With Dudley traveling back and forth to Winston-Salem to be with his mom, dad, and sister, while also needing to be home with his wife and kids, this season has become an unexpected financial strain on their family. Any help with a meal, restaurant or grocery gift cards, or gas gift cards would be an incredible blessing. These small acts of kindness can make a big difference and allow Dudley to focus on being where he is needed most—supporting his mom and caring for his own family. Thank you for loving and supporting the Raye family during this difficult time. Every gift, prayer, and act of kindness means more than you know. A note from Dudley- This past Thursday afternoon, our family received a phone call from the hospital where Mom has been staying. Her doctors wanted to meet with us, so my sister and I met with her medical team and the palliative care team Friday morning. We were given some difficult news. The cancer has spread “far and wide,” as her doctor put it, and surgery is no longer an option. Mom was given the choice of coming home with hospice care or coming home and continuing to fight with chemotherapy, with the hope that treatment will slow the cancer, reduce some of it, and help her feel better. Mom chose to fight. She was able to come home yesterday and is planning to begin chemotherapy this week. Her labs have been good, and right now, there is no way to know exactly how much time we have. It could be weeks, months, or even a year. So much depends on how her body responds to treatment. These have been some incredibly dark and difficult days for our family. But even in the middle of the uncertainty, the Lord has been so good to us. We are trusting Him to watch over Mom, our family, and all of those who love her. We are hoping, praying, and believing for a miracle. Thank you for loving our family, praying for us, and walking alongside us through this difficult journey. We are so grateful for every bit of support and kindness.
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