My mom had her yearly mammogram 6 months ago. Her doctor told her that something was different, but that she wasn't concerned. She simply told mom to schedule to have another mammogram in 6 months. So that 6 months was up last week. My mom had her check and the doctor said, again that she didn't think it was anything, but she would like to do a biopsy. So this past Monday that was done. They had told her it would be 2 days (wed) and they would call with results.
We all waited by our phones that day. Waiting, waiting, waiting. So at 5pm mom called and was told, keep waiting we're still making calls. By 9pm she was a wreck and decided to go to bed and call back in the morning.
Thursday morning when she called the nurse said they were still waiting on a signature and she would call as soon as she got it.
At about 2pm, Ron was out on visitation and the kids were napping. My mom called. She said those 2 words, IT'S CANCER. I know it was only a matter of seconds, but it seemed like an eternity before I said, "what". "I have BREAST CANCER honey.
My mom has Breast Cancer. It's hard to even type that. When we dealt with those same two words (it's cancer) with Ron's brother, Ryan, a few years ago, I remember exactly where we were and that I instantly went into help mode. It seemed natural to do. Everyone around me was dealing with the news and I had to pick up and take care of 7 kids and clean 2 houses and help in any way I could.
But I never in my lifetime thought it would be my mom. I'm sure no one thinks that, but I was floored. I cried and prayed and cried some more. I wished I could hug my mom (which I finally got to do today).
So they got an appointment with a surgeon Friday morning and now surgery to remove the lump and a lymph node (to see if there is any more cancer) is scheduled for January 5th.
My sister was boarding a plane to London (they are spending Christmas in Hungry with Billy's family and will arrive in the States on the 28th) when she called me. Mom and she had not been able to make a connection so, I had to tell her.
Jesus knew these days long before us and He has the future in His hands. Thank the Lord we are a family who knows that and believes that He is all knowing and all powerful. Jesus is still on the throne. Thank the Lord we can begin this new phase of life as a family with Jesus by our sides.
Jesus knew these days long before us and He has the future in His hands. Thank the Lord we are a family who knows that and believes that He is all knowing and all powerful. Jesus is still on the throne. Thank the Lord we can begin this new phase of life as a family with Jesus by our sides.
We would appreciate your prayers!
7 comments:
jan, i am so so sorry. those are scary words to hear. our mom had cancer when we were younger-- it was small and treatable, but the words are just so scary. i will be praying and trusting that God is in the midst of all of this, and in the midst of you.
We are praying with you all and for you all!
Jan, I know how scary those words are. I will be praying for your family. I just heard a testimony of a man who is dealing with cancer, and he said that cancer was his discipler. In other words, it was making him more like Jesus. I know God will show Himself through all of these circumstances.
Jan, It is a scary thing. The room tilted when I found out that I had cancer. I will be praying for you, your mom, and your entire family.
We love you guys! My prayers will be with you and your mom and dad.
Keep us posted.
All this is being lifted before the throne of the One who loves your mom more than we can begin to imagine. Know that you are loved:)
~Michelle
We love you and are praying for the Great Physician to be very near to your mom and you! ~Wolheter's
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