My MIL is a wonderful woman. My husband idolizes her. I think of her as a second mother, myself.
Mom is 78 years old. She doesn’t get around so well anymore. She had a knee replaced a few years ago, but she didn’t exercise the way they told her to.
She smoked for many years, but not for the last 30. Even so, she has some lung disease.
She’s overweight, in fact, obese. She loves to eat. That shouldn’t be a crime.
Last week, she had a routine colonoscopy. They found a polyp and some bleeding.
Today she called to say the biopsy came back.
It’s Cancer.
In most cases, this wouldn’t be such bad news, as far as cancer goes, but her age, her weight, in fact her general condition says it’s a big deal.
My husband has been crying since the call. I want to.
He was my rock when my son died. I have to be his, now.
But, DAMN! (sorry) I hate seeing him so hurt, and I hate that I can’t do or say a thing to change anything.
He just went out for a drive, so I have a few minutes for my own tears.
Thanks for listening.
M.
Aw, picunurse, I’m so sorry.
You know we’ll be here to listen, anytime.
(((picunurse)))
I’ll be loopy for the next couple of days, as you know, but if you just need someone to talk to, let me know. I know the awful feeling of this news all too well. Be strong, but don’t be afraid to cry. My thoughts are with you, your husband, and your MIL, as well as your whole family. I am so sorry to hear this news.
All my best,
S.
So sorry to hear the news, picunurse. Good thoughts headed your way. Please keep us updated.
GT
All three of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
many many hugs for picunurse
Like always, keep us posted and vent when applicable.
We’re always here for ya, ya know.
{{{picunurse}}}
Many big hugs and a shoulder to lean on if you need it.
That all sounds pretty inadequate as I read it.
Be strong when you must and allow weakness when you feel it. All of it is ok.
One more round of hugs to you and your husband.
CJ
I’m so sorry. My mom died from the same thing. I wish your family strength and peace.
{{{picunurse}}}
Will she be undergoing treatments? Just know that she, you and hubby are in my thoughts and prayers. Here’s another shoulder to cry on if you need it.
{{{{picunurse}}}}
I went thru that with my mom about 15 years ago.
I’m sorry to hear your news. Sending supporting thoughts your way.
Add me to the hug pile. At least you, hubby, and MIL have each other. That will help down the road. And us here, too.
Add me, too. picnurse, good thoughts and prayes are headed out.
I’m so sorry to read this.
Sending lots of hugs, peace and strength to you, the hubby and MIL. You know we’re all here if you need a shoulder.
(( picunurse )) I’m offering prayers for your MIL, husband and you! I lost my father when I was 25; I know what it’s like to lose a parent.
I’m so sorry - I send you hugs, picunurse. I’ll keep your whole family in my thoughts…
I’m so sorry picunurse. You and your family are in my thoughts.