Faith, Resilience, and a Family’s Fight: The Story of Will Roberts

Life has tested the Roberts family in ways few could bear. At just 13 years old, Will Roberts is fighting a battle that most adults could hardly imagine: bone cancer. His courage, however, continues to humble and inspire everyone around him.

On Monday, Will faced one of the toughest challenges yet. Surgeons at MD Anderson performed a major operation to remove part of his left leg. The procedure was long, grueling, and exhausting for the family to endure. Yet, the outcome brought hope. Against the odds, the surgery was successful, and scans revealed something extraordinary — no active cancer was detected in his lungs.

For a brief moment, the Roberts family could breathe easier. The darkest storm seemed to be lifting. But that night, as they prepared to celebrate a milestone in Will’s fight, another setback hit. Their truck, packed with clothing, supplies, and even Easter baskets for the children, was stolen in Houston.

What should have been a day of relief turned into a night of frustration and loss. Jason Roberts, Will’s father, did not hide his disappointment but refused to let it shatter the family’s resolve. “It is a failed attempt by Satan to shake our faith,” he said. “News flash: it didn’t work. As long as Will is getting better, that’s all we care about.”

Still, the sting of the theft lingered. The stolen items were not just material possessions but small tokens of comfort and normalcy, especially the Easter baskets meant to brighten the children’s holiday amid hardship. Jason and his wife, Brittney, reassured the kids that the joy of the season would not be lost and promised to make it up to them.

Through every trial, Will’s spirit remains unshaken. He faces battles that would overwhelm most adults, yet he continues to smile, to push forward, and to show remarkable strength. His journey has become a powerful reminder that faith and love can endure even in the face of devastating challenges.

The thieves may have taken the family’s belongings, but they cannot steal what matters most. They cannot take Will’s determination. They cannot take the family’s faith. And they cannot take away the community that has rallied behind the Roberts family, determined to ensure they do not walk this road alone.

In Will’s story, hardship and hope intertwine. It is not just a fight against cancer, but a testament to resilience — a living example that even in the hardest battles, courage and love remain undefeated.