The couple met after the deaths of their first spouses, Tony and Aimee.
Erica and Spencer were involved in the same widow’s support group online.
Spencer joined the online meetup a month after his late wife’s passing.
The couple were drawn to one another as friends first.
Only 13 months after going on their first date, Erica and Spencer wed, uniting their families.
What is it that Erica Shemwell worries about most when it comes to her kids?
Read on to find out.
This is a rare genetic mutation which affects one in 5,000 people according toCancer.net.
Lily, Tanner, and Amelia do not have it.
The reality starexplained Tony’s battle with the rare genetic syndrome.
“About three and a half years ago, I was widowed by my husband, Tony.
He had a long battle with cancer for eight years, so most of our marriage.
People who have Li-Fraumeni have about a 95 to 99 percent chance of getting cancer in their lifetime.
Generally, it’s young or a young adult or even a child,” she explained.
Li_Fraumeni syndrome in depth
Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a genetic mutation.
“Those who carry this mutation have a higher risk of developing cancer.
This syndrome can also lead to brain tumors, leukemia, and adrenocortical carcinoma,” (vialfsassociation.org).
Women who have this gene mutation can have up to a 90% risk for developing breast cancer."
It does not mean that Erica’s children will most certainly develop the disease.
However, their risks are substantially higher than those who do not have the gene mutation.
Through their LFS journey in life, they know they are never alone."
In aReddit post, fans discussed their feelings on the topic.
In tears, he gently and confidently told me, ‘Of course not!’
He experienced so much love, so much joy, so much of this incredible life on this earth.
Why would he throw away 32 wonderful years because he died young?"
He has never abandoned us and continues to lead our family today."
Erica blended her brood with Spencer’s kids: Brayden, Harper, Avery, and Bexley.
Erica spoke about that particular day on herfamily blog.
