Rally for Matt's family during this difficult time

Where do you begin with a family member that means so much? My cousin Matt Dial is in need of your prayers and support.

In February of 2023 he began losing a significant amount of weight in a period of a short time. He reached out to a GI physician he knows through IU Health. That same day he had labs and a CT scan that gave unfortunate news of a cecal mass that spread to the abdominal lymph nodes and his liver. He was immediately told surgery was not an option. He's been through so much, nerve damage, urinary issues, MRSA, septic shock, surgeries, radiation, chemo (with indescribable side effects). He's fought a hell of a fight over the past two years, and his family has used their time wisely to fulfill some of his wishes and spend quality time together.

The cancer has spread to his lung and spine, and he now has what is called cancer cachexia, which is a kind of wasting away that happens when the cancer takes over your metabolism.

He's only 48, Hospice is involved, and the oncologist feels there is a very short time left.

He has two wonderful boys and a wife he adores. My wish is that his family has as much time with him as possible without the worry and stress of bills that come with this awful illness.

My heart breaks for all of you! Matt, I remember wonderful times as kids whether it was your family coming to visit with us, or us heading out with our grandparents to visit all of you. I will continue to pray for your comfort and the healing of hearts that are affected at the thought of losing you and all you've been through.

Love, Stacey Thueme