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Tuesday, 6/10

In support of
Kelly Shirley

All,

I wanted to let everyone know that Kelly continues to be in the ICU at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. Things continue to be challenging for Kelly. What was initially thought to be challenges with pneumonia have led doctors to conclude that a lot of Kelly's complications are more to do with her cancer. It appears her cancer is more aggressive than her targeted therapy pill can handle. Thus, they will continue an aggressive chemo treatment every 3 weeks in hopes of battling the cancer and increasing her lung capacity.

Kelly continues to be intubated and on a ventilator but has shown slight improvements with her vent settings but not enough to be extubated or have the vent removed. It was decided late last week that Kelly will go through a tracheostomy which will allow her to be less sedated and have the ability to focus on physical therapy while we continue the treatment of chemo and targeted therapy. The hope is that Kelly will eventually get to the point of coming off the ventilator as well as having the trach removed. We pray with time along with the added treatment that Kelly will continue to persevere over this challenging time. Kelly's focus and attitude never waivers and is constantly asking what she can do or achieve each day.

Myself along with our entire family are super grateful for the overwhelming amounts of prayer and support as we navigate this set back but continue to stay encouraged that God will ultimately see Kelly through this and back home to her girls.

Thank you for the continued prayers!

Chad

Chad Shirley
about 1 year ago

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Marcelle Michael about 1 year ago

My prayers are with Kelly. Our prayers are with her doctors that they can continue to find the right treatment . Sending my love to family. .

Olivia.matheson about 1 year ago

Amen!! That girl is nothing but a fighter. Praying chemo works its wonders. You got this Kelly! Hang in babe! Chad- what an amazing husband you have been.

Courtney Gaines about 1 year ago

You got this Kelly!! Praying for you 🩷 Chad- please let me know if you or the girls need anything .

Leighannaabernethy about 1 year ago

Continued prayers! Send love!

Joan Dellinger about 1 year ago

Thanks Chad for the updates and know that Kelly and the entire family remain in our prayers and wishes for Kelly to keep that fighting spirit and get on the other side of this. Much love🩷

Joan Wojciechowski about 1 year ago

Kelly is strong. She will overcome this difficult challenge. She has a HUGE army of prayer warriors in St. Louis, MO, GA, FL,TN, DE, WV, AL, SC and more!

Maryann Damico about 1 year ago

Kelly, you are so strong and I know you’re fighting hard. One day at a time! Praying for you daily.

Kathy erickson about 1 year ago

What a strong woman dealing with all of this and lucky to have you and the girls and the whirlwind of support that your friends and family send! I think about her often. Prayers for strength and healing!!

Kellie Pack about 1 year ago

Praying for your continued strength and that God lay his healing hands on Kelly while she continues to battle and persevere.

Cmralph25 about 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing these updates. Sending Kelly all the continued prayers!!!! Hugs to you all ❤️

Patricia Stamps about 1 year ago

Thank you, Chad, for the update. Prayers will continue for all of you, the medical team and that the chemo will be effective. May you feel God’s Presence and Comfort.

Linda McBride about 1 year ago

Thank you for the update. Continued prayers for Kelly and your family,

Amy Elder about 1 year ago

Keeping Kelly, you, and your family in my thoughts and prayers, wishing you all strength and comfort during this time.

J.a.burkejr about 1 year ago

Kelly, you are such an amazing spirit. The light has always shined bright in you. I'm sending lots of love to you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything.

Diane Robinson about 1 year ago

Praying for Kelly and your family. I’m so sorry. I think about you all the time.

Tina Shareef about 1 year ago

5:48pm+ Praying for Kelly every day and throughout the day and for all family members and medical team. Also asking all prayer warriors I know to join us in prayer. Standing firm in hope🙏♡

Kelly Grant about 1 year ago

My prayers continue everyday for Kelly, you, and your family.

4nancyw about 1 year ago

Praying for Kelly and the family. I will add her to our Bible Study’s prayer list as well. She has many prayer warriors lifting her up to our healing God.

Lee Barnes about 1 year ago

Praying for her strength to fight and be healed. Sending much love to her and all of you.

Cranford Ann about 1 year ago

I pray that God will work through Kelly’s doctors to heal her and may he be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Leigh Martin about 1 year ago

Bless your heart Chad! We love you and am praying for Gods healing hand to be on Kelly!

Phyllis Wojciechowski about 1 year ago

All are in Kelly, you are in our hearts, our prayers and always in our thoughts, love to Chad and the girls, too! Fight like a girl!👊🏻

Soxahern about 1 year ago

I am praying for you my friend and think about you, Kelly, and the girls often.

Samjreasoner about 1 year ago

Thinking about you and your family, Kelly! Praying for you and your medical team! Sending so much love and healing energy.

Micheal Spann about 1 year ago

Prayers up for you!

Heather Denton about 1 year ago

Thank you for the update Chad. Kelly I’m praying for you and your family every day ❤️

Lois Shipman about 1 year ago

Sending healing prayers! As well as for Family!❤️🙌🏻🙏🏻

Tammy Largin about 1 year ago

Kelly you are a fighter!! You can beat this!! My prayers are with you and your family ❤️

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