Another Update on Darrin – April 13, 2008

wdaytonco April 13th, 2008

Darrin called me last night (April 12).  He wanted to get the link for Kevin’s Ironman tracking.  I told him I would send that to him.

But Darrin also shared with me some more news about himself.

He said that the cancer is winning and he’s losing the battle.  His driver’s license has been revoked and so he can no longer take himself to the doctor appointments.  His doctors are giving him until May at best, and Darrin’s asked them to do anything to keep him alive until his daugthter Aimee can graduate from High School.  Darrin would like to be there for that.

Darrin may start 2 new chemotherapies to see if it buys him any more time in the next month or 2.  There’s no guarantees, and I’m not sure what chemos these are – but I suspect they are the very old chemos that weren’t given much hope of working.  But at this point, Darrin’s willing to try anything.

The doctors did not remove all of the brain cancer, as it had grown larger than they planned for treatment, and Darrin is also have more and more problems with breathing because of the cancer spreading in his lungs.  He’s also having difficulty walking because of the cancer in his brain and hips.

Please pray for Darrin and his family, this is a very difficult time for him.  I asked if there was anything we could do for Darrin, and at this point he said please just pray for them!

WGD

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3 Responses to “Another Update on Darrin – April 13, 2008”

  1. # Anonymouson 15 Apr 2008 at 2:22 pm

    Bill,
    On behalf of our family, I would like to thank the IT team of Castle Rock for the website and updates. Most of all, I would like to thank you for the support and encouragement that you have provided for my brother and his family. Congratulations to Keven Capp for his IronMan accomplishment. I’m sure that Kevin will inspire others as Darrin has inspired him. I am very proud of the fight my brother is giving. What a blessing Kim is to Darrin and our family. Honestly, I don’t have the words to express my feelings or thoughts.

    Prayers are much appreciated.
    Jared Clock

  2. # Barbaraon 15 Apr 2008 at 5:10 pm

    I am praying for you! This web-site helps me to keep lifting you up.

    God Bless You!
    Barbara

  3. # Sherrion 17 Apr 2008 at 10:03 am

    My thanks to the people behind the website and those who help keep it updated. It makes it so much easier to find out how Darrin is doing. Darrin, we are praying for you and your family.

    Sherri (Stultz) Parker

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