I just got off the phone with my dad.
He just got some preliminary results from my mom’s doctor.
Her three tumors have doubled to six within the past month.
She’s had a sore back for the past week or so, and a tumor is the reason. There is a tumor on her spine that could actually paralyze her if it’s not taken care of immediately.
The doctors are going to rush her into radiation next week starting on Monday…only adding to the seriousness of it all.
Best case scenario that we received before looking at final test results…she’s got three years left.
I can’t even fathom this.
My dad was driving when he called me and had my little brother in the truck with him, so he held it together as best he could when talking to me.
I could tell, though.
He’s only as strong as those around him. This is his life partner…slowing vanishing in front of his very eyes.
He’s not going to tell her. Right now the only people who know are the doctors, him, my brother, and myself.
I’m asking those of you who know me and my family and read this blog (there’s only a couple of you, but still) to please not tell anybody else in the family about the severity of the situation until my father feels comfortable telling it himself. I know he has told some of them but not all.
I’m doing okay. I’ve got a great support system in Sunshine and a great outlet for my thoughts in blogging.
We’ll just have to take things one day at a time and make sure that each day is lived to the fullest.
Today is the radiologist. Monday the radiation starts. Next Wednesday is the neurosurgeon, who WANTS to see mom as soon as possible so that doesn’t bode well for her brain tumor.
Oh life, what an interesting roller coaster you put us on.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:03 am
*hugs*
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:14 am
So sorry. My prayers are with you guys.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:26 am
Prayers to your family. Spend as much time with your family as possible right now. Trust me, you don’t want to walk away and have regrets.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:34 am
So so sorry to read this. Hugs and my thoughts are with you.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
I am thinking of you, Sunshine and your family. It is a tough situation. I went through it with my sister. Wendi is so right. Spend as much time as you can with your family. I have regrets. It’s a horrible feeling.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:15 am
Oh, CBG. Aw, f*ck is right. There are no other words for it.
My heart goes out to you all. There’s nothing fair about any of this.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:38 am
T,
Sending love, support, hugs, and prayers. Marc’s mom, though, was given 3 months, 3 years ago. So, you never do know…This is very hard, I know. Please do take care.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:47 am
Sending good intentions for your mom.
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September 2nd, 2010 at 11:59 am
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:35 pm
So sorry CBG….will keep you and your family in my thoughts & prayers
{hugs}
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Lots of hugs. I will keep your family in my thoughts.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
This makes my heart hurt. I remember this news about my own father.
*sigh*
I’m sorry CBG. Will pray for the best!
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Wow, I am so sorry to hear the news, my heart goes out to you and you and your family are in my prayers.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:12 pm
*hugs* You and your family will be in my thoughts!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Oh CaNook, I’m sorry.
I wish I could offer you so much more than that ….
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is a hard walk!
September 3rd, 2010 at 2:30 am
I wish I had something more to offer than my condolences. I’m praying for your whole family.
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:28 am
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September 4th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
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September 8th, 2010 at 1:56 am
I’m so sorry CGB. I know how hard this is.. I’ve lost several relative to cancer, and two have been very close to me. Your mom and your family are in my prayers.