Mark’s Story

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Journal entry by Kimberly Berkompas

I hate to post this, but I feel like I need to. I had to make the hardest decision I have been faced with this far. I have decided to discontinue the aggressive cancer treatments and call in Hospice 😩

Mark's body is not responding to the treatments he has been doing and the cancer is now entered the bloodstream and spreading rapidly.

The last treatment that he could try would only prolong where he is now and Mark would never want to stay this immobile and in constant pain like this.

My heart is broken, but I feel it is the best option at this point. Family all agree, it's very hard, but at the same time peaceful knowing they will keep him as comfortable as possible.

I just want to thank you all again for the love and prayers for all of our family, they haven't gone unnoticed.

I don't know what else to say and the tears are soaking my neck and shirt now, so please just pray for peace💜🙏
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