11/03/2026
Earlier this week I posted about a customer swapping out eggs at the farmstand, then I received this in a family facebook post, Brian is my 1st cousin
In the blink of an eye, life can take a different course.
A few weeks ago, our family started noticing several odd symptoms going on with Brian. Not being able to make sense of it, he went to the ER and shortly after, he was admitted to the hospital. It didn’t take long for a CT scan and MRI to be ordered and he was diagnosed with a mass in his brain. He had a biopsy within just a few days. It took just a couple more days and the results came back confirming he has a glioblastoma, which is a very aggressive cancerous tumor in his brain. The location of the tumor and how far it has already progressed makes it inoperable. Because of this tumor, Brian also struggled with some physical ailments making it difficult to walk thus keeping him in the hospital initially.
As we were deciding what rehab place to take him for PT, suddenly already existing symptoms were worsening. Things were starting to stack up and it was getting more difficult to figure out the best course of action. For several days, we went back and forth trying to manage symptoms and figure out the next step to hopefully make progress and maybe get more time with him. But a few days ago, another CT scan confirmed that his symptoms worsening was actually in fact the tumor again, progressing in the brain which led us to make very difficult decisions as a family.
As of today, Nov 2, Brian is still with us and in the hospital and we have transitioned him to Comfort Care, which is essentially keeping him comfortable without any life-saving efforts involved. God is calling him home. Our hearts are so broken and our minds are still in shock. And we still pray for a miracle. But we feel an incredible peace that God is ready to receive him. We’ve already felt an outpouring of love and support and we will need that in the days ahead as well.
Additionally, weeks prior to all of this, Brian and Jennifer have both become unexpectedly unemployed. We don’t know why God allows things the way he does, but we know God is still in control and He has a plan. But in the midst of this, Jennifer is navigating everyday expenses and financial burdens, no health insurance initially and having to move quickly to get things established, on top of getting other affairs in order. We share that not to ask anyone to do anything, but because we know you…our friends and family…care about her.
If you are wondering how you can help, here are a few ways:
• Prayer…for continued peace in decisions and clear paths forward and unity in our family
• Share encouragement here in a post
• Monetary gifts/Donations can be made to Jennifer directly using Zelle (417-576-4601) or Apple Pay (if another app is preferred, reach out to BJ, Naomi, Brock, or Valerie)
• Cards can be mailed to Jennifer at 214 Lewis Ln, Venus, TX 76084
We ask that no flowers or plants at this time, most days are still spent at the hospital.
Please know that we are not asking you to give, but simply search your heart for what you feel led to do at this time. And pray. Pray for Brian to be at peace and for our family as we navigate the days ahead.
Psalms 23:4 (AMP) "Even though I walk through the sunless valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me."
Malachi 4:2 (NLT) "But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture."
