I haven't really had the time to post this, but I desperately need your prayers.
My step-father, Carl Kitchens, has been diagnosed with cancer. He has had a terrible cough for some time now. He was admitted to Eureka hospital last week, where he had a stroke. It has impaired his speech somewhat. They then found a mass in his lungs and transported him to St. Francis in Wichita. THEY found the cancer has gone to his liver, lymphnodes, and adrenaline gland - which will slowly spread to the nervous system. He is terminally ill. And we ask for your prayers to keep him with us as long as possible.
He is still in Wichita, but mom is looking for him to come home possibly at the end of this week. Hospice will be taking care of him at their home in Howard. My mother, Adrian (Wilnerd) Kitchens, and grandmother, Barbara Kitchens are staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Wichita.
Please keep our family in your hearts as well as your prayers.
Thank you.
Devyn-Leann, Laura, and Lindsey Weakley
Adrian & Carl Kitchens
Barbara Kitchens
I am sorry to hear this. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers through this journey. May you all find strength through your faith and family unity. Blessings to all.
KRI
My prayers are with you and your family.
Devyn, daughter Kelly spoke with your mother, I think Thurs. nite, and Fri. I visited for a short time with your grandfather Wilnerd. I am so very very sorry that your family will have to go through this. Just keep your faith in God and let your love for each other take you though one day at a time. Treasure each moment you have together. Special prayers are going up for your strength and peace and knowing that you are not facing this alone.
Devyn -
You, your mom, and your family are all in my prayers.
May God surround you with His loving arms and grant you the peace and strength you all need.
You and your family will be in my prayers, also. God bless you.
I am praying for all of you.
I am so sorry! Prayers from here! :'( :'(
Thank you so much! I'm so lucky to have my forum friends. You all are truly a blessing. I cried reading each of your posts and I am thankful for each of you!
As some of you may know, my father "dumped" my sisters and I off when I was in my first year of high school and the twins in junior high. Never paid a dime of child support ot did anything to help. Carl took us in, and never said a negative thing about it. He took care of us (mom worked too). We love him with all our hearts.
I spoke to mom earlier. The doctors have told her now that if he is to go on chemo, he will have maybe one year with us. If he chooses not to do chemo, he could have 3 months. He will not do chemo, he is coming home and we will live each moment to the fullest.
Friends, you really do not know what you have until someone is threatening to take it from you. I always thought, death...cancer...that will never happen to anyone I know. And in the blink of an eye, it is happening. And to someone I love with all of my heart.
Thank you thank you thank you for your sympathy, encouraging words, and friendship.
Frank & I will also lift you in prayer. We have lost several family members and a good friend as well the past 2 months. We certainly can understand what you and your family are going through.
Myrna
Our prayers will be with you. I did not realize Barbara was your mother. My late mother admired your mother, always a kind word.
Devyn,
You do have my prayers, too. God be with you and your family at this time.
Lean on HIM
He will see you through
We all know of someone who is dealing with cancer.....each day is precious when you are learning how
to live with it and then to,
Let Go and Let God.
I'm so sorry for your sadness. Enjoy every moment you can. Prayers of caring from us too.
As you go about your daily life know that my prayers are with you also.
I just received an e-mail from a college friend, Carolyn Heard, who has remained a long distance friend all these years. She was diagnosed with breast cancer this morning and is seeing an oncologist right now. I know it was caught early, but right now she is terrified. She has asked for prayers, so I am contacting everyone I know.
Prayers from Moline are on the way!
God's blessing to her and HE will carry her, when it is necessary..............
It is hard enough hearing the big C and knowing that you need not walk alone DOES make it
just a little easier to get through.
From Longton I will add my prayer to yours.
God watch over Carolyn Heard,
I know you do and will.
I pray she knows you.
Amen
Judy
My prayers are with you and your friend Diane, if there is anything on this earth that I hate it is cancer. I pray we find a way to eradicate it forever.
Diane, I will be praying for your friend and her family. I know how much strength and courage one gets from all the prayers of friends and people I didn't even know.
Ms Bear
I am so sorry to be coming in late to this thread. However, I am a huge believer in the power of prayer. I remember the twins fondly...they were always two of my favorite students. I'm sorry that this sorrow has become yours and pray that his transition is a peaceful one. I will also be praying for all others afflicted with this curse. I will be holding you all in my heart.