Sophie, I am so very sorry. Jason was larger than life in many ways and he will never be forgotten by me and by so many. I'm so glad God brought you two together and allowed you to know such deep love. This will forever be a beautiful part of your story, that you were loved completely by a completely wonderful man of God. Jason sat down with me in the beginning days of starting my ministry, TrueNorth Freedom Project. He had dreams of opening a cafe where anti-trafficking organizations with goods to sell could do that. He had such a good heart and soul. He will be so missed. Praying God will comfort your hearts as only He can. Love and prayers, Anne Kerr

Sending you caring thoughts and heartfelt prayers!!!! He was a beacon of light in the Class of '92!

My heart is heavy, I am so far away and so far removed, but my prayers go out ot you all. I havent seen this college friend since college but my mind remembers his big smile so clearly. The collective "we" is holding you in our hearts.
Julie

Love you guys. What a strong influence you were in your GoodNaz days.

Sophie, thank you for courageously providing a glimpse of the raw, broken, heartbreaking place you all are as a family. I consider it a great honor to continue to join you all in prayer and believing God for a miracle, and simultaneously praying that He provides the warmth, comfort, hope, strength, glory, and provision that only He can. Thank you for being so authentic in this struggle and Keith and I continue to lift y’all up. I’m so so so sorry you all are having to experience this. I’m just so sorry friend. I’m grieving alongside you. You’re in our prayers.

My heart goes out to you and your family. I have walked the journey you are on so I understand all too well what your heart feels. Continued prayers for each and every one of your family.

Praying for all of you. You are a wonderful wife and mother. Jason will forever be grateful for you.

Deeply praying and holding your experience in my heart, Team King! I walked stage 4 pancreatic cancer with my father in an intense, meaningful, sacred experience which echoes to me again as I read all that you're going through. The grace that comes in the moments is enough as it helps you face each challenge and blessing and unknown. God is with you. Love is with you. We all are with you.

(Only if this is helpful, otherwise totally disregard, here were some helpful, untraditional tactics along the way that served us well. You find what works for you - or rather, somehow it just finds you too. ) Here's what I can pass along:
* Peppermint essential oil on cotton balls or kleenex helped relieve nausea, even just temporarily.
* You can call the fire department to come and help with any moves and transfers. Their team didn't feel like they were 'treating a patient,' they came with down-to-earth, compassionate support that felt like we were all just part of their brotherhood - and that was healing to all of us.
* I called in every opportunity and advocate hospice had to offer - social workers, med equipment, music therapist, therapy animals and even the supports that were just for the caregiver so I could have as much time 'being' instead of 'doing.' That said, the doing was it's own grace and connection together, too.
* I found a massage therapist who would come to the house and understood the situation. She taught me how I could rub feet, circulate fluids and calm the body through different strokes and pressure. Actually, I think hospice found her for me.
* Marijuana helped immensely when he was up for it. He chose to smoke it like he did in college for nostalgia ;) There are clearly better forms of it and ways of administering it for different stages of pain and tension.
* I don't know who paid attention to having soothing music and scents going but that was meaningful in the midst of trying to keep up emotionally and mentally with all that would happen in moments. It brought a pace to the chaos that matched the peace that was present in it all too.

So much love to all of you.

Continuing to pray for a miracle, sweet cousin! And praying desperately for all of your precipus hearts during this time. Praying Jason's body is made whole on this side of heaven and, no matter the outcome, asking for peace and understanding and the hope of our Savior to fill each of you up. Sending you so much love from back home in Indiana. Love you all!

Sophie, you are an amazing wife, mother and all around woman. I am in awe of you and your beautiful husband as you fight on. We are praying. Please know we are here for whatever you need. We don't want to be intrusive but want you to know you are loved.