"He chose to keep living." - Amy Shaw
When life takes an unexpected turn, how do you find the strength to carry on? JJ and Nat sit down with Amy Shaw to share her deeply moving story raising a large family, including children with special needs, and navigating the heartbreaking journey of her husband Brian’s terminal illness.
From the first signs of illness to the devastating diagnosis of brain cancer, Amy opens up about the raw emotions, challenges, and unwavering love that defined their final moments together. She reveals the lessons learned through caregiving, the impact on family life, and the importance of legacy, hope, and resilience.
🔹 Highlights from our Confession:
💡 The first signs of illness & the shocking brain cancer diagnosis
❤️ Navigating the emotional highs and lows of caregiving
👨👩👧👦 The impact of caregiving on family dynamics & relationships
📖 Why Amy decided to share her story in a book
🌿 The importance of faith, resilience & cherishing every moment
About Amy Shaw:
Amy Shaw didn’t expect to become an end of life concierge. But after years of living abroad, having 10 children (4 biological and 6 adopted), Amy and her husband got the news. He had a terminal illness. Rather than bemoan a diagnosis, Amy and Brian chose to celebrate his life. This is what inspired her Walk the Red program which equips the diagnosed and their caregivers with a powerful protocol to help them end well. Amy says, “we’re all on the red carpet. We all get to decide how we live and how we die.” In addition to being a John Maxwell certified speaker, Amy is a modern impressionist artist who often combines her artistic abilities with her keynotes and workshops.
Social Media:
- Website: walkthered.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-shaw-295270347/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportforchristianspousesandcaregivers
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyshawart/
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