MsC1210 6 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Hello Everyone. A few of you have sent me private messages and posted to the forums inquiring about our friend Darrell. I have left a couple of emails for him as well as text messages and had gotten no response. This is completely out of character for him. This morning I phoned him and his Uncle Bob answered the phone. Darrell is currently in the Cardiac Care Unit of his local hospital. He has a condition called ARDS, (acute respiratory distress syndrome) and is not doing well. His lungs have been bleeding out, and he is on a ventilator. The doctors have him in a drug induced semi~coma to help keep him comfortable. Because he is so weak the doctors have stopped the chemo and at this point it is not looking likely that they will resume it, at least not for some time. Please pray for him. I need not go into further detail here as I am fairly certain that we all know this is not a very good situation. I have had the wonderful blessing of getting to know Darrell and his fighting spirit and wonderful, positive attitude have been such wonderful inspiration to many of us. I will update you all as I learn more, Keep the prayers and positive thoughts coming. I am sure Darrell feels them all. My best to you all Chris Link to post Share on other sites
shineladysue 0 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Chris, Thank you for updating us about Darrell. This is such sad news. Prayers coming... Love, Sue Link to post Share on other sites
nikkala 0 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I am so sorry to hear this. I have been wondering about him. Darrell will be firmly in my prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
trish2418 0 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Lots of prayers being said for Darrell. Thanks for updating, Chris. Trish Link to post Share on other sites
Don Wood 3 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Prayers for Darrell. Link to post Share on other sites
daggiesmom 0 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Very, very sad to read this about Darrell. I will pray for him and his family. He is so loved here. Joanie ((())) Link to post Share on other sites
Welthy 0 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Thanks for getting us information, as I'm sure we all have been wondering about Darrell. Prayers and well wishes for Darrell. Welthy Link to post Share on other sites
Ry 0 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I am so sorry to read this - what a horrible thing to have happen. Chris- I feel for you also, I know you have become good buddies and this must just break your heart-- Link to post Share on other sites
RandyW 32 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Prayers and Positive thoughts coming up. Some timews the hospital is what we ned to regroup and get better. Hoping and Praying for that. Link to post Share on other sites
ztweb 0 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 My prayers go out to Darrel and his family and friends. Jen Link to post Share on other sites
EastCoastLadi 0 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Chris, This is so very sad about Darrell. I hope and pray that he will make it through this. Grace Link to post Share on other sites
Ann 0 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Saying prayers for Darrell. Link to post Share on other sites
karen335 0 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Thanks Cyn gor letting us know... Lot's of prayers for Darryl. Please keep us posted. God Bless, Karen Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Lamb 1 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Our prayers going up as well for Darrell. Link to post Share on other sites
mamasbabygirl 0 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Many prayers for Darrell and his family are being sent from here... Link to post Share on other sites
carolhg 10 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Thank you very much for the update. I will certainly pray for Darrel and keep him in prayer. Carol Link to post Share on other sites
eppie 0 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 hugs and kisses to you Darrel. Lighting a candle in hope for you, babe! eppie Link to post Share on other sites
KatieB 358 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 oh (((darrell))) You have my prayers, buddy. Link to post Share on other sites
tnmynatt 0 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Praying! Link to post Share on other sites
Treebywater 0 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I am praying. Please send him all of our love. Link to post Share on other sites
Don M 0 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Darrell has my prayers. Don M Link to post Share on other sites
Maryanne 0 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Oh Chris, I was hoping not to see a post like this. I am heart broken and in tears right now. He is such a class act. Always up and optimistic. He never complained once. I can't even post right now. I pray for him, I hate picturing him in his present condition. G-d help him. Please a miracle... Maryanne Link to post Share on other sites
dchurchi 0 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Praying for Darrell and his family. Please let them all know we are keeping Darrell in our hearts and prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
tkelley 0 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 So sorry to hear this, sending prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
cindi o'h 0 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Mar said it. "class act"... what's not to love about Darrell. All love and prayers for you, Darrell! Thanks Chris, I know how difficult it is to post not so good news, but thank you for doing that for Darrell and for us. God will hold him close. Cindi oh Link to post Share on other sites
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