When Elder Spencer Blanchard of Salem, Oregon, received his service mission call, he was ready to give everything to the Lord. Just weeks later, he learned his cancer had returned — stage 4 neuroblastoma.
Despite the diagnosis, Spencer’s focus never shifted: “I just want to make one person happy every day.”
Too weak to leave the house or even climb stairs, he serves from his hospital bed — sharing scriptures, lifting nurses’ spirits, and posting messages of faith. His quiet mission is filled with courage, kindness, and unwavering belief in God’s plan.
What makes Spencer’s story remarkable isn’t just his strength, but his choice to keep loving, serving, and hoping. He proves that faith is not about having perfect conditions — it’s about offering a willing heart, even in the midst of pain.
Spencer reminds us that true discipleship isn’t about where you serve, but how you love. Even in the darkest days, he brings light.
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