^{Support Registry Update}

Thursday, 5/29

In support of
Kelly Shirley

Hi Everyone,

Kelly has experienced another set back. This past Sunday we had to bring Kelly back the the ER. Her oxygen levels and breathing continued to decline since she was discharged last Friday. Unfortunately the efforts in the ER to help her breathing did not work and Kelly was admitted to the ICU where she was intubated and put on a ventilator. After a couple of days on the ventilator, they were able to exubate her and fit her with a high flow nasal cannula. This seemed to stabilize her for a couple of days but after experiencing some dangerous heart rate levels and heavy labored breathing the decision was made to re-intubate her last night.

With everything Kelly has been through this year her right lung continues to struggle with what they thought was a large amount of inflammation and scar tissue from the various pneumonias and radiation she was treated with. Unfortunately, the medications and steroid regimes have not shown enough progress in treating this.

Her team of doctors are still working through the right approach to increase her lung capacity. We're pending an update from her Pulmonary doctor. Her Oncologist did decide yesterday evening before last nights intubation to start Kelly on some chemotherapy. The hope is that the chemo will aid in reducing the inflammation, rid any cancer cells that might be causing her issues, and hopefully help the function of her right lung.

While the unknown has been hard to deal, we are hopeful and pray that Kelly will be able to pull through all of this. Please pray that the doctors are able to determine the right treatment to hopefully get her off the ventilator and on the road to recovery.

Chad

Chad Shirley
about 1 year ago

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Amccullough090 about 1 year ago

Stay strong Kelly, you're constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Chad - appreciate you keeping us in the loop.

Jenmarie03 about 1 year ago

I love you, Kelly! I am praying for your quick healing and recovery! I hope you are home and back with your babies soon. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Donna Mcgaha about 1 year ago

Thanks for the update! Praying for healing and strength.

Olivia.matheson about 1 year ago

Come on Kelly!!!!!! Sounds like you have a great team. Praying for excellent response from chemo and that her lung heals. Praying for you too

Martha Shirley about 1 year ago

Praying for you with all my heart and prayers. Our family loves you and we need you to be among us. Stay strong, keep the faith that God is with you in all these difficult times. Love Grandmother

Barbara Kohlhausen about 1 year ago

I am so sorry for Kelly and her family. Prayers and more positive energy coming her way.🙏

Krista deKryger about 1 year ago

May the doctors find the way to bring Kelly the support and strength she needs to be healthy again. May Kelly and each of you who love her so feel the love and concern of all your friends. We are here praying and pulling for you.

Emtb3857 about 1 year ago

I know you and your s strong person. You have a will to live keep thinking positive. I know I keep saying it will help. Iv made it 5 years and it’s the hardest thing Iv ever done. I know you can do it because you have a lot of support. Love you and family always.

Linda McBride about 1 year ago

During this challenging time, I want you to know you are not alone. Your strength and resilience inspire all of us. Please remember you have a supportive network of family and friends who care deeply for you. We are here for you, cheering you on every step of the way. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy erickson about 1 year ago

Oh no! I hate to hear this for her and for you and the girls! Cancer is a SH@*^#Y card to be dealt and she had been doing so well and was a support to me during my recent cancer surgery all while dealing with her own. Will pray for her, your family and yes that the doctors can find a successful solution!!!

Joan Dellinger about 1 year ago

So many prayers said for Kelly, you, your beautiful girls, and the doctors to find the treatments to get Kelly on the road to recovery🙏❤️ Kelly, keep fighting girl! We love you❣️

Betsy Decker about 1 year ago

Chad, you don't know me, but I live behind you. Please know that your family has been in my prayers for months and many of your neighbors are with you in prayers.

Brenda Carper about 1 year ago

Your entire family and your doctors are in my prayers every night. Expect miracles.

Pam Tallmadge about 1 year ago

Praying Praying Praying!!!!! Chad, please call me for anything you all need.

Trudy Wojciechowski about 1 year ago

So so sorry to hear of your additional health struggles Stay strong - lots of love and prayers coming your way !

Samjreasoner about 1 year ago

Praying for you and your healthcare team, Kelly 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 XOXO

Leigh Martin about 1 year ago

We are praying for Kelly and family!! Love and hugs!

Kelli Bunkley about 1 year ago

Praying for strength for Kelly and the whole family! You guys are in our thoughts! Stay strong!

Jeff Morford about 1 year ago

Continued prayers for Kelly and all of you. Keep fighting and stay strong!

Erica.calhoun about 1 year ago

The Calhoun family is in constant prayer for Kelly, you and AS & BS. #KellyStrong #ShirleyStrong

Wilma Rowe about 1 year ago

Kelly you are so strong and so loved and I know you are going to win this battle. Just keep fighting and know that our loving God is with you, Chad, the doctors and all your family. I love you, Nina

Jill Singer about 1 year ago

Oh Chad, I can’t even begin to imagine what you and Kelly are going through. She is such a fighter and I continue to pray for her and all of you❤️🙏❤️

Rita Flynn about 1 year ago

Of course my prayers continue! 🙏💗

Lee Barnes about 1 year ago

Praying for your health and recovery, Kelly. Thanks for the update, Chad. Sending hugs to you all.

Tina Shareef about 1 year ago

Chad, every day and throughout the day and night we are praying for Kelly and all of you! Praying for God to bring miracles and wisdom to the doctors that are caring for Kelly. A lot in this life we do not understand, but keep the faith and trust God with all of it.

Jenny Kraft about 1 year ago

Kelly!! I so hate this for you!! You are the strongest lady I know! You will get through this. Much love and prayer to you, the girls, and Chad.

Connie Meinken about 1 year ago

Will always be here for Kelly and your entire family as you continue this journey of healing. Her strength through this road of recovery is strong. Every breath forward is a triumph. And we are all here to support her and you guys! Thanks for the update. Praying for her and the family. 💗

Cranford Ann about 1 year ago

Praying for Kelly and your family.

Jamie Kirts about 1 year ago

Praying for you, Kelly and for the whole Shirley family! You’ve got this, keep fighting. Sending so much love!

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