On Friday, February 10th 2012, my whole family's life was drastically altered. A long-awaited doctor's appointment confirmed everyone's worst fears : my mother's health problems are, in fact, cancer. Severity unknown, origin unknown. Treatment plan in the works.
She'll be OK, she has to be. She is one of the strongest people I know, and if she has anything to say about it, she's going to come through this even stronger than before. But it doesn't change the fact that we are all in for the fight of our lives.
My mother is the backbone of our family, and she is my best friend. People meet us and they think we're sisters. They often compare us to Lorelai and Rory of "The Gilmore Girls," which we take with pride since that show is very important to us. Now, I have siblings, and a father, so our family dynamic isn't nearly the same as our television heroines, but it doesn't matter. She is always there for me, and I am always there for her. But this, I cannot help with. I am useless. And there's this horrible, pressing guilt that nobody can talk me out of feeling ... she should have gone to the doctor months ago. But she was so busy taking care of me, and all of my problems. She was doing what any mother would do, and I love her for that, but I cannot shake that guilt.
All I can do now is be supportive in every way possible. My parents don't want me to come home just yet, because everything is going so well for me here, but they know I'm only a phone call away. Mom, I am always only a phone call away. I'll hop in the car and drive all night if you ask me to. I love you. And I believe in wishes, and miracles, and dreams coming true. Every wish is for you.
All you have to do is call my name, and I'll be there on the next train
I didn't want to comment two posts in a row, because I didn't want to be creepy because you don't know me... but your post broke me down. I wanted to say, I'm so sorry. I'll pray for your mother and you, if that's all right.
ReplyDeleteBest journeys to you, Katydid.
I appreciate your concern, thank you so much. And it's not creepy, drop by and comment any time you want! Truly though, I am grateful for any and all prayers.
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Kaitlin,
ReplyDeleteI love you and your family. I am so sorry that this is happening, but I know how hard health problems can be with family members, even if our situations are completely different. I will be praying for you and your mom..and your whole family for that matter. I love you!
-McKenna