Cancer

[Jackie]

I'm requesting prayer for my mom. To make a long story short, they decided about a year ago that she has lymphoma. We thought it was pretty much under control, but then we had more problems right before Christmas. Things appear to be getting worse quickly. Her speech has been affected recently (sounds as if she's talking without her teeth). It may be that she had a mini-stroke, but the doctor yesterday says the cancer may have gone into her brain. If so, it may just be a matter of weeks. My kids are dealing with it well; I don't want to be too negative with them, but they know that Grandma is sick with cancer, and that it could kill her. A year and a half ago, we had two funerals together. The first was DH's uncle, who they didn't know too well. We decided at the time that we'd like them to attend a funeral BEFORE it was someone close to the family, thinking they'd handle it better later if they knew what to expect. About two weeks later, a 6YO good friend of my daughter's died in a car crash, and we were attending a funeral again (this one with a good deal more tears on everyone's part). We've talked about Grandma being in heaven (even suggested that maybe she could give the little girl and big hug for us, and tell her that we miss her!). This is getting longer than I planned; sorry! But please keep Mom and us in your prayers. Thanks!

[HeidiPA]

Jackie~
I will definitely keep you and your mom, and your entire family, in my prayers. Oh, this is a tough one- but you've got the right attitude and you're telling your kids the right things. It's so hard to explain death to kids, but I try to make it a positive experience for my kids, because, hey, what could be better than living in heaven?! It's just so hard for those of us who get left behind.
Praying~
Heidi

[Anonymous]

Jackie,
My thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family.
Tammy

[Anne]

Jackie,
I'm praying for you, your Mom and your whole family.
Blessings,

[becky]

There's a popular disc jockey here who has cancer in his brain, spine and I forget where else.This man is an atheist.

I don't understand how you can deal with something like this without God to hold onto.
This man has a 12 year old daughter, and it made me sad to think that this girl doesn't know about her loving Father because her earthly father made this choice for her.
To her, once her dad is put in the ground, that's it.

If only she knew the truth...

[Jimmie Lu]

we are praying here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Trish]

Praying

[Brooke]

Thoughts and prayers here, too.

[Deena]

Jackie,

We are certainly praying for you, your mom, and your family!

BTW, how is that family of the little girl doing now, do you know? I rremember when that happened....so sad!

Strength and courage and God's blessings to you!!!

[Brenda]

Jackie, praying for your mom.

Becky, as for the little girl you mentioned about not being able to know the Lord because of earthly choices of her fathher, God doesn't always cause things to happen, but He will use whatever the situation is to make the best of everything resulting from it (I can say that I understand this from experience).

Brenda

[Jackie]

Danielle's family is doing fine. They were at the wedding last week. Danielle is still a topic of conversation every now and then, I think more so now with my mom's situation. Last week, Phillip and Faythe both wrote about Danielle in their journals.

My aunt and uncle are coming in later tonight from Washington State. My aunt will be a big help, I know! She's a take-charge type person, but isn't push, KWIM? Trouble is, I've a bunch of cousins that want to "get together" while my aunt and uncle are in town, and I wasn't too keen on that, thinking it'd be too much for Mom. But I talked with her, and she seems to want them all to come by tomorrow. So I'm going to call and tell them that, BUT I'm also going to tell them to call first, in case she's not feeling up to it in the morning. Dad wasn't home, so I didn't get to talk with him. I kind of want his input first. My "little" brother is going to come in from Texas, later this month. He decided it'd be better to wait until Aunt and Uncle go home, which I think he's right about.

Thanks so much for y'all's prayers!!!

[Lornaabc]

I am praying here for your mom and you. I lost my mom 14 years ago. I was young and didn't have any kids. I know it is hard but be thankful for your kids knowing her. My kids know that they missed out of something very special. Yours have wonderful memories I am sure. I guess what I mean to say is to take every day as if it were her last and spend as much time with her as you can. The kids may learn alot during that time. I sure did as I watched my mom die thru illness.

[LifeLearner]

>>I'm requesting prayer for my mom. To make a long story short, they decided about a year ago that she has lymphoma.

My mom was dx'ed with bowel cancer in July of last year and lympohma in Sept. I will be praying for you. I feel so much more but there is just ... no words for it right now.
Hang in there.

[JenPooh]

This is an older post, so hopefully I haven't added too late. My cousin who is only 28 just came over the same type of cancer for the third time in her life. She is a living testament of God's miracles. Hopefully your mom will too. Prayers.