So, I thought I would explain my last post that I wrote in such haste to help clarify my mind and not to stress over what was going on. It has taken a while to find out exactly what is going on. My mom has breast cancer. A very aggressive breast cancer. I cannot even wrap my mind around how my mom is feeling. I feel sick to my stomach every time I think about it, so I am sure that it is ten times worse for my mom. We have no family history on my moms side of cancer. I just don't understand.
My parents went in and spoke with the doctor/surgeon today to go over their options. The doctors said they want to do 6 months of chemotherapy before they do a lumpectomy. Then they want to do radiation, then another round of chemo. That was the plan that the doctors want to do, but that was not the only option. I am not sure I heard any other options when my dad was explaining this to me or if he didn't even say the other option. They will decide soon.
My mom is scheduled to retire next year. She is a kindergarten teacher. The best one I might add and there are a lot of people that would agree with me and they are no relation. My mom has been with me through two c-sections and gallbladder surgery and I would like to be there to help my mom and dad through this time. I want to help cook, clean, and just be there for moral support. Today, my mom can't even speak to me because she is so upset. Which doesn't make me feel to good. I want to be there for my mom like she been there for me throughout my entire life. It is so hard for me to live so far from them during this time.
So, you ask why don't I go out there to visit? Well, I would love to go and can go, but have been encouraged not to come. Which is heart breaking to say the least. I am already "out of the loop" with my family because I live to far away, but now this is a major ordeal and I want to help, but should I go if my parents think I should stay home?
I am asking all my readers to pray for my mom and dad. Just because my mom is physically going through this my dad needs prayers to stay strong on her behalf. I can't imagine what they are thinking. I need prayer warriors to pray hard for a full recovery. I know my moms process will not be an easy journey, but I pray that it will be a successful one. I pray for strength for them both. I pray that they make the right decisions for treatments. I pray for the doctors to perform God's miracle on my mom. I pray that God places a healing hand on my mom. I pray for a wonderful outcome. I pray for stronger faith while going through this difficult time.
Just pray.....
3 comments:
Jennifer, you and your family are in my prayers. This is a tough spot to be in as the one so far away. I would give them a few more days to wrap their minds around it and then approach them again about your coming. I'm sure they would love for you to be there, they are just in recover mode right now. Huge hugs!!!
I'm praying for all of you. That is so hard.
I will definitely pray for your family. I know how you feel about being out of the loop and it can be so difficult and frustrating.
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