Kaitlyn Bristowe shared some devastating family news this week as she revealed that her stepfather is battling ‘incurable stage 4 cancer.’
The reality TV star, 40, explained that her stepdad Rob was diagnosed with cancer less than a year ago and unfortunately it spread to his stomach in spite of treatment.
She shared a series of photos of herself spending time with her family as she asked her 1.8 million followers to spread their love, thoughts and prayers to her beloved stepfather.
She said that Rob, who is married to her mother Leslie and made special appearances during her hometown dates on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, ‘means the world to me.’
The Nashville-based TV host — who candidly opened up about her boob job earlier this year — posted various photos of a day spent fishing on the lake with her stepdad during a recent trip back to Canada to visit her family.
‘About 8 months ago, I asked everyone to pray for my stepdad, Rob. I didn’t say why, but he was diagnosed with cancer and he was going into surgery to get it removed,’ she wrote on Instagram on Saturday.
Kaitlyn Bristowe, 40, shared some devastating family news this week as she revealed that her stepfather is battling ‘incurable stage 4 cancer’; pictured August in New York City
The reality TV star explained that her stepdad Rob was diagnosed with cancer less than a year ago and unfortunately it spread to his stomach in spite of treatment
‘Your prayers worked, and they had gotten it all,’ she continued. He then went back for a follow-up scan, and it has moved into his stomach. He is now battling an incurable stage 4 cancer.’
Bristowe added: ‘We are all devastated. I do believe he will beat the timeline given because he’s a stubborn, strong warrior with a passion for life.
‘But I really do believe in the power of prayer, the power of manifestation, and the power of love. So, please send it all his way,’ she wrote.
‘He means the world to me and our blended family.’
In her post, she included a snapshot of her stepfather in a casual outfit, standing in front of the idyllic view, as he was caught off guard in a candid snapshot.
She also included photos of her sitting on the dock while fishing as one of her family members also presumably took a photo of her when she wasn’t expecting it.
She also shared a photo taken of her reading a book and relaxing by the lake during the day.
She also snapped photos of her family members as she shared another photo of her stepfather sitting on a bench by himself in the shade and looking out at the view.
She shared a series of photos of herself spending time with her family as she asked her 1.8 million followers to spread their love, thoughts and prayers to her beloved stepfather
She said that Rob, who is married to her mother Leslie and made special appearances during her hometown dates on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, ‘means the world to me’
The Nashville-based TV host posted various photos of a day spent fishing on the lake with her stepdad during a recent trip back to Canada to visit her family
She included a snapshot of her stepfather in a casual outfit, standing in front of the idyllic view, as he was caught off guard in a candid snapshot
She also included photos of her sitting on the dock while fishing as one of her family members also presumably took a photo of her when she wasn’t expecting it
Another photo showed her reading a book and relaxing by the lake during the day
There were also photos of her family members, including one of her stepfather sitting on a bench by himself in the shade and looking out at the view
Her carousel post also featured a photo of her parents playing card games on the patio together with the sun setting in the background over the lake
As the sun was going down, she also captured the orange sunset on the water in a stunning landscape photo
At the end of the day, she enjoyed red light therapy and included a photo of herself cuddling with a stuffed animal alongside the emotional post
Her carousel post also featured a photo of her parents playing card games on the patio together with the sun setting in the background over the lake.
As the sun was going down, she also captured the orange sunset on the water in a stunning landscape photo.
At the end of the day, she enjoyed red light therapy and included a photo of herself cuddling with a stuffed animal alongside the emotional post.
After many of her loved ones and peers in the entertainment industry showed their support, the former Bachelorette shared a message expressing gratitude.
In response to the comments underneath her post, she said she was ‘crying’ over the love and support.
‘Trying to not cry as much on social media anymore, but I’m on my third flight home to Nashville, crying into my pretzels at all the love,’ Bristowe wrote on her Instagram Story on Saturday.
‘Thank you so much,’ she gushed. ‘I’m showing my mom and Rob so many messages and hope goes so far!!’