In gratitude…
My deepest gratitude to you all for your support at this sad time. I have come back time and again to read your comments and gained strength and comfort from your words. Many of you, I know have gone through this same experience, and knowing that you truly understand our pain and shock, makes me feel less alone and gives me hope that we can through this.
Those of you who have offered your prayers have helped more than you know and I attribute those prayers to a little miracle we experienced yesterday. When Mum’s consultant reviewed the scans at the multidisciplinary team meeting they all agreed that her cancer is inoperable and terminal but then when he visited Mum in her ward he observed that she was responding well to the steroids and that she was getting some movement back into her paralysed side. He suggested to us that he could operate to drain some of the fluid from the swelling surrounding the tumor and would take a biopsy (before this he was reluctant to biopsy it because he said the risk was too high). We had a tense family discussion on whether to go ahead with the procedure because obviously the risk of bleeding/death in theatre is a factor. My sister is flying home from Australia this weekend and our fear was if something happened to Mum in theatre, she would not have had a chance to say goodbye to Mum. We called her and she said to go ahead. Yesterday was nail biting but Mum got through the op and now we just wait to see if it has relieved the pressure on her brain to a degree which will make her more comfortable. None of this changes the outcome but I feel that it has been a little miracle and I have no doubt that it is all your prayers and your healing wishes that have made this happen.
Thank you and please keep us in your thoughts and prayers x
Keeping your Mum and you all on my prayer list. Your Mum is beautiful..not hard to see you share her loveliness. Hang in there, Marie..you have a lot of people that care about you and your family. ❤
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Thank you so much Michele xxxx
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Hang in there lass.. as us northern birds say… Your a strong en, but remember just like you have been here for us, we are here for you.. sending love and hugs your way xxxx
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Oh Sarah, thanks for making me smile x
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Very warm thoughts and hugs from across the miles for you and your Mum, Marie. I know it’s painful for you and your family and wish you strength and comfort. My father is at the very end of his cancer journey. I hate using those words, but it’s sadly true. He’s over 400 miles away and not even well enough to come to the phone to talk to me. Will go see him in two weeks. I wish we were going sooner. I know you understand this and am sorry that you and all those who come to this thread know what it’s like to look this monster disease in the eye. Good wishes to all.
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Oh Rachel, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad – this is such a tough time for you, esp as you are far away. Thank you for reaching out to me today – it helps me feel less alone. I hope your Dad and your family find peace and comfort and strength too.
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Oh Marie, I am so thankful for this bit o’ good news that came your way. My prayers continue for you and your sis and dear Mum. You have a caring community here, and always know you can reach out to us for anything.
XOXO,
Jan
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Marie, I know you are going through so much pain right now, and I’m grateful for the little miracle, too. Just know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Beth, I am very appreciative of your kindness in reaching out to me at this sad time x
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It’s always difficult to share about a sad event in your life. And I commend you for being so brave in sharing this. Our prayers are with you during these hard times.
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Marie,
I missed this post! Oh sweet Marie, I am so sorry. I am thankful that although discussions can be intense you all want to do what is best for your mum. One thing I am learning is cancer doesn’t care who, what age, what sex when is this monster going to go? Hugs and prayers my long distant sister. Luann
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