David & Debbie Joyner

My name is Diana Moore and I live in Little Rock, Arkansas.  I am forming this fund for my sister and brother in law, David & Debbie Joyner of El Dorado Arkansas.  Debbie has been disabled for more than a decade and is unable to live and care for herself.  David has been her caregiver over the years however in June 2016  David was diagnosed with cancer.
There were large masses on both lobes of his liver which at that time were inoperable and not treatable with radiation.  The Doctor began chemo immediately and his body  responded so well that by April 2017 he was admitted to Baptist in Little Rock for the first surgery to remove the cancerous area of the colon.  David went through this major surgery like no other.  His demeanor was wonderful and as always he was concerned for Debbie and her care.  Through the help of many friends and family Debbie was able to stay at the hotel across the street so that she could be with him as much as possible.  Once he was able, they sent him home to heal and prepare himself for the next major surgery ahead.   The second surgery was in June 2017 to resect and remove the masses on his liver and surrounding tissue.  The surgeries left his abdomen with criss cross scars that spanned his entire torso.  Even while his incisions healed another PET scan showed the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes.  
Early in 2018, the physician told them that he believed that David could now be treated with radiation so he would go every week and get those treatments which were so hard on him.  All along however, David continued to have the BEST attitude never wavering in making sure that Debbie had the care she also required every day.
David saw his Dr in June 2019 after having another PET scan and they stated that the cancer was continuing to grow even though at a slow pace but that the need for continuous 24/7 chemotherapy would be needed.  David came to Little Rock and was started on the new chemo that hopefully the cancer would react to.
In late September of this year, David had another PET scan with an appointment to see the Dr. early the next week.  His pain seemed to more pronounced so at his visit with his oncologist he told the Dr how the pain had been increasing in his back and he was really having trouble with swallowing food.  At that time the Dr.  stated that David had really fought a great fight over the last few years but the scan didn't show progress.  With the pain getting worse the decision was made to stop the continuous chemotherapy and begin to treat the pain with Hospice coming into their home and help get the pain under control.   Once hospice visited David it was clear that he needed inpatient care for a few days in an attempt to give medication in dosages that would stop the extreme pain.
On November 6th he was transferred via ambulance to the John Williamson Hospice House.  Because of Debbie's health and needs, it was not safe for her to be left at home alone.  The hospice house offered respite care however it would need to be paid out of pocket.  With help of many family members Debbie was also moved into the house and received the round the clock care that she so desperately needs.
Debbie & David have truly had a hard road over the last three years but they never complain and always have a smile even through the hardest of times.  They are always thinking and praying for others in need.  Any funds given for them will go to continue to buy medications and equipment that they need.  Debbie needs a lift chair to help her to a standing position so she can get into her wheelchair to enable her just to get the restroom.  They have so many needs and neither would ever ask for this help.  In the coming days and months, the need will increase so I pray that anyone reading this can help with even the smallest things as money for groceries will be greatly appreciated.