Father Brad Modde (left) placed his hands on Adam Wright during the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick on April 7 at St. Joan of Arc Church, part of St. Lucy Parish, in St. Louis. Adam’s wife Beth (right) and three of their daughters, Emma, 13, Nora

Father Brad Modde (left) placed his hands on Adam Wright during the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick on April 7 at St. Joan of Arc Church, part of St. Lucy Parish, in St. Louis. Adam’s wife Beth (right) and three of their daughters, Emma, 13, Nora, 7, and Rebekah, 9, also placed their hands on Adam. Adam, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroendocrine tumors which is a type of cancer in spring 2024, was scheduled to have brain surgery concerning a mass -- which may or may not have been cancerous -- in his brain April 16.

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Adam looked at his wife, Beth, before an MRI concerning a mass on his brain March 14 at the Center for Advanced Medicine - South County in South St. Louis County. Adam, a parishioner at St. Lucy Parish and host of “Roadmap to Heaven” on Covenant Net

Adam looked at his wife, Beth, before an MRI concerning a mass on his brain March 14 at the Center for Advanced Medicine - South County in South St. Louis County. Adam, a parishioner at St. Lucy Parish and host of “Roadmap to Heaven” on Covenant Network Catholic Radio, was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroendocrine tumors which is a type of cancer in spring 2024.

Adam embraced his oldest daughter, Emma, 13, after she performed in a production of "The Wizard of Oz" on April 4 at Notre Dame High School in Lemay.

Adam embraced his oldest daughter, Emma, 13, after she performed in a production of "The Wizard of Oz" on April 4 at Notre Dame High School in Lemay.

Adam prepared for a recording with Msgr. C. Eugene Morris for Adam's Covenant Network Catholic Radio show, “Roadmap to Heaven,” on March 31 at the Covenant Network station headquarters in St. Louis.

Adam prepared for a recording with Msgr. C. Eugene Morris for Adam's Covenant Network Catholic Radio show, “Roadmap to Heaven,” on March 31 at the Covenant Network station headquarters in St. Louis.

Following an MRI earlier in the day, Adam and Beth met with Dr. Bhuvic Patel, a neurosurgeon, concerning a mass on Adam's brain March 14 at Siteman Cancer Center – South County in South St. Louis County.

Following an MRI earlier in the day, Adam and Beth met with Dr. Bhuvic Patel, a neurosurgeon, concerning a mass on Adam's brain March 14 at Siteman Cancer Center – South County in South St. Louis County.

Adam had his hair cut into a mohawk by hairdresser Lisa Gutknecht on April 12 at Headlines Hair Design in St. Louis. Adam's wife, Beth, recorded the haircut next to their daughters, Emma, 13, and Nora, 7. Adam knew he’d have to have his hair shaved

Adam had his hair cut into a mohawk by hairdresser Lisa Gutknecht on April 12 at Headlines Hair Design in St. Louis. Adam's wife, Beth, recorded the haircut next to their daughters, Emma, 13, and Nora, 7. Adam knew he’d have to have his hair shaved before his brain surgery scheduled for April 16. “If we have to do this anyway, let’s have fun with it,” Adam said about his thought process for the haircut. Adam’s five children and his wife, Beth, all got to cut some of his hair.

Adam, his wife, Beth, and their children watched fire from saganaki, a Greek flaming cheese dish, during a family dinner the evening before Adam's brain surgery April 15 at Ari's Restaurant & Bar in St. Louis. The children are (clockwise from le

Adam, his wife, Beth, and their children watched fire from saganaki, a Greek flaming cheese dish, during a family dinner the evening before Adam's brain surgery April 15 at Ari's Restaurant & Bar in St. Louis. The children are (clockwise from left) Nora, 7; Amelia, 11; James, 14; Emma, 13; and Rebekah, 9.

Adam embraced his daughter Amelia, 11, at a family dinner the evening before his brain surgery April 15 at Ari's Restaurant & Bar in St. Louis. “The most repeated phrase in all of the scriptures is, ‘don’t be afraid,’” Adam said. “You see the ev

Adam embraced his daughter Amelia, 11, at a family dinner the evening before his brain surgery April 15 at Ari's Restaurant & Bar in St. Louis. “The most repeated phrase in all of the scriptures is, ‘don’t be afraid,’” Adam said. “You see the evidence of where He has been working in your life, it makes it a lot easier to trust Him and not be afraid. … But even in those moments, if there is some anxiety, or if there is some fear, or I’m feeling like, ‘Man, I really wish I had someone to talk to.’ There’s still that reassurance that you’re not alone.”

Adam took a drink with the help of his wife, Beth, next to Adam's father, Philip Wright, after Adam underwent brain surgery to remove a mass April 16 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Just more than two weeks after the surgery, Adam and Beth m

Adam took a drink with the help of his wife, Beth, next to Adam's father, Philip Wright, after Adam underwent brain surgery to remove a mass April 16 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Just more than two weeks after the surgery, Adam and Beth met with the neurosurgeon and found out that the mass removed from Adam’s brain was not cancerous.

Adam and Beth Wright held hands at Mass on March 29 at St. Joan of Arc Church, part of St. Lucy Parish, in St. Louis. With brain surgery behind him, Adam now refocuses on addressing the neuroendocrine tumors.

Adam and Beth Wright held hands at Mass on March 29 at St. Joan of Arc Church, part of St. Lucy Parish, in St. Louis. With brain surgery behind him, Adam now refocuses on addressing the neuroendocrine tumors.

Father Brad Modde (left) placed his hands on Adam Wright during the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick on April 7 at St. Joan of Arc Church, part of St. Lucy Parish, in St. Louis. Adam’s wife Beth (right) and three of their daughters, Emma, 13, Nora
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Adam looked at his wife, Beth, before an MRI concerning a mass on his brain March 14 at the Center for Advanced Medicine - South County in South St. Louis County. Adam, a parishioner at St. Lucy Parish and host of “Roadmap to Heaven” on Covenant Net
Adam embraced his oldest daughter, Emma, 13, after she performed in a production of "The Wizard of Oz" on April 4 at Notre Dame High School in Lemay.
Adam prepared for a recording with Msgr. C. Eugene Morris for Adam's Covenant Network Catholic Radio show, “Roadmap to Heaven,” on March 31 at the Covenant Network station headquarters in St. Louis.
Following an MRI earlier in the day, Adam and Beth met with Dr. Bhuvic Patel, a neurosurgeon, concerning a mass on Adam's brain March 14 at Siteman Cancer Center – South County in South St. Louis County.
Adam had his hair cut into a mohawk by hairdresser Lisa Gutknecht on April 12 at Headlines Hair Design in St. Louis. Adam's wife, Beth, recorded the haircut next to their daughters, Emma, 13, and Nora, 7. Adam knew he’d have to have his hair shaved
Adam, his wife, Beth, and their children watched fire from saganaki, a Greek flaming cheese dish, during a family dinner the evening before Adam's brain surgery April 15 at Ari's Restaurant & Bar in St. Louis. The children are (clockwise from le
Adam embraced his daughter Amelia, 11, at a family dinner the evening before his brain surgery April 15 at Ari's Restaurant & Bar in St. Louis. “The most repeated phrase in all of the scriptures is, ‘don’t be afraid,’” Adam said. “You see the ev
Adam took a drink with the help of his wife, Beth, next to Adam's father, Philip Wright, after Adam underwent brain surgery to remove a mass April 16 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Just more than two weeks after the surgery, Adam and Beth m
Adam and Beth Wright held hands at Mass on March 29 at St. Joan of Arc Church, part of St. Lucy Parish, in St. Louis. With brain surgery behind him, Adam now refocuses on addressing the neuroendocrine tumors.

Father Brad Modde (left) placed his hands on Adam Wright during the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick on April 7 at St. Joan of Arc Church, part of St. Lucy Parish, in St. Louis. Adam’s wife Beth (right) and three of their daughters, Emma, 13, Nora, 7, and Rebekah, 9, also placed their hands on Adam. Adam, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroendocrine tumors which is a type of cancer in spring 2024, was scheduled to have brain surgery concerning a mass -- which may or may not have been cancerous -- in his brain April 16.

Adam looked at his wife, Beth, before an MRI concerning a mass on his brain March 14 at the Center for Advanced Medicine - South County in South St. Louis County. Adam, a parishioner at St. Lucy Parish and host of “Roadmap to Heaven” on Covenant Network Catholic Radio, was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroendocrine tumors which is a type of cancer in spring 2024.

Adam embraced his oldest daughter, Emma, 13, after she performed in a production of "The Wizard of Oz" on April 4 at Notre Dame High School in Lemay.

Adam prepared for a recording with Msgr. C. Eugene Morris for Adam's Covenant Network Catholic Radio show, “Roadmap to Heaven,” on March 31 at the Covenant Network station headquarters in St. Louis.

Following an MRI earlier in the day, Adam and Beth met with Dr. Bhuvic Patel, a neurosurgeon, concerning a mass on Adam's brain March 14 at Siteman Cancer Center – South County in South St. Louis County.

Adam had his hair cut into a mohawk by hairdresser Lisa Gutknecht on April 12 at Headlines Hair Design in St. Louis. Adam's wife, Beth, recorded the haircut next to their daughters, Emma, 13, and Nora, 7. Adam knew he’d have to have his hair shaved before his brain surgery scheduled for April 16. “If we have to do this anyway, let’s have fun with it,” Adam said about his thought process for the haircut. Adam’s five children and his wife, Beth, all got to cut some of his hair.

Adam, his wife, Beth, and their children watched fire from saganaki, a Greek flaming cheese dish, during a family dinner the evening before Adam's brain surgery April 15 at Ari's Restaurant & Bar in St. Louis. The children are (clockwise from left) Nora, 7; Amelia, 11; James, 14; Emma, 13; and Rebekah, 9.

Adam embraced his daughter Amelia, 11, at a family dinner the evening before his brain surgery April 15 at Ari's Restaurant & Bar in St. Louis. “The most repeated phrase in all of the scriptures is, ‘don’t be afraid,’” Adam said. “You see the evidence of where He has been working in your life, it makes it a lot easier to trust Him and not be afraid. … But even in those moments, if there is some anxiety, or if there is some fear, or I’m feeling like, ‘Man, I really wish I had someone to talk to.’ There’s still that reassurance that you’re not alone.”

Adam took a drink with the help of his wife, Beth, next to Adam's father, Philip Wright, after Adam underwent brain surgery to remove a mass April 16 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Just more than two weeks after the surgery, Adam and Beth met with the neurosurgeon and found out that the mass removed from Adam’s brain was not cancerous.

Adam and Beth Wright held hands at Mass on March 29 at St. Joan of Arc Church, part of St. Lucy Parish, in St. Louis. With brain surgery behind him, Adam now refocuses on addressing the neuroendocrine tumors.

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