I'm talking about cancer treatment. No matter your age or treatment regime, it is never easy. Farracy, my daughter-in-law, aka Best daughter-in-law in the World is in Houston right now visiting her mom who is undergoing the last week of radiation treatment, after three months of aggressive chemo and radiation at the same time. She only has seven more radiation treatments (maybe six before the day is out) but she's at the point that seven treatments feels like way too many.
The good new for her is that she is surrounded by fabulous doctors and a remarkable support network including not only Farr and Justin, but also her son and daughter-in-law and grandchildren who live near by not to mention a host of friends ready, willing, and able to do the small and large things that are so important when you feel as rotten as she does. She also has a end date for these treatments and her doctor has given her the thumbs up to say that her tumor has shrunk significantly and the treatments are working.
Still... it is hard for her and for those who love her. She too, is Always a Mom and we have talked about how difficult it is to watch kids--even adult kids) cope with treatment for their parents. This is to say it goes both ways. Mothers (and Dads) and their kids of any age work hard to figure out how to help, stay positive and be there when cancer is in the mix. Farr and her brother, Chad, and their families have done all that for Nancy as have lots of others.
So mom, Nancy, hang in there. Know how many folks are cheering you on. Remember how strong and good your children are (not to mention fabulous parents themselves)--just the way you and Skip raised them.
So today I am just sending out love to another mom, Nancy, and asking you to say a prayer for her--or send positive thoughts her way.
Blessings.
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