A Journey Through Cancer, with Faith and Hope

Book Synopsis: One family's journey through the darkest hours of a time of trouble. Cancer struck, much like any malady can, and there is help and encouragement to be had during the bleakest, most hopeless times life can bring. This book not only tells the story, but relates lessons learned in it; and it shares insights into how the reader can help those around him or her going through their own journeys. ¿¿¿¿Autobiography: ¿¿¿Chuck and Evelyn Rudolph Chuck Rudolph grew up in rural southern Minnesota. He has spent many years working with Youth for Christ, and continues today as Area Director in Martin County, Minnesota. In 2008 he was diagnosed with Melanoma cancer. He was classified stage 4 for 3 1/2 years. In 2012, his family was told he would not leave the hospital alive; but by God's grace, he was healed and enjoys telling his story of what God has done in his life. Evelyn Rudolph also grew up in rural southern Minnesota. She and Chuck went to school together. She also has worked with Youth for Christ in many capacities and continues working with YFC in Martin County, Minnesota where they reside. They have been married for 55+ years. ¿¿Meloni and Tony Crawford Meloni Rudolph Crawford, PhD is the daughter of Chuck and Evelyn. She has spent her career in higher education and is currently an Assistant Vice Chancellor at the University of Colorado Denver. She has a PhD in Higher Education Student Affairs Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master's Degree in Counseling and Student Personnel from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Bethel University. Meloni and her husband Tony, have been married since June of 2015 and reside in Colorado.