Mom's news was escalated last Thursday with C in both her lungs, her liver and her spleen. She had a couple very bad days. Weak. hard to breathe. couldn't keep anything down. We go see an oncologist tomorrow.
I am off work for the remainder of this week. The stress of it all has taken my colitis into flare. It is giving me the gift of time to be there for them....cooking, cleaning, talking.... organizing. All those sorts of things. It is most appreciated. I work hard on keeping it together at the house and just taking breaths to go out to the garage to let the emotions flow.
I have had all 3 of my children (the boys and the gf) in my house for 4 days now. What a rare gift. Usually one or the other is gone. It gives DS2 a chance to get to know the gf more. He even went out and bought her a present for Christmas.
DS2 is still waiting to hear about a job doing power lines with the company his friend works with. He would be on the road 10 days ish and then home again for a few. He may opt to move out of our house and in with a friend. We shall take that one step at a time.
DS1 got to see a lot of his hockey buddies at 2 games over the weekend but he's really been HERE a lot, which is unusual for him. I love it.
I am grateful I had brought and wrapped most of my presents back at the end of November. They have been under my little tree since then and it's been nice to enjoy it when I actually get to be here at home. The cat definitely loves sitting under it and on the presents.
We plan to have a pre- Christmas, Christmas supper at mom and dad's with appetizers as the focus. This will give DS1 a chance to have his family meal and see some family before he flies back on Christmas Day.
Tuesday, Nice weekend!
1 day ago
7 comments:
Sending positive thoughts. That is a lot of care on your shoulders right now.
I'm glad you are able to take that time off of work to focus on your family. Keeping you in my thoughts Jolie!
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jolie - I am amazed at your ability to put a positive spin on things. What else can we do? You have some much-needed time off and your kids and family around you and everyone seems to be pulling together. That is what family is all about. I'm glad you have support and that your sons are sticking close by. Know that you are also in our thoughts! Hugs!
You're in my thoughts too, Jolie. As hard as this is, it's a blessing for both you and your parents that you're able to be with them now and help them with daily tasks.
In my thoughts! I know how hard it is, we went through this 4 years ago with my mom and just this week found out her sister is also dealing with cancer. Glad you have your kids at home and a quiet place to be when needed.
Thank you everyone and my condolences to those of you who are going through or have gone through this.
Post a Comment