she had the best birthday ever. Heather wrote on CaringBridge, “The type of cancer she has, DMG, responds very little to any current treatment that is available.” Additionally, her fate was sealed 12 weeks ago due to the severity and size of her tumor. I’ve read medical textbooks, research papers, etc. for months. etc., and have found that none of them hold much promise.
On December 16, Delaney celebrated her fifth birthday. Her last appearance was known to everyone in attendance. Her family requested greeting cards from all over the world in order to plan a one-of-a-kind celebration for her birthday. They had no idea how people felt about Delaney’s story. Laney can see that she has received love from people she does not even know from all over the world by sticking stickers to the maps that we have up. These stickers represent all of the locations from which the cards have come. And it’s growing. In December, Heather stated, “I believe 400 cards were mailed today.”
“As long as she still understands what’s going on, she can laugh, hear, see, and remember us. She also knows us. The clock must be ignored because what are we here for? To capitalize on whatever time she has left.” The sweet little girl got nearly 15,000 birthday cards and hundreds of video tributes from people she knew and didn’t know around the world. Up to 500 trucks and parade participants were part of a special birthday procession for Delaney that was put together by the Wisconsin Truck Takeover Enthusiasts. I just hope she has a wonderful birthday. Jack Krings, Delaney’s father, shared his gratitude with TMJ4 News in Milwaukee. “There’s no way to thank everyone, but we appreciate everything from the bottom of our hearts,” he said.
Sadly, Delaney passed away on January 28. Our adorable angel baby now has wings. Heather, Delaney’s mother, wrote in the caption of a photo of her daughter on CaringBridge, “Fly high, my sweet baby.” Judith Delaney Krings 12.16.2017 — 1.28.2023. Fly high, my beloved.” Coordinator Judy Krings composed on the GoFundMe page put in a position to help Delaney’s loved ones:
We all treasured each and every one of Delaney’s 1,869 days on earth, like a flower that only lasts a short time. She improved each of us, both those she knew and those she never met. Be proud of your mother. Your heart may be broken, too, like ours. On the other hand, a broken heart has gaps that can now be filled with love. Delaney, enjoy your time in heaven with your beloved. Now, Delany’s mother hopes that her daughter’s legacy will “be a ripple of simple acts of kindness” and that her daughter’s story will live on forever. I believe she was brought here to provide more love for a world that desperately needs it. Love in its purest form.” No parent needs to see their kid endure, and they will go to any length to satisfy them in the future.
However, there are some things that are beyond our control, despite our best efforts, hopes, and prayers. This poor little girl and her family break my heart. Delaney, may you rest in peace and be grateful for the way your bravery and smile touched the world.
