A message from Michael Monday, January 12, 2009 - 8:38 PM
I'm sitting here by Kyle's side in a room at Brigham and Women's
Hospital and I felt led to write this letter as some form of comfort as
we walk through the darkest time of our lives. As you all know, my wife
Kyle was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in February of 2007.
Standing by her side and seeing her physically and emotionally face this
horrible disease, I've realized that not only is she the love of my
life, she is an angel and the most inspirational person I've ever known.
I've stood faithful and hopeful in prayer through this battle, yet to
see my love suffer and endure the pain and discomfort that she has over
the past two years breaks my heart into a million pieces. No one
deserves this, especially Kyle.
You see, she is the backbone of our family, a pillar of strength, and as
unselfish as one can be. She doesn't want any credit for anything she
does but truth be known - she deserves all credit. She is the perfect
wife, mother and such a blessing to everyone she meets. I constantly
wrestle with the reality of this monster that invades her body and I can
tell you that it's been a tremendous struggle to see my wife so sick. I
have felt so helpless and at times completely hopeless, but I know I
must be strong for my family and be that pillar of strength too, as
she's been throughout our marriage of almost 23 years.
When our son Michael was born, Kyle was hospitalized for over 2 weeks
due to a severe blood clot in her leg. I was on tour at the time and I
would fly home after shows to be with her and then fly out to catch the
next show. I remember that time as if it was yesterday and I recall how
brave and strong Kyle was then. It was a testament of her courage and an
example to me. She never complained and she picked up the pieces and
carried on with taking care of our newborn son, Michael.
Kyle is also a very accomplished and successful makeup artist. This is
actually how we met. She drove from Cape Cod to LA in the early eighties
with a degree in child psychology but once there, she decided to pursue
a career in makeup. Through hard work and perseverance, she went on to
work in film and television. Her career had not even peaked and she
chose to give it all up to spend 100% of her time raising Michael and
Ellena as I toured the world. She sacrificed everything for us and again
this was a testament of who Kyle is - a loving, caring, unselfish wife
and mother. She wouldn't have it any other way. She has given me so much
joy and I guess I just wanted to give all of you a glimpse of who Kyle
is and the character that she bestows.
We covet and cherish every prayer from everyone of you and I thank you
for taking the time to read my thoughts as I sit here by my love. If you
can, pray for Kyle's body and immune system to gain enough strength to
fight so her body can get back to some sort of normal state,
specifically her digestive system. She hasn't eaten for days due to
nausea and it won't pass. She's very weak and I just want to take her home.
I'll update as time permits. Kyle sends her love too. She lit up when I
told her that I would post and ask all of you to pray. It means so much.
More than you know.
Always,
Michael
Stryper at ShoutLife.com
http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=4972&bulletin_id=98152&view_mode=bulletin
Join me in Praying for this great family...
Don
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