12/27/2024
Hi Friends and Family! This is Kellee, I wanted to give an update on Darren and I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!
As I was sitting in the parking lot yesterday waiting for Darren to finish his chemo (yes, parking lot, because Texas Oncology does not allow visitors during chemo appointments! Which is absoloutely wrong, and I am going to do my best to get this rule lifted. I sat by my mom's side during each of her treatments).... anyway, back to my story. The rain this morning is so peaceful and makes it a time to reflect.
Wednesday was Christmas, a day that we were so thankful and blessed to be able to spend together as a family of 3. When battling cancer, every day is a blessing, but the holidays are just a little more special to have those you love right by your side. We are finding things to do or see as long as Darren is up to the task. We have seen some very beautiful lights, have spent time watching Christmas movies and playing games! Last night, Sierra created a game just for us. We have not laughed so hard in a very long time! Our daughter is so creative and knows how to have fun, and of course, make amazing drinks for her and I to sample!
Darren's spirits have been in a good place, which is not always an easy thing for him. One of the biggest battles that goes along with fighting cancer is trying to keep your spirit up and and stay positive. Sierra and I (and his BFF Mark) do everything we can to keep his spirit in a good place. His test results had some concerning levels in regards to his liver function and his tumor markers went up 300 points. They ran all new tests this morning as he had his 28th rd of chemo, so we will have updated results tomorrow. Please send a prayer or positive thought our way for the results to be in our favor. On a positive note, Darren got into UT SouthWestern for a second opinion! We go the first week of January! We do not know what other options may be out there, so hopefully this will open the door to a successful treatment.
We wanted to thank everyone who has donated to our family. We have never been in a position to ask for money in our lives, so this means so much to us. Below is a few links if you feel led to donate. Darren can only work 1-3 days a week now due to his energy levels & side effects from chemo. We keep believing there will be a miracle so we won't have to continue with this page. Until then, we will keep believing and know Darren is a fighter and will continue to Kick Cancer's ASS!
Thank you all again for your blessings!
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Zelle - 469.510.2722
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