Please take a moment to read this letter from Alyssas husband and then pray for their sweet family. Please also join me in supporting not only their decisions but their request for space in this season. Calling and visiting would be tempting but please hear his plea for space to deal with all of this the best way they know how. Thank you for your continued support for these precious ones. Dear Friends and Family of Alyssa, For the past week, I noticed that Alyssa’s mental state has been fuzzy. She spoke out of context, and began to act more child-like. A few other concerns caught my eye, so we took Alyssa into the doctor’s yesterday. The doctor requested an MRI to see what was going on in her brain. The results of the MRI showed growth in the lesions, as well as some new lesions. To make a long story short, we have decided to stop all chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Alyssa’s parents and I made the decision, because Alyssa does not have the clarity of mind. We will begin hospice care soon. For now, Karen, Greg, and I will take care of Alyssa. Just two days ago, Sam and Charlotte jumped into bed with Alyssa, and they all enjoyed a moment together. We have not told Sam anything yet, and you should not either. You just need to love my children, as Alyssa would. Alyssa and I share brief moments during this time. Every time she wakes up, I tell her that I love her, and she says she loves me too. She also asks why I am crying, and I tell her that it’s because I love her so much. She does not seem to understand what is going on, and does not seem to be in much pain. The doctor said that she may pass away within 2 to 3 months. For those of you that have prayed for us, please pray that Alyssa passes away sooner than that. She is the Lord’s, and it is time for her to be with Him in Paradise. Your gut reaction may be to “like” this post. Do not “like” this post. This is the most painful thing a parent and a husband can go through, and there is nothing to like about how cancer is destroying Alyssa’s body. DO NOT: visit us, call us, send flowers, or food. There will be a time for that, but for now, it is too much for us to juggle. Thank you to everyone that has loved her. She is very easy to love. -Randy- — with Karen Johnson
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 20:31:56 +0000
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