Kaitlyn Bristowe has issued a heartfelt plea for prayers. The former Bachelorette shared the devastating news on Instagram on August 30th that her beloved stepfather, Rob, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Alongside a series of cherished photos capturing precious moments shared between her and her stepdad, Kaitlyn penned, "Eight months ago, I asked for your prayers for my stepdad, Rob, without revealing the reason. He had been diagnosed with cancer and was about to undergo surgery to remove it."
Revealing that, at that time, the surgery had seemingly been successful in eradicating all traces of the disease, Kaitlyn disclosed the heart-wrenching twist that a follow-up scan had shown the cancer had spread to his stomach. "Now, he is valiantly battling an incurable stage 4 cancer," she continued. "Our family is utterly devastated. I hold onto hope that he will defy the odds because he is a tenacious warrior, fueled by an unwavering passion for life. Yet, I profoundly believe in the transformative power of prayer, manifestation, and love. Please, send all of these his way."
The reality TV star then reflected fondly on a recent family gathering at a serene lake house. "He means the world to me and our blended family," she emotionally expressed. "Spending those last few days playing cards, savoring home-cooked meals, and expressing our deep love and appreciation for one another was incredibly special. Time truly is a precious gift."
Hours after sharing her heartbreaking update, Kaitlyn was overwhelmed by an outpouring of support from fellow Bachelorette alum Mikey Planeta, Big Brother's Elena Davies, Vanderpump Rules' Katie Malone, and countless others. Reacting to the messages on her Instagram Stories, she wrote with a wry smile, "Trying not to cry too much on social media anymore...LOL. But as I fly back to Nashville, I find myself sobbing into my pretzels, overwhelmed by all the love. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'm sharing all these messages with Mom and Rob, and they are a beacon of hope."
Accompanying a video snippet captured from the airplane window, she added, "Cherishing the little things, like the moon hanging in the sky, and the incredible people on this planet who make a difference, one day at a time, with their second chances."
