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| MzEeyore |
Since this is a room for off topic things, I would like for you to keep my step mom in your thoughts and prayers. She has colon cancer and her surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 11 a.m. I know most step mothers have a bad rap (especialy at Disney lol) but this woman has been wonderful to me. My mom and dad divorced when I was five and things were a little rough for awhile. There were 3 of us girls and mom found it rough to work and take care of all of us (my youngest sister was barely a year old), so age 7 or 8, I was sent to live with my dad since I was the oldest. She never acted like I was a burden or anything--she loved being a mom as she couldn't have children of her own. As the years went by, she became my best friend. Now don't get me wrong, I love my mother, but Linda holds a very special place in my heart and I don't know what I would do without her. She has always been there for me no matter what.
I am scared because the doctors are telling us that this is really bad. They think that they can get it all but she will have to have the bag for the rest of her life and she will have to have chemo. They aren't sure where else the cancer is--they have found spots on her liver and in her lymph nodes (sp?) but they won't know what those are until they get inside there to see.
Sorry this is so long but usually I would talk to her about what is bothering me but I am trying to stay positive around her, so we really don't talk about it and I can't talk to dad about it because he is already a wreck and I don't want to add to that. So my friends, I am coming to you and hope that you won't get sick of me asking for prayers and hugs. |
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| ronski |
Hi, I remember this from last night... I am so sorry to hear this. I kinda stayed out the discussion last night because your post brought up some painful memories for me. My grandad succumbed to colon cancer a couple of years ago, and I still miss him dearly. Fight the good fight, don't assume the worst, and enjoy everday of your time together. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers... |
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| Francine |
MzE, thia is the perfect room to post your needs.
I will surely keep your stepmom, Linda, in my daily prayers today. I know it isn't easy to face these things, for her, or for her family. I suspect she is pretty lucky to have you around to help her through the tough days.
Please, do let us know how it goes, okay?
Francine
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MzEeyore wrote:
Since this is a room for off topic things, I would like for you to keep my step mom in your thoughts and prayers. She has colon cancer and her surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 11 a.m. I know most step mothers have a bad rap (especialy at Disney lol) but this woman has been wonderful to me. My mom and dad divorced when I was five and things were a little rough for awhile. There were 3 of us girls and mom found it rough to work and take care of all of us (my youngest sister was barely a year old), so age 7 or 8, I was sent to live with my dad since I was the oldest. She never acted like I was a burden or anything--she loved being a mom as she couldn't have children of her own. As the years went by, she became my best friend. Now don't get me wrong, I love my mother, but Linda holds a very special place in my heart and I don't know what I would do without her. She has always been there for me no matter what.
I am scared because the doctors are telling us that this is really bad. They think that they can get it all but she will have to have the bag for the rest of her life and she will have to have chemo. They aren't sure where else the cancer is--they have found spots on her liver and in her lymph nodes (sp?) but they won't know what those are until they get inside there to see.
Sorry this is so long but usually I would talk to her about what is bothering me but I am trying to stay positive around her, so we really don't talk about it and I can't talk to dad about it because he is already a wreck and I don't want to add to that. So my friends, I am coming to you and hope that you won't get sick of me asking for prayers and hugs.
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| MzEeyore |
Thank you Ronski and I am very sorry for your loss. I too lost my grandmother to colon cancer so it is like I am revisting that whole thing all over again and I think my dad is too as it was his mother. I think it makes this all the more scary for all of us.
Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. :) |
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| MzEeyore |
Thank you Francine. I appreciate just being able to talk about it. So far no one in the family is talking about it. I talk to my husband and he is totally understanding as his mother is going thru the exact thing. She has already had her surgery and she is doing chemo now. She is coping very well and I hope and pray that Linda does the same.
Thanks for keeping her in your prayers. |
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| Tink *~*~* |
My father died of lung cancer on August 5th. My prayers and concern for anyone who has watched a loved one suffer from cancer. I myself am an almost 10 year survivor of breast cancer (my anniversary is Oct 12). I feel very lucky to be alive.
Tink *~*~* |
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| Coastalwader |
Hoping for the best for you and yours....
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| fantayzya |
MzEeyore,
My heart goes out to you dear. Since the end of July my family has been informed that an aunt on each side of our family is suffering from this very condition. One is a dear aunt and the other though a great-aunt, is actually more of a grandmother figure for me on that side of the family, and being the oldest grandbaby, I've always been "her little sweetie" (though the little no longer applies by any stretch of the imagination) I know how I feel, I don't even want to imagine how you must feel when it is your mom (and to me it sounds like she is as much your mom as your bio mom is in your heart)
We've had results go both ways for our family. My great aunt was told to expect the worst and that things looked dismal, but when all was said and done, her surgery was no where near as complicated as it could have been and though there are still more tests for spread to be done, it's looking much brighter. My hope and prayers will be that your family gets this same happy news.
God Bless
Lori |
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| Crank |
Chin up! You are in our hopes and prayers. |
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| TnDizNut |
my thoughts are with you
{{{hugs}}} |
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