David’s Story

Site created on February 17, 2018

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The beginning of a journey  (https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/davidedwards6/journal/view/id/5a8cbcc8d398d056671a1ffc)Journal entry by Kaye Edwards — a minute ago

David finally (really) retired from Church of the Covenant in Lynchburg, VA. In February of 2016 we moved to rural Kentucky to be closer to family in Kentucky and in Indiana, especially our precious granddaughter, Arabella and her parents. It would be an understatement to say that David has had a difficult time since we made this move. As the beautiful spring began to bloom he began to have sinus infections and bouts of bronchitis, one after another. We discovered that he had developed severe allergies and he started weekly allergy shots. but the sinus infections and bronchitis continued. In January he had very successful sinus surgery and could finally breathe. However, soon after the surgery he began to have difficulty swallowing. In early February he had a scope that showed a mass at the base of his esophagus. Testing proved it to be cancer.  A follow-up PET scan showed that the cancer had spread to his liver and attached to one back rib bone.  

Chemo treatments begin on Monday, February 26, 2018.  It is projected that the treatment will continue for about 4 months with one week of three treatments and then a week off to look at lab results and see how he is doing. He is receiving care from the Bardstown Cancer Center, which is only about 12 miles away from where we live. David has great confidence in the doctors and staff of this center and the care he is receiving there.

We so appreciate your prayers and all the positive/healing energy that you can send our way. David has very little energy and talking is difficult. Please feel free to contact us but know that David will probably not be able to respond personally to your concerns.

Love to you, our friends and family.

Kaye Read More of the journal titled "The beginning of a journey"  (https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/davidedwards6/journal/view/id/5a8cbcc8d398d056671a1ffc)

Newest Update

Journal entry by Kaye Edwards

As many of you already know from social media, David died this morning about 5:30 am. I am amazed how quickly the news has spread.

Shelley and Kent are still here with me and they got to see him and say good-bye just a couple of hours before he died. It was not an easy death as he was having trouble breathing and that was difficult to watch. But now he is totally whole, completely one with the love and light of God, and no more pain. Thanks be to God.

David is being cremated and we are planning two services to celebrate his life. The first one will be at the Sisters of Motherhouse in Loretto, KY on Saturday, May 11 at 1:30 in the afternoon. A reception will follow. The second will be at the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. in the late summer or early fall. The date is yet to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be made to the Loretto HeadStart Program of Central Kentucky Community Action Council, 332 Hood Ave, Lebanon, KY 40033.

Our family is beyond grateful for the love and support we have received from all of you over this past year. One truly feels the healing that is sent through prayer. Thank you. Love, Kaye
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