By Author, Jay Mitlo
STAND
Emotionally and Practically Surviving When a Child Gets a Life-Threatening Diagnosis
Stand: Emotionally and Practically Surviving When a Child Gets a Life-Threatening Diagnosis is Jay Mitlo’s deeply moving memoir about his family’s journey through his son Trey’s battle with cancer. Through raw honesty and unwavering faith, Jay shares how they faced the emotional, practical, and spiritual challenges of caring for a terminally ill child, offering readers both his personal story and valuable guidance. Beyond recounting their experience, Stand provides practical insights for parents, caregivers, and anyone wanting to support families in crisis. It highlights the importance of faith, community, and resilience, offering encouragement to those navigating life’s hardest trials and reminding them that they don’t have to walk the road alone.
My Story
Jay Mitlo is the youngest son of Thomas and Betty Ann Mitlo. Jay is a 1989 graduate of Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh, PA and 1993 graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington Indiana. He has over 20 years of ministry experience and education. He has been on staff as the Metro Director for YoungLife in Pittsburgh (teen outreach ministry), Executive Pastor of Rolling Hills Church, and now is the Pastor at Faith Community Church in Penn Hills.
Jay Mitlo
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In Stand, Jay Mitlo shares the powerful story of his family’s journey through his young son Trey’s battle with cancer. Blending raw emotion with unwavering faith, Jay reflects on the challenges they faced, the strength they found in their community, and the deep lessons learned along the way. More than a memoir, Stand offers practical advice and emotional support for families enduring similar struggles, providing hope and guidance to those navigating life’s most difficult trials.
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