Hey everybody, sorry I haven't posted until today. It has been a little crazy. Kirk had his surgery on Friday and that went great. They put a new connection from his stomach to his intestines to help with the emptying of the stomach. They left the stent area alone because it was to close to the pancreas. But that should be O.K. because the biopsy from that area was benign. Kirk is doing O.K. but it is taking a little longer than expected for his digestive system to kick back in so he is still on I.V. Food (TPN) and liquids. They want to start him on tube feedings first (the tube is in his stomach) so that this will help stimulate his intestines. Once this works he can then start to eat some soft foods. Right now he is having trouble with the tube feedings because his system is just not working well enough. Hopefully things will start to move in a couple of days.
I've been going out every morning after I take Chase to school and then coming hope at night to get Chase. Then I try to stay on weekends so I haven't been at home much. As soon as I have more news I will try to post. Keep Kirk in your prayers he really needs them right now. Thanks!
God Bless!
Kirk & Laura
I have been diagnosed with cancer. The cancer is of unknown primary which means they do not know where it originated. I have several tumors on the bone. I have be working with the Cleveland Cancer Center and an oncologist in Abingdon. This site is for my friends and family to see how I am doing each day. Thanks for checking in. I really appreciate everyone's prayers and concern. Thank you.
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Rural Retreat Youth League
P.O. Box 1087
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
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Cancer Outreach
206 Abingdon Place
Abingdon, VA 24211
Rural Retreat Youth League
P.O. Box 1087
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
OR
Cancer Outreach
206 Abingdon Place
Abingdon, VA 24211
Kirk, Matthew and Chase
Kirk and Laura
4 comments:
Thanks for taking the time to update everyone. We are glad to hear that the surgery went well. Hopefully everything else will fall into place soon! Looking forward to hearing the news that Kirk is back home. Take care and remember that we Love all you guys!!
You guys hang in there. Kirk will be home soon and back to doing those things he loves to do. It has been good to see you guys at the Little League games and at church. Kirk is always in our thoughts and prayers. Give him our best.
Ken and Rhonda
and Kids
Thank you for updating everyone. It means a lot that you take the time to do this.
Kirk as well as your whole family continues to be in my prayers daily. I am so glad to hear that the surgery went well and that the biopsy was benign. Kirk is strong! He will pull through this with God's help.
We love you!
We have been gone and just read this today. Thank you for taking the time to keep us informed. Please let us know what is happening. Give Kirk our best.
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