Well, its done. I wasn't sure I could do it but I managed. Last night I told my sister our mother has cancer and she has to start chemo next week. I have been sick about it for days. It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to say. She took it about like I had thought she would, as most people would. She was crushed and shocked.
It is a life changing event for everyone involved. My mom is going to have to move in with us while she goes through chemo and radiation for the next several months. I will have to drive her to the treatment center 5 days a week and then go to her house to care for her animals every day. I am hoping my employer will be willing to work with me so that I can keep my job. I really can not afford to lose the insurance on my daughter and myself. Also, I am trying to figure out how we can spend more money on gas and groceries while bringing in less money due to me not working.
What worries me the most is that I will not be able to physically hold up to the task. Some of you know that I have active Lyme disease. It has wrecked my body. I have fought very hard over the last year to regain strength and stamina, but I am not where I should be. What if I get sick? What if I just can not hold up to it? How do I explain to a 3 year old about her grandmother's illness? She will be seeing my mom everyday as she goes through treatment. If anyone has any ideas please feel free to share.
There are a thousand what if's going through me right now. All I know is we will make it work somehow just because we have to. Thanks for listening. Love ya
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I was so shocked to hear this when Kevin told me last night. You will make it through some way, some how. I will do anything and everything in my power to help you out whenever possible. If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me. Love you!!
Hey Kiddo! Let me know if I can do anything besides praying. I've added your mom to my Prayer Line, and I will add y'all for strength and stamina. Things like this are never easy and they are emotionally draining, which drains you physically as well. Whenever you are not sure of what to do, stop....pray and ask God what HE wasnts you to do, then stop...and listen to your heart. If you do that, you won't go wrong. Love ya bunches! PJ
Hey Kiddo! Let me know if I can do anything besides praying. I've added your mom to my Prayer Line, and I will add y'all for strength and stamina. Things like this are never easy and they are emotionally draining, which drains you physically as well. Whenever you are not sure of what to do, stop....pray and ask God what HE wasnts you to do, then stop...and listen to your heart. If you do that, you won't go wrong. Love ya bunches! PJ
jen you can always call or come over for destressing....or to vent...it helps. we love yall and you know your our family in every way.
let us know what we can do to help.
btw we missed emma today
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