Sunday, April 24, 2005
Everyone Needs Their Mother
Last Tuesday, most of my family went to Europe including the ones I talk to on the cell phone on a regular basis (my mom, 3 brothers & sister). Wednesday, after going into the fertility clinic, I felt really lost. I wanted to talk to my mom or sister about the news. Mothers are the best people to share many things with because nobody cares as much about it as your mother. So, I have been feeling very strange about not being able to. -Funny thing is that I have always tried to be extra tough & not homesick / missing my mom. She would probably feel elated to know I am cracking. Anyway, I started thinking about how nice it is to be able to call her whenever I want. When I was young & extra snotty, she used to tell me that one day I'd think of her as my best friend. For the record, she was wrong, mothers are more important than best friends.
This weekend, Steve's parents came to help us move. Last night, they asked if we could all have a little talk. His mother shared with us the fact that she has a golf sized tumor in her lung that has a high probability of being cancer. On top of that, it they think is in her lymph nodes. She has been experiencing a range of emotions & it was easy to see Steve's dad has been too. He asked us to pray for him to be strong too. He even mentioned that their 40th wedding anniversary is coming up in August and he got choked up thinking about it. I know this is going to be an extremely difficult time for them. I also know it is going to be excruciating for Steve and Jeff. Both of them are quite close to their mother. They call her practically every other day. She & I went shopping today for house items and had a chance to talk. This is not going to be easy for anyone, but I am going to do all I can to help all of them cope and be extra thankful that my mother is only in Europe.
By the way, I know that a few of you knew this news and that you have been dealing with similar situations with both of your parents. - We have been keeping you in our prayers too.
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For people who don't know me, I come from a big family (3 brothers & 1 sister). We moved around a LOT, so I am not really from one particular place. I like to call Katy, Texas my home though.
Recent news, my Dad & Mother-in-Law were diagnosed with Terminal Cancer in April/May of 2005. My dad passed away 5-Dec-05 .
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