Cancer Journey Playlist - bit.ly/KrockCancerJourney Brian's Music - briankrockmusic.com Latest Live Stream - ua-cam.com/video/bwywgjJ3940/v-deo.html GoFundMe - www.gofundme.com/jessicakrock Brian has been my rock throughout this entire cancer journey that we've been so unexpectedly thrown into. Honestly, if this were the other way around, I'd be a complete and absolute mess. He has been by my side EVERY single step of the way. He gives me my strength when I am at my lowest. In some ways, I think a cancer diagnosis can be even harder on those we love than the person who is diagnosed. There are so many "what-ifs" we have to ponder on a daily basis, all while being strong and not giving up the fight. For today's video, I wanted him to share with you how he is doing because I think it's such an important thing to talk about. From the moment I was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer, his entire world has been turned upside down as well. I hope by him sharing, maybe it can help others who are helping their loved ones through this process. PEEF, Hope & Love, Jessica & Brian ❤
For Brian, I get it, my partner is the love of my life as well for the last 29 years. I have a healing and blessing book that I've kept going over 25 years with around a dozen or so healers, 5hat send prayers, love & light daily wevall do thus for all of us keep books with people in need in our books. Ive added you & Jessica to my book, so do receive all loving prayers and healing energies from folks! Also, my partner is a singer songwriter who plays lead and acoustic guitar. When she needs to de-stress one of her outlets to just hang with other musicians play, sing , as m usuc allow one to express emotions out loud. Big extra bonus if in nature with great vegan food! If you ever want to talk even food talk my food is on fb under (StarMuse Cheryl Short) That spacing and caps. I just turned 60, my partner 69. All my recipes are free to all. So while we enjoy your videos we're not seeking to use up your time but offer help via communication, prayers & meditation. Take care.
OK, coming with some comments and advice, however, not for your wife but for you, Brian. I hear you putting yourself in the background your wife has the cancer, not me... You, my friend, believe it or not, have the hardest road ahead. Of course your wife has a lot to deal with and no doubt some very difficult treatments. But, you'll need to stay on top of all the numerous medical duties/appts/meds/records/ects, maintain the house & bills, lovely care for your wife, try to get some sleep and in the middle of it all hide your fears & worries and smile.... My husband had 2 liver transplants in 2004, was diagnosing 2003 and not really back on his feet until the end of 2005. I was the official records keeper, researcher, appt sch'dler, medications director...and the list went on. I can already hear you walking down that path. Because I couldn't control his survival, so I controlled everything else. The doctors, nurses and hospitals loved me. However, what I wasn't good at was taking care of myself! Oh, I thought I was OK, everyone kept telling how well I was handling everything. The sad truth isI wasn't handling it at all. I developed peptic ulcers that started bleeding. I ending up losing 3/4 of my stomach due to them. You absolutely need to find a solid support system. A support group of ppl going through what you are (today) really helps. It's also a great network for all the medical issues you are likely to face. I've no doubt the Mayo Clinic offers them. Maybe your more zen than me, but my super A Type personality allowed me to outwardly deal with the stress, so I thought I was good, but all I did was bury it. Find time for yourself, it's extremely important. Take help when offered, it's often hard to say yes, but it helps. It also lets friend relatives feel like they are helping too. I pretty much did it all myself, we were old and parents had passed and family and friends weren't near us. Sending lots of love, being a caregiver, even when it's our choice, is really hard. Be good to yourself, than you can be your best for your wife. ❤️🙏🤗
Stopped by your channel to see if you posted an update recently.. I'm praying for you both and wanted you to know that even when you aren't here you are loved and thought about. ❤️❣️❤️
Dear Brian, I am a 69 yrs old Dutch lady stage IV ovarian cancer “survivor”. I am a stranger to you but wanted to let you know how proud I am of you. Thank God for young people like yourself. You do what is best for yourself and your darling wife. Take this journey one step at a time but most importantly stay positive. Surround yourselves with positive people. Do fun things whenever you both feel up to it because at times this cancer journey can be a very bumpy road and neither Jessica nor you might feel up to doing much else than do what needs to be done. Sending you both much love!
'Something always needs to be done' is not a problem mate, it is a gift. My baby girl was diagnosed with a pediatric brain tumor when she was 11 months old. It was a death sentence, but she turns 29 this month. After her years of surgery, chemo and radiation, I remember looking at the faces of the new parents who had obviously just gotten the news...There is no silver bullet, keep moving, living, loving an laughing.
I was diagnosed with Stage III lung cancer in 1997 at the age of 33. The recurrence rate if you survive 5 years is 50%, but I was later told most don't make the 5 years. I've been in remission a little over 25 years, Jessica is young and she will do the same.
Not only are you going to help Jessica through this, you are going to help others by sharing your experience as you both go through the recovery process. We are on this earth to love and take care of each other.
I walked in your shoes in 2009. My wife was diagnosed with a rare deadly uterine cancer at 47 years old. What I learned from that is your mate’s health is the biggest stress of your life. Also, as a man, husband, we want to solve or fix problems that come up with our wife. I had to learn and accept the fact that I could not fix this. So it becomes something out of our control and that is hard to deal with. Staying positive is the best thing we can do that is in our control. I do not wish what your going through right now on anybody. You have to go through it to truly understand all the emotions and feelings that you have to deal with daily. One day at a time, one doctor visit at a time helps to try keeping it some what controlled and not overwhelming. Will continue to follow your journey from a husband’s perspective. Thank you for sharing your feelings. 💪
Hey Brian! I’m an ovarian cancer survivor for 24 years. This is something that helps me always- They whispered to her/him you cannot withstand the storm. She/He whispered back I am the storm. Take care Brian. Love to both of you.
When our daughter was dx 13 yrs ago her husband said the same thing as you..he said she will beat this...I thought the opposite, guess what, he was right. She has beat st. 3 colon cancer. Hugs to you Brian. Feel our love and support.💟
Have been checking to see if you are still making videos???? So many people thinking of you two and would love a “ check in”. Many of us felt you are family .
Hi. I’m your sister in the Lord, and I live in the Galilee. This evening (10th) while I was making supper (@ 7 pm or 11 AM your time) I suddenly felt to stop and pray for Jessica. Now I see from your update that it was great timing…be encouraged: God’s got this!! And your faith and authenticity (both) are an inspiration. 💕🙏🏼
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 15...I had both of my ovaries removed right away so I do not have children.. I then got breast cancer at age 37...I am now 54...I thought I would share my battle to keep you strong...And yes she will beat it and win it keep positive and strong ...God Bless you both. Keep believing Brian
Oh honey, I just want to reach through the phone and give you a humongous Mama Bear hug. Please see if there are any support groups for you for spouses of cancer patients. I love you both so much!
I have been through the cancer journey twice with my oldest sister. She is now 74 year’s old and is living in an assisted living facility. Her second diagnosis of BC was March 2021 and she had to have a mastectomy. She has moderate dementia and does not realize she had a mastectomy. As a caregiver, and one that takes care of her appointments, he is exhausting. Jessica will survive this diagnosis. Many prayers for both of you as you walk this journey 🙏🌷❤️
You have a good head on your shoulders and I think speaking with a therapist is a good course of action. Keeping your strength up on all levels is imperative at this time. Thankfully you have great Faith in a higher Power and this will help both of you walk through this. Sending you both love and light!
Being the spouse of a cancer survivor can be a tough road to hoe, so many emotions. I can attest to this, my DW had S3 ovarian cancer 10 years ago. She always tells me that having me by her side and taking care of her made a huge difference in her recovery. I learned a motto when I was in the Army...no half steppin'! She is doing well now. Brian, you are so blessed to have such a strong support system. All my best to you and especially Jessica!
Praying for you both! I was diagnosed with my first brain tumor in 2002, still fighting a second tumor now. Hugs for y’all and positive results as you follow your Christian beliefs now!
I was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago with gastric signet ring cell adenocarcinoma. The disease has a 5 year survival rate of 8%. I was treated at Mayo in Phoenix, wound up with a gastrectomy and some pretty serious chemo. The 8 months of active treatment was really really tough, but I now have no evidence of disease. It is a close as this diagnosis gets to cured. I feel cured. Like you, I also had no doubt that I would beat it and so far, I have. Like you, faith was really important. I never before or since felt so close to God and so sure in my knowledge that He loved me and had my back. Good luck to you. I believe Jessica will not die of cancer. Hugs.
Brian, you are the best person to be Jessica's support, helper and lover I noticed you did not have a lot of eye contact with the camera. Your emotions are at the surface and that is okay. Reach out for emotional support you may need. I look forward to watching you feed and support Jessica. Your parents are a great support for you and Jessica. God bless the both of you.
Brian, I know all your fans are holding you and Jessica in our hearts, and we all hope and pray for her complete healing. Be sure to get the help you need so you can fully support her.
My husband has had two different types of cancer and survived them both. While this journey may be long and the road rough your faith will see you through.
Your faith is inspiring and is very helpful for me. My daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic in March. I understand just not being able to go to a place where she is not in this world. So I join you in faith.
she is lucky to have you. When I was diagnosed with MS, my husband basically checked out. He couldn't even be in the same room with me when I had to give myself interferon shots. When I went blind for a week and was in the hospital; he stopped by the hospital on the way home from work for about 5 minutes. The wedding vows are very important and most people just gloss over the " in sickness and in health". So with 25 years together, I finally decided it was easier to deal with things by myself. My friends were a huge help when I got cancer. So just remember, your support is the most important thing to help her get through this
I was thinking this too. Statistically most women get let down by the male caretakers where men will have the women stick around to support them. She married a good one ❤️
I have struggled on leaving a comment since the beginning of the diagnosis. Being a caregiver is REAL. It is the realist thing I have ever done for my husband of 32.5 years. He is resting in heaven now. Our situation was quite fast. From his stage four diagnosis in Oct. 2021 to leaving for heaven in April 2022. My sweet husband NEVER gave up hope, and he built me up. I never sought out help to get through it all as I was so busy caring for him. But Brian you do what you need to do. Please know that my prayers are with you both and a long long life together. God Bless.
Hi Brian. I am 16 years cancer free from breast cancer. Cancer is a disease that affects the entire family and you are absolutely spot on getting your own therapist. When ever I see a commercial on TV for Mayo Clinic I send you both a quick prayer. Hugs
Much love to you Both from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦! I have had Brain Tumor issues and Surgery since 2007!! Stay Strong and Positive for each other!!! I find having a Positive Mindset Helps!! I got Sick @38 years old& Now I'm 53!! You are Both Awesome!😎❤️
You are both in my heart and thoughts. Sending positive energy. Please keep care - eat, rest, talk. On a different note - as a retired nurse I’ve witnessed people’s battles with cancer and really took note of the couples….when the person with cancer had a spouse who was a team member. You are a star and the two of you are right up there with one of the best teams I’ve seen. You’ve got this. It’s as hard as anything you’ll ever do but you will win. Hugs my dears.
Sending you a bug hug, and positive energy to stay strong for both of you. Taking care of your mental and emotional health is very important, don't forget about you during this difficult time in your lives.!🙏💕
Having gone through cancer myself seven years ago I really empathize with you and Jessica hang in there and continue to have faith she will make a completely full recovery. God bless you and take care of both of you. Virginia
Brian, please let us all know when Jessica's surgery is so that at time, during her surgery we her support friends, can all say prays for her full recovery. If you are too busy please ask someone close to you to do so. Thank you.
I'm sure you already know this but....my dad had stage 4 metastatic cancer a few years ago and is now in full remission. His treatment will be vastly different from Jessica's BUT high antioxidant smoothies will become your best friend. There will be many days she will not want to eat, but she will need the hydration and nutrition, and smoothies are low effort meals. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I was on a cancer journey two years ago and so much of what you say takes my mind back to details I had not been that present for during treatment. I am one to tackle things and I am so grateful that your detailed sharing has enabled me to heal areas I didn’t know I needed healing in..god absolutely blessed me and utilised me and I am I am so grateful I am here to watch your channel and can cheer you both on and pray also. Much love and much more thanks for your videos 🙏🏻
So I don't have FB or Instagram and you haven't posted in 3 wks. Can we please get a 2 min update? I know your in God's hands but I'm still concerned and love you both...
Hi Brian, Karla living in good ole Oklahoma. Iam so glad that you and Jessica popped up on my u tube page. I’ve watched a few of your videos and it’s shocking to see so so many Younger Adults battling Ca. You are an amazingly loving and caring husband. As a nurse, I think that you seeing a therapist to help you cope with what your going thru as a husband with wife being diagnosed with a very rare Ca. Will help you tremendously. As you need to make sure your needs are being met in order to give all that you need to give to Jess and for your mental health. You both are such a beautiful couple and you and Jess are as 1. It’s so great to know that you both are Christians and have an abundance of Faith. Thank you for a great video as I know in my heart that you and Jess are helping so many that are battling Ca. And this will help so many husbands out there. Prayers and love daily to both of you.
Brian, you are a deeply selfless person in your love and care for Jessica. I'm so glad you have so much support around you both. I love your motto for her that "only old age kills my wife". I sense your passionate and firm held belief in that. You have my prayers that you and Jessica, and your future children and grandchildren, will see the beautiful reality of your motto come to pass, and that it will become the testimony of Life to them and so many others. In the meantime, may you both feel the ever present help and healing and support of our Heavenly Father carrying you both through this season.🙏🏻💛🧡💜✝️
Awww Brian! The love and commitment between you and Jessica is so encouraging and uplifting to my heart ❤. I only discovered your channel by randomly clicking on the video "What's wrong with me?", and I have since watched many of your videos. I'm so glad I found you guys, and thank you for keeping us updated. May the Lord bless, heal and protect you both, in Jesus mighty name!✝
Brian, I am becoming an addict to your voice!!. The way you talk is hypnotizing! What a way you express yourself! Such intensity of emotions! I just wouldn't stop.....
Yes Brian, I stayed up till late last night (I am in Europe) listening to your videos and later on to your songs. Like I told you yesterday, I just would not stop. There is something fascinating about your voice, about the way you put your words together... I was replaying some of your songs to enjoy your lyrics properly....So happy to have found you!. I am aware of the difficult situation you and Jessica are going through and I am here to support you both for as long as this lasts before she recovers. Because like you said, "you just don't function without your wife". Oh, how much I liked the way you said that!!!!!
Thanks so much for this video Brian. It’s really good to hear you talk about how you’re doing during this difficult time. You’re an amazing partner to Jessica. I hope you do find ways to take care of yourself and restore as you move through this journey. Even if you don’t feel like you need to, please try and do some things for yourself. You’re awesome.
I'm in your shoes. My husband was diagnosed stage 4 cancer a year ago. Thankfully, he's in remission. I know the agonizing fear and horror at the thought of living in a world without someone you love so much. It does get easier once the doctors nail down a plan of action and a path forward. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't still terrified at times, especially leading up to the quarterly rechecks. This is our new normal and we're learning to just enjoy every day we have. No one is promised tomorrow- which is a tough lesson to learn. My best wishes to you both!
Love and light to you both during this difficult time 🙏🕯❤. The love you have for each other is a powerful force, she will beat this, and you will both reach a very old age together! 🙌
Time isn't under our control. You learn that watching a love one going through the process and living personally with Doctors plan for yourself. Go local and find a sounding board. Make sure you journal to keep information clear and questions clear. If you are in auto mode, you are in survival mode. Please find some people to guide and help sort. Your strength is required for both of your success. Hugs
Problem solving is natural for males (and others, as well.) Glad you are considering getting someone to talk to. Peace to the Krocks. God will help y'all grieve the life before the diagnosis. I'm so glad I y'all have your faith to help you. I will pray for your motto to be the way things go. I have no doubt you are on top of the research.
You're doing all the right things. In addition, it's very important to live in gratitude every day. When I had cancer with a 40% chance of survival, I didn't care if I was sick or what, I thanked God for the day. That got me thru it and, as a result, I wasn't as stressed.
Woot woot congratulations on the new Krocks. Speaking it to existence. Speaking wholeness and wellness. Yasssssssss speak it! If anyone hasn’t told you today I love y’all.
Just prayed for you two. Much love and prayers going up for you. Abba Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask that you completely heal Jessica. Please give Jessica and Brian a fresh sense of the presence of the Holy Spirit in each moment of their day. ♥
My husband is a helper too and it’s hard for him to find time for himself. We both for the past two years have found our own therapists to be helpful so would highly recommend to find a good therapist. You guys are amazing together and no matter what she knows you love her and support her 1000 percent. It’s beautiful you love her so much. You have so many people rooting for both of you to have success with this and have long and happy healthy life. Ray peat is also a food guy I found success. He is a rare one. I had Lyme and almost died, his diet is mostly dairy based with liver and fruit based and it saved my life. Or even AIP, sure you looked at that with Paleomom…Sorry for the suggestion I know you said you didn’t need anymore. I studied diet for 7 years to be able to live past the Lyme
You are great husband and super nice guy!!👍I can feel how much love and support u give to ur wife!!! U changed ur life around for better and u are strong to support ur wife to fight this horrible disease!!!...God bless!🙏🙏🙏
I agree, this is absolutely the time to speak with a professional. Someone who can remain objective and support you through this process. Sending you and Jessica an abundance of light, health, peace and recovery.
Hun, you guys are the age of my oldest kids so that's how I see you and Jess. I'm praying for you and am in agreement Jessica is going to triumph over this!!
Hi Brian i know its also hard for you as well but to let you know ive been praying and you know the power of prayer!!!!! Everyone please keep praying every time you get a minuet thats all it takes thank you Brian for this video !!! Hang in there
You should talk to someone. My daughter had cancer when she was a teenager. My husband and I just dug in and did what we had to without talking to anyone. I really think we both suffered from a form of PTSD. It took a long time for us to come out of it. I wish we had talked to someone while it was happening.
Oh, Brian!! ...and Jessica!!! My heart hurts for you both... I'm in tears. 😢 I am sending you healing love and light!!! Thank you for sharing your journey...even you most private, scary, and hard parts of your life.
I love your outlook! That's how my grandma viewed both of my grandpa's cancer battles. His first, they gave him 5 years with the risk of it coming back, and it never did--he lived another 25 years from initial diagnosis. His second battle with cancer was a nastier one of a different variety, and he doubled the life expectancy that they gave him (18 months instead of the 9 months they gave him) because we just refused to accept that initial number.
Dear B&J, Found your channel three years ago when I needed to change my diet to help with health issues of my own. It helped so much to see real people being determined to get better at dieting. You take that same example and determination with you now and I send you both all my very best wishes from across the pond
Brian, I’ve been watching you both for a long time. I’m much older, I’m a grandmother so I’m probably older than most of your audience. I’ve had many medical challenges in my life, and I know how it turns your world upside down. My prayers are with you and Jessica. I truly believe in therapy with a good counselor. It may take you time to find one that you can bond with but once you find that person it’s like a godsend. Because of COVID mental health counselors are booked up for months so please start looking now for someone and call every week for possible cancellations. You and Jessica will be okay because you have each other. A support system is essential. I wish you both all the best
So many blessings for you, Brian...you are FANTASTIC and IMMEASURABLE! Jessica is such a trooper and this is just a journey to factor in. All love from Pittsburgh, PA! Nikki
When my husband had cancer, I did find an online support group for his particular type of cancer. It was really helpful in helping me understand more & cope. It is a family disease, affects everyone & in different ways. You are blessed to have each other.! Having your strong faith, support of family, friends, church family, youtube family here will all help you both throughout this journey. “God’s got this❣️” Sending loving thoughts & healing prayers to you both. In His Love, 🙏💕
AMEN!! Believe it and say it!! She will beat this!! In Jesus Name!! You two are a beautiful couple and you are a wonderful husband! You both are so blessed!!
Brian. Please remember to take care of yourself because it's a long and stressful road ahead as her caregiver. When my husband got a blood cancer I stopped eating because of guilt. Why him not me? But one night as I stood outside and prayed, God told me we'd/he'd survive and reach remission and he did. But when he got a highly aggressive secondary cancer I kinda lost it. Even my faith. I didn't take care of my physical, mental or spiritual health. I stopped sleeping and began to overeat, the opposite of the first cancer where I couldn't eat but at least I still had faith. I was also in crazy denial. I mean crazy denial. As a result I developed diabetes, gained lots of weight and now have a heart condition. Looking back I could've prevented all of this but I allowed the stress and non stop worry consume me. Six years later I've been baptized and health slowly recovering but not cured. Please take care of yourself. I pray Jessica begins looking to Father God for her healing. She is tough and she will reach a strong remission.
Having someone to talk to will always help, no doubt. I had a co-worker who had stage 4 pancreatic cancer at age 61 and given aprox 9-12 months, he said, "well I'm not gunna just stop living my life now, and get ready to die" and kept working, and didn't change anything from his normal day to day. His Motto was "if you wanna keep moving, you gotta keep moving" and he survived another 12 years! He worked with us here for 8.5 of those years retiring from being a truck driver at 70! you just never know what blessings will come at you and the positive you put out into the world always finds its way back to you! Best wishes you you all Jess, Brian, families, Peef and Pups.
I am praying fervently for both of you. As a nurse, I know that a positive attitude and faith is essential in both recovery and living the best life with the time one is given. Never stop planning the future, but live the love of each day as it comes. I love you both. You are such an inspiration and testimony.
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Brian has been my rock throughout this entire cancer journey that we've been so unexpectedly thrown into. Honestly, if this were the other way around, I'd be a complete and absolute mess. He has been by my side EVERY single step of the way. He gives me my strength when I am at my lowest.
In some ways, I think a cancer diagnosis can be even harder on those we love than the person who is diagnosed. There are so many "what-ifs" we have to ponder on a daily basis, all while being strong and not giving up the fight.
For today's video, I wanted him to share with you how he is doing because I think it's such an important thing to talk about. From the moment I was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer, his entire world has been turned upside down as well. I hope by him sharing, maybe it can help others who are helping their loved ones through this process.
PEEF, Hope & Love,
Jessica & Brian ❤
Sending love and prayers to you both 💖💖 All can be done with God. I have had cancer 2x and I'm still here and blessed.
For Brian, I get it, my partner is the love of my life as well for the last 29 years. I have a healing and blessing book that I've kept going over 25 years with around a dozen or so healers, 5hat send prayers, love & light daily wevall do thus for all of us keep books with people in need in our books. Ive added you & Jessica to my book, so do receive all loving prayers and healing energies from folks! Also, my partner is a singer songwriter who plays lead and acoustic guitar. When she needs to de-stress one of her outlets to just hang with other musicians play, sing , as m usuc allow one to express emotions out loud. Big extra bonus if in nature with great vegan food! If you ever want to talk even food talk my food is on fb under (StarMuse Cheryl Short)
That spacing and caps. I just turned 60, my partner 69. All my recipes are free to all. So while we enjoy your videos we're not seeking to use up your time but offer help via communication, prayers & meditation. Take care.
Love and prayers 🙏❤
OK, coming with some comments and advice, however, not for your wife but for you, Brian. I hear you putting yourself in the background your wife has the cancer, not me... You, my friend, believe it or not, have the hardest road ahead. Of course your wife has a lot to deal with and no doubt some very difficult treatments. But, you'll need to stay on top of all the numerous medical duties/appts/meds/records/ects, maintain the house & bills, lovely care for your wife, try to get some sleep and in the middle of it all hide your fears & worries and smile.... My husband had 2 liver transplants in 2004, was diagnosing 2003 and not really back on his feet until the end of 2005. I was the official records keeper, researcher, appt sch'dler, medications director...and the list went on. I can already hear you walking down that path. Because I couldn't control his survival, so I controlled everything else. The doctors, nurses and hospitals loved me. However, what I wasn't good at was taking care of myself! Oh, I thought I was OK, everyone kept telling how well I was handling everything. The sad truth isI wasn't handling it at all. I developed peptic ulcers that started bleeding. I ending up losing 3/4 of my stomach due to them. You absolutely need to find a solid support system. A support group of ppl going through what you are (today) really helps. It's also a great network for all the medical issues you are likely to face. I've no doubt the Mayo Clinic offers them. Maybe your more zen than me, but my super A Type personality allowed me to outwardly deal with the stress, so I thought I was good, but all I did was bury it. Find time for yourself, it's extremely important. Take help when offered, it's often hard to say yes, but it helps. It also lets friend relatives feel like they are helping too. I pretty much did it all myself, we were old and parents had passed and family and friends weren't near us. Sending lots of love, being a caregiver, even when it's our choice, is really hard. Be good to yourself, than you can be your best for your wife. ❤️🙏🤗
Stopped by your channel to see if you posted an update recently.. I'm praying for you both and wanted you to know that even when you aren't here you are loved and thought about. ❤️❣️❤️
Dear Brian, I am a 69 yrs old Dutch lady stage IV ovarian cancer “survivor”. I am a stranger to you but wanted to let you know how proud I am of you. Thank God for young people like yourself. You do what is best for yourself and your darling wife. Take this journey one step at a time but most importantly stay positive. Surround yourselves with positive people. Do fun things whenever you both feel up to it because at times this cancer journey can be a very bumpy road and neither Jessica nor you might feel up to doing much else than do what needs to be done. Sending you both much love!
❤️ love your personality and soul god bless you I’m sure it means a lot to him and the family
'Something always needs to be done' is not a problem mate, it is a gift. My baby girl was diagnosed with a pediatric brain tumor when she was 11 months old. It was a death sentence, but she turns 29 this month. After her years of surgery, chemo and radiation, I remember looking at the faces of the new parents who had obviously just gotten the news...There is no silver bullet, keep moving, living, loving an laughing.
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Thank you for sharing this. It's stories like this that truly give me hope. 😀
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I was diagnosed with Stage III lung cancer in 1997 at the age of 33. The recurrence rate if you survive 5 years is 50%, but I was later told most don't make the 5 years. I've been in remission a little over 25 years, Jessica is young and she will do the same.
Not only are you going to help Jessica through this, you are going to help others by sharing your experience as you both go through the recovery process. We are on this earth to love and take care of each other.
I walked in your shoes in 2009. My wife was diagnosed with a rare deadly uterine cancer at 47 years old. What I learned from that is your mate’s health is the biggest stress of your life. Also, as a man, husband, we want to solve or fix problems that come up with our wife. I had to learn and accept the fact that I could not fix this. So it becomes something out of our control and that is hard to deal with. Staying positive is the best thing we can do that is in our control. I do not wish what your going through right now on anybody. You have to go through it to truly understand all the emotions and feelings that you have to deal with daily. One day at a time, one doctor visit at a time helps to try keeping it some what controlled and not overwhelming. Will continue to follow your journey from a husband’s perspective. Thank you for sharing your feelings. 💪
What a loving, committed husband you are. How lucky you both are to have one another.
Hey Brian! I’m an ovarian cancer survivor for 24 years. This is something that helps me always-
They whispered to her/him you cannot withstand the storm.
She/He whispered back I am the storm.
Take care Brian. Love to both of you.
When our daughter was dx 13 yrs ago her husband said the same thing as you..he said she will beat this...I thought the opposite, guess what, he was right. She has beat st. 3 colon cancer.
Hugs to you Brian. Feel our love and support.💟
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I love this!
Have been checking to see if you are still making videos???? So many people thinking of you two and would love a “ check in”. Many of us felt you are family .
I’m in love with your declaration of love for Jessica! Everyone deserves the kind of love you and she have. The world would be a better place.
Hi. I’m your sister in the Lord, and I live in the Galilee. This evening (10th) while I was making supper (@ 7 pm or 11 AM your time) I suddenly felt to stop and pray for Jessica. Now I see from your update that it was great timing…be encouraged: God’s got this!! And your faith and authenticity (both) are an inspiration. 💕🙏🏼
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 15...I had both of my ovaries removed right away so I do not have children.. I then got breast cancer at age 37...I am now 54...I thought I would share my battle to keep you strong...And yes she will beat it and win it keep positive and strong ...God Bless you both. Keep believing Brian
Hi there dear, how is your health now? Which grade of ovarian cancer you had?
Brian, you are strong and Jessica is blessed to have you by her side. Praying for strength and wisdom as you make decisions this next week.
Oh honey, I just want to reach through the phone and give you a humongous Mama Bear hug. Please see if there are any support groups for you for spouses of cancer patients. I love you both so much!
Oh yes!! Support groups are fabulous!!
Great idea! I hope he'll do that.
@@Nan-59 Maybe for you, but not for everyone, depends upon one's personality.
Agreed - most hospitals, especially oncology departments have social workers who can refer you to groups and other support structures.
Hugs to you both
It’s called clinical mode. Love you both.
I have been through the cancer journey twice with my oldest sister. She is now 74 year’s old and is living in an assisted living facility. Her second diagnosis of BC was March 2021 and she had to have a mastectomy. She has moderate dementia and does not realize she had a mastectomy. As a caregiver, and one that takes care of her appointments, he is exhausting. Jessica will survive this diagnosis. Many prayers for both of you as you walk this journey 🙏🌷❤️
You have a good head on your shoulders and I think speaking with a therapist is a good course of action. Keeping your strength up on all levels is imperative at this time. Thankfully you have great Faith in a higher Power and this will help both of you walk through this. Sending you both love and light!
Thinking about you both. 💗🙏💗
I hope you are doing well and are just taking a break. Sending healing and peace to your hearts.
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Being the spouse of a cancer survivor can be a tough road to hoe, so many emotions. I can attest to this, my DW had S3 ovarian cancer 10 years ago. She always tells me that having me by her side and taking care of her made a huge difference in her recovery. I learned a motto when I was in the Army...no half steppin'! She is doing well now. Brian, you are so blessed to have such a strong support system. All my best to you and especially Jessica!
Row to hoe, not road to hoe... as in on a farm...😁
You are a good husband too.
@@hellooutthere8956 Thank you for the kind words!
Your are a good man, and Im so happy to hear youre wife has recovered.
Praying for you both! I was diagnosed with my first brain tumor in 2002, still fighting a second tumor now. Hugs for y’all and positive results as you follow your Christian beliefs now!
Sending you love and light, God bless you! 🙏🏼♥️🌻
I hope you get better, dianeboswell.
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I was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago with gastric signet ring cell adenocarcinoma. The disease has a 5 year survival rate of 8%. I was treated at Mayo in Phoenix, wound up with a gastrectomy and some pretty serious chemo. The 8 months of active treatment was really really tough, but I now have no evidence of disease. It is a close as this diagnosis gets to cured. I feel cured. Like you, I also had no doubt that I would beat it and so far, I have. Like you, faith was really important. I never before or since felt so close to God and so sure in my knowledge that He loved me and had my back. Good luck to you. I believe Jessica will not die of cancer. Hugs.
I’m so glad you are well and feel well after such a tough situation, Kaisu.
Brian, you are the best person to be Jessica's support, helper and lover I noticed you did not have a lot of eye contact with the camera. Your emotions are at the surface and that is okay. Reach out for emotional support you may need. I look forward to watching you feed and support Jessica. Your parents are a great support for you and Jessica. God bless the both of you.
Brian, I know all your fans are holding you and Jessica in our hearts, and we all hope and pray for her complete healing. Be sure to get the help you need so you can fully support her.
My husband has had two different types of cancer and survived them both. While this journey may be long and the road rough your faith will see you through.
Looks like over 62,000 people love you two and are praying for you. That's a lot of love and prayers!!!!❤❤❤
Your faith is inspiring and is very helpful for me. My daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic in March. I understand just not being able to go to a place where she is not in this world. So I join you in faith.
she is lucky to have you. When I was diagnosed with MS, my husband basically checked out. He couldn't even be in the same room with me when I had to give myself interferon shots. When I went blind for a week and was in the hospital; he stopped by the hospital on the way home from work for about 5 minutes. The wedding vows are very important and most people just gloss over the " in sickness and in health". So with 25 years together, I finally decided it was easier to deal with things by myself. My friends were a huge help when I got cancer. So just remember, your support is the most important thing to help her get through this
I was thinking this too. Statistically most women get let down by the male caretakers where men will have the women stick around to support them. She married a good one ❤️
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I have struggled on leaving a comment since the beginning of the diagnosis. Being a caregiver is REAL. It is the realist thing I have ever done for my husband of 32.5 years. He is resting in heaven now. Our situation was quite fast. From his stage four diagnosis in Oct. 2021 to leaving for heaven in April 2022. My sweet husband NEVER gave up hope, and he built me up. I never sought out help to get through it all as I was so busy caring for him. But Brian you do what you need to do. Please know that my prayers are with you both and a long long life together. God Bless.
God Bless You! Prayers and hugs for you too!
@@ritas6972 Thank you.
Thinking about you guys.. hope your doing OK. I know these are tough times ,but just know we're all praying for you both.
Hi Brian. I am 16 years cancer free from breast cancer. Cancer is a disease that affects the entire family and you are absolutely spot on getting your own therapist. When ever I see a commercial on TV for Mayo Clinic I send you both a quick prayer. Hugs
Much love to you Both from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦! I have had Brain Tumor issues and Surgery since 2007!! Stay Strong and Positive for each other!!! I find having a Positive Mindset Helps!! I got Sick @38 years old& Now I'm 53!! You are Both Awesome!😎❤️
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Your faith is beautiful. I pray for a good therapist. They have helped me a lot. Praying for you both.
You are both in my heart and thoughts. Sending positive energy. Please keep care - eat, rest, talk. On a different note - as a retired nurse I’ve witnessed people’s battles with cancer and really took note of the couples….when the person with cancer had a spouse who was a team member. You are a star and the two of you are right up there with one of the best teams I’ve seen. You’ve got this. It’s as hard as anything you’ll ever do but you will win. Hugs my dears.
Sending you a bug hug, and positive energy to stay strong for both of you. Taking care of your mental and emotional health is very important, don't forget about you during this difficult time in your lives.!🙏💕
Just checking in, letting you both know you are in my thoughts.
Surrounding both of you with comfort and blessings and hope.
Hello from Salt Lake City Utah! Sending prayers 🙏 ❤️ 💕
Having gone through cancer myself seven years ago I really empathize with you and Jessica hang in there and continue to have faith she will make a completely full recovery. God bless you and take care of both of you. Virginia
Brian, please let us all know when Jessica's surgery is so that at time, during her surgery we her support friends, can all say prays for her full recovery. If you are too busy please ask someone close to you to do so. Thank you.
I'm sure you already know this but....my dad had stage 4 metastatic cancer a few years ago and is now in full remission. His treatment will be vastly different from Jessica's BUT high antioxidant smoothies will become your best friend. There will be many days she will not want to eat, but she will need the hydration and nutrition, and smoothies are low effort meals. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Indeed, The Gerson therapy uses juicing for the same reason!
Sending love and prayers for you both ❤️❤️🙏 love your motto..
This is wisdom,listen up folks that need it,this is God given.what a awsome man.love you and Jessica.
I love to see your positive take on this - I hate seeing people just accept what doctors tell them. Praying for Jessica.
I was on a cancer journey two years ago and so much of what you say takes my mind back to details I had not been that present for during treatment. I am one to tackle things and I am so grateful that your detailed sharing has enabled me to heal areas I didn’t know I needed healing in..god absolutely blessed me and utilised me and I am I am so grateful I am here to watch your channel and can cheer you both on and pray also. Much love and much more thanks for your videos 🙏🏻
So I don't have FB or Instagram and you haven't posted in 3 wks. Can we please get a 2 min update? I know your in God's hands but I'm still concerned and love you both...
Hi Lynn, Jessica has an update in her Go Fund Me section. See above, in the Pinned comment.
@@wallflower6655 Thank you!
@@lynn7348 You're welcome! God Bless you.
Thank you wallflower
Hi Brian, Karla living in good ole Oklahoma. Iam so glad that you and Jessica popped up on my u tube page. I’ve watched a few of your videos and it’s shocking to see so so many Younger Adults battling Ca. You are an amazingly loving and caring husband. As a nurse, I think that you seeing a therapist to help you cope with what your going thru as a husband with wife being diagnosed with a very rare Ca. Will help you tremendously. As you need to make sure your needs are being met in order to give all that you need to give to Jess and for your mental health.
You both are such a beautiful couple and you and Jess are as 1. It’s so great to know that you both are Christians and have an abundance of Faith. Thank you for a great video as I know in my heart that you and Jess are helping so many that are battling Ca. And this will help so many husbands out there. Prayers and love daily to both of you.
Brian, you are a deeply selfless person in your love and care for Jessica. I'm so glad you have so much support around you both. I love your motto for her that "only old age kills my wife". I sense your passionate and firm held belief in that. You have my prayers that you and Jessica, and your future children and grandchildren, will see the beautiful reality of your motto come to pass, and that it will become the testimony of Life to them and so many others. In the meantime, may you both feel the ever present help and healing and support of our Heavenly Father carrying you both through this season.🙏🏻💛🧡💜✝️
Awww Brian! The love and commitment between you and Jessica is so encouraging and uplifting to my heart ❤. I only discovered your channel by randomly clicking on the video "What's wrong with me?", and I have since watched many of your videos. I'm so glad I found you guys, and thank you for keeping us updated. May the Lord bless, heal and protect you both, in Jesus mighty name!✝
Brian, I am becoming an addict to your voice!!. The way you talk is hypnotizing! What a way you express yourself! Such intensity of emotions!
I just wouldn't stop.....
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Yes Brian, I stayed up till late last night (I am in Europe) listening to your videos and later on to your songs. Like I told you yesterday, I just would not stop. There is something fascinating about your voice, about the way you put your words together...
I was replaying some of your songs to enjoy your lyrics properly....So happy to have found you!.
I am aware of the difficult situation you and Jessica are going through and I am here to support you both for as long as this lasts before she recovers. Because like you said, "you just don't function without your wife". Oh, how much I liked the way you said that!!!!!
Thanks so much for this video Brian. It’s really good to hear you talk about how you’re doing during this difficult time. You’re an amazing partner to Jessica. I hope you do find ways to take care of yourself and restore as you move through this journey. Even if you don’t feel like you need to, please try and do some things for yourself. You’re awesome.
Praying for you both. Stay strong, keep believing for healing, keep living life, never give up.
God bless you and your family 💖
Brian, God is with you. We are with you. Stay strong. Lean on the loving Divine Arms.
I'm in your shoes. My husband was diagnosed stage 4 cancer a year ago. Thankfully, he's in remission. I know the agonizing fear and horror at the thought of living in a world without someone you love so much. It does get easier once the doctors nail down a plan of action and a path forward. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't still terrified at times, especially leading up to the quarterly rechecks. This is our new normal and we're learning to just enjoy every day we have. No one is promised tomorrow- which is a tough lesson to learn. My best wishes to you both!
Continued prayers for both of you. Just remember God has it all under control. I know when I am at my weakest, He is at His greatest.
Was hoping for an update. I’m praying for y’all. 🙏🏻♥️
I had stage 3 in 2008 cancer free. God bless you snd stay strong Praying for Jessica!
Hang in there, man. You're going through so much; we're all behind you both 100%
Love and light to you both during this difficult time 🙏🕯❤. The love you have for each other is a powerful force, she will beat this, and you will both reach a very old age together! 🙌
Time isn't under our control. You learn that watching a love one going through the process and living personally with Doctors plan for yourself.
Go local and find a sounding board. Make sure you journal to keep information clear and questions clear.
If you are in auto mode, you are in survival mode.
Please find some people to guide and help sort.
Your strength is required for both of your success. Hugs
Problem solving is natural for males (and others, as well.)
Glad you are considering getting someone to talk to. Peace to the Krocks. God will help y'all grieve the life before the diagnosis.
I'm so glad I y'all have your faith to help you. I will pray for your motto to be the way things go.
I have no doubt you are on top of the research.
Praying for you and Jessica ❤️
You're doing all the right things. In addition, it's very important to live in gratitude every day. When I had cancer with a 40% chance of survival, I didn't care if I was sick or what, I thanked God for the day. That got me thru it and, as a result, I wasn't as stressed.
Woot woot congratulations on the new Krocks. Speaking it to existence. Speaking wholeness and wellness. Yasssssssss speak it!
If anyone hasn’t told you today I love y’all.
Brian, you are the care giver and you need to take care of you!❤.
I was diagnosed with ALS May 2022, and my wife is my care giver.
Just prayed for you two. Much love and prayers going up for you. Abba Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask that you completely heal Jessica. Please give Jessica and Brian a fresh sense of the presence of the Holy Spirit in each moment of their day. ♥
My husband is a helper too and it’s hard for him to find time for himself. We both for the past two years have found our own therapists to be helpful so would highly recommend to find a good therapist.
You guys are amazing together and no matter what she knows you love her and support her 1000 percent. It’s beautiful you love her so much. You have so many people rooting for both of you to have success with this and have long and happy healthy life.
Ray peat is also a food guy I found success. He is a rare one. I had Lyme and almost died, his diet is mostly dairy based with liver and fruit based and it saved my life. Or even AIP, sure you looked at that with Paleomom…Sorry for the suggestion I know you said you didn’t need anymore. I studied diet for 7 years to be able to live past the Lyme
What a beautiful love letter to Jessica. Sending you both love and prayers.❤️
You are great husband and super nice guy!!👍I can feel how much love and support u give to ur wife!!! U changed ur life around for better and u are strong to support ur wife to fight this horrible disease!!!...God bless!🙏🙏🙏
I agree, this is absolutely the time to speak with a professional. Someone who can remain objective and support you through this process. Sending you and Jessica an abundance of light, health, peace and recovery.
Hun, you guys are the age of my oldest kids so that's how I see you and Jess. I'm praying for you and am in agreement Jessica is going to triumph over this!!
I haven't heard from you for a while and want to know if you are doing okay
I sure do miss you guys. I hope things are going well. Can't wait for your next video and up date. Hope to hear from yall soon
I will be praying for both of you tonight.
Missing you both so much. Prayers and more prayers. Watching for your updates. you are truly loved by so many.
Hi Brian i know its also hard for you as well but to let you know ive been praying and you know the power of prayer!!!!! Everyone please keep praying every time you get a minuet thats all it takes thank you Brian for this video !!! Hang in there
You should talk to someone. My daughter had cancer when she was a teenager. My husband and I just dug in and did what we had to without talking to anyone. I really think we both suffered from a form of PTSD. It took a long time for us to come out of it. I wish we had talked to someone while it was happening.
Oh, Brian!! ...and Jessica!!! My heart hurts for you both... I'm in tears. 😢 I am sending you healing love and light!!! Thank you for sharing your journey...even you most private, scary, and hard parts of your life.
When one person has cancer, the entire family has cancer. We're family, Brian. We're all with you both.
I love your outlook! That's how my grandma viewed both of my grandpa's cancer battles. His first, they gave him 5 years with the risk of it coming back, and it never did--he lived another 25 years from initial diagnosis. His second battle with cancer was a nastier one of a different variety, and he doubled the life expectancy that they gave him (18 months instead of the 9 months they gave him) because we just refused to accept that initial number.
You are a good man for your beautiful wife. My best wishes to you both on this unexpected life journey.
Praying for you Brian! Continuing to pray for you and Jessica both for strength.💚
Dear B&J, Found your channel three years ago when I needed to change my diet to help with health issues of my own. It helped so much to see real people being determined to get better at dieting. You take that same example and determination with you now and I send you both all my very best wishes from across the pond
Sending you guys strength and love. It’s good to hear your side of things. Hope the egg retrieval went well.
May God comfort U both & bring U peace! ✝️💟☮️
You both are so lucky to have each other. I am with you. Jessica is going to recover from this! Much love and prayers! 💜💜💜
Brian, I’ve been watching you both for a long time. I’m much older, I’m a grandmother so I’m probably older than most of your audience. I’ve had many medical challenges in my life, and I know how it turns your world upside down. My prayers are with you and Jessica. I truly believe in therapy with a good counselor. It may take you time to find one that you can bond with but once you find that person it’s like a godsend. Because of COVID mental health counselors are booked up for
months so please start looking now for someone and call every week for possible cancellations. You and Jessica will be okay because you have each other. A support system is essential. I wish you both all the best
So many blessings for you, Brian...you are FANTASTIC and IMMEASURABLE! Jessica is such a trooper and this is just a journey to factor in. All love from Pittsburgh, PA! Nikki
Have a safe trip and we will be thinking of you and Jessica. I love a man that can talk about his emotions. Jessica will be okay 👍
When my husband had cancer, I did find an online support group for his particular type of cancer. It was really helpful in helping me understand more & cope. It is a family disease, affects everyone & in different ways. You are blessed to have each other.! Having your strong faith, support of family, friends, church family, youtube family here will all help you both throughout this journey. “God’s got this❣️” Sending loving thoughts & healing prayers to you both. In His Love, 🙏💕
AMEN!! Believe it and say it!! She will beat this!! In Jesus Name!! You two are a beautiful couple and you are a wonderful husband! You both are so blessed!!
Praying for both of you.
We are all so Blessed by the presence of you two on this planet❤
Jessica is blessed to have you. Praying for you both.🙏💞
Brian. Please remember to take care of yourself because it's a long and stressful road ahead as her caregiver. When my husband got a blood cancer I stopped eating because of guilt. Why him not me? But one night as I stood outside and prayed, God told me we'd/he'd survive and reach remission and he did. But when he got a highly aggressive secondary cancer I kinda lost it. Even my faith. I didn't take care of my physical, mental or spiritual health. I stopped sleeping and began to overeat, the opposite of the first cancer where I couldn't eat but at least I still had faith. I was also in crazy denial. I mean crazy denial. As a result I developed diabetes, gained lots of weight and now have a heart condition. Looking back I could've prevented all of this but I allowed the stress and non stop worry consume me. Six years later I've been baptized and health slowly recovering but not cured. Please take care of yourself. I pray Jessica begins looking to Father God for her healing. She is tough and she will reach a strong remission.
Oh this is amazing!!! What a lucky woman Jessica is!!! She is definitely going to pull through this! Your love is so obvious and beautiful.
Having someone to talk to will always help, no doubt. I had a co-worker who had stage 4 pancreatic cancer at age 61 and given aprox 9-12 months, he said, "well I'm not gunna just stop living my life now, and get ready to die" and kept working, and didn't change anything from his normal day to day. His Motto was "if you wanna keep moving, you gotta keep moving" and he survived another 12 years! He worked with us here for 8.5 of those years retiring from being a truck driver at 70! you just never know what blessings will come at you and the positive you put out into the world always finds its way back to you! Best wishes you you all Jess, Brian, families, Peef and Pups.
Brian, your an absolute wonderful person and husband. I pray, God is at your side, Brian and carries you and Jessica through this rough times.
I am praying fervently for both of you. As a nurse, I know that a positive attitude and faith is essential in both recovery and living the best life with the time one is given. Never stop planning the future, but live the love of each day as it comes. I love you both. You are such an inspiration and testimony.