Update on Will, 3/23/13 (A Note From Angie)

Posted by on Mar 23, 2013 in Updates | 9 Comments

There is no easy way to write the words I am about to write.  Our world has once again been turned upside down and our hearts are broken.  I can hardly bear the pain and fear that I feel right now.

Yesterday, we received devastating news about the progression of Will’s cancer.  Will has had severe pain in his back for the past couple weeks. It started in his chest when we were in the hospital the last time and then seemed to move to his back. It seemed like muscle pain or possibly a fractured rib for awhile and was thought to have been caused by severe coughing and vomiting. The pain was not letting up so the doctor ordered an MRI of his thoracic area.  Our radiation oncologist called and told us that they found a lesion that has fractured his thoracic 4 vertebra and is pressing slightly on Will’s spine causing his pain.  We were told to head to the ER right away.  While in the ER, we also found out that there are multiple nodules in his lungs that are also believed to be cancer.  Will was admitted into the hospital late last night still not knowing exactly what the next steps would be.

They have gone back and forth as to whether they should do surgery, radiation and/or steroids.  They started the steroids last night, but have yet to decide on the other two options.  We have many decisions to make regarding the plan of action… what it will be and if we will choose to proceed in that way or not.

I don’t know what else to say.  I feel pain like I have never felt before and am terrified of what our very near future will look like.

We ask that you would continue to pray.  We still believe in a God that can heal in an instant if he so chooses.  I beg him with every ounce of my being that he will.  Please pray for Will’s pain to lessen and for us and the doctors to have wisdom on which path to go.

With love and a hope that is weary, but is still hope.

Angie

Will and Angie, #GoTeamGray is behind you stronger than ever. Our hearts may be breaking and shellshocked, but our love and hope remain strong. May you draw strength from the Love that surrounds you.

9 Comments

  1. Evelyn Hamlin
    March 30, 2013

    Will and Angie,
    My heart broke when I read about your condition today. The Lord loves you Will, and He can heal your body at anytime. I pray you wake up tomorrow morning without pain and your life restored. Will, you have been instrumental in Jason and my life and I thank you for that. I’m happy you and Jason got to meet and became friends. I love the songs you’s have written for Eclipse. All the hard work and dedication of creating lyrics and incredible music together did not go unnoticed. My wish is that you’s could write more songs in God’s favor. Angie, Thank you for taking care of Will. Your a beautiful woman. God Bless. Your in our hearts and prayers.

    You gave me a nickname “Mama Evelyn” I’ve kept that name all these years.

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  2. Kaisha
    March 26, 2013

    I LOVE U BOTH!!!! I AM PRAYING!!!
    from me n my family in TN

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  3. Tara Littleton
    March 25, 2013

    Prayers are going up for you both! Our God is a healer and He will do just that!! Prayers and love from me and my family in TN!!

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  4. Meghan Daily Larson
    March 24, 2013

    I am also praying for miracles with an urgency and great faith that God is able.
    With love from TN

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  5. Meghan Daily Larson
    March 24, 2013

    I am also praying for miracles with an urgency and great faith that God is able.
    With love from TN :)

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  6. Sarah Jane (Head) Drury
    March 24, 2013

    Since words of comfort seem futile right now, I will simply pray and let the God of Power intercede on yall’s behalf. Love from St. Louis…

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  7. Ronda Shelton
    March 24, 2013

    Dear Will, You have been in my family’s thoughts and prayers for some time. Phillipians 4:13 ” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” I pray for God’s will to be done and for you to find comfort and peace physically and spiritually. Please know that you and your family are being prayed for and loved from all of us “back home”. I can’t begin to imagine the fight you are going through, but keep it up!! <3 hugs and prayers! ~Ronda

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  8. Bill & Julie Helt
    March 24, 2013

    Keeping you in our prayers. Our church family also

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  9. Mandy Braselton
    March 24, 2013

    Angie,
    Your hope and strength are touching so many lives. My heart is sick thinking about how you feel, how you hurt. May Gods real and tangle love be evident to you and Will today. May you feel His embrace. Praying, thinking of and crying with you from afar.

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