When it rains...

TheTamedShrew · July 2014

So we just found out last night that MIL has an aggressive form of breast cancer. She is scheduled to have a double mastectomy next week and should find out today if it has affected her lymph nodes. The surgery will be followed up with a heavy dose of chemotherapy. It all happened extremely quickly. She had just had a mammogram this past March and was fine. She discovered the lumps last week, had a biopsy early this week, and found out yesterday that it was cancerous. Life is pretty much one long nightmare these days. DH is a mess, especially after what we just went through with my mom. I can't really believe this is happening, and I am doing my best to be strong for DH and MIL. My mom's memorial service is this coming Sunday and I haven't come close to even processing that.

Anyway, please spare some prayers. This is a stormy year for us.

ASmallWonder · July 2014

OMG your poor family

I'm so sorry you're all dealing with this. FX for good news after the surgery.

Megan32290 · July 2014

Praying for your family

TheTamedShrew · July 2014

Thank you, @mcbush.

One thing I hate is that DH and MIL were so wonderful and supportive through the entire year that mom was sick, and now they are having to face the same situation less than a month later. My DH saw my mom on her death bed and I don't want him to be more terrified after watching my mom pass away. I don't want the fact that my mom lost the battle to be a discouragement to her in any way. I don't know if that makes sense, but I'm having a hard time putting it into words. I know that positive thoughts and feelings are so important during this time and the experience of my mom's death was traumatic for DH as well as for me. I know it just adds to his fear and concern for his mom, KWIM?

Lizzybizzy80 · July 2014

I'm really sorry. I hope you have good news that her lymph nodes aren't affected. Will be thinking of you Sunday as well.

needanustart · July 2014

I'm so sorry, that sounds horrible. Prayers and good vibes sent to you and your family.

TheTamedShrew · July 2014

Thank you, all. You are a wonderful group of ladies, and I'm thankful that I have a place to throw out smiles and ugly cries at any time or place. I am not one who as ever been acquainted with illness or death, so I suppose I can see this as simply a season of life. I can only pray for MIL to have the strength to beat this when my mom did not, and be thankful for my own immediate family's good health. Something in my heart tells me that she will come out okay. I always thought cancer was something that would never touch me or my family. It's crazy the sand that we bury ourselves in, and then we are not prepared to face real life. Part of life is the awareness that none of us are ever promised tomorrow, and we must constantly be grateful, forgiving, loving, and kind. I would continue to ramble on, but I won't. Maybe it's time to start journaling. The feels are all too jumbled and complex right now. Thank you for opening your ears, internet devices, and hearts to me.

Maelara · July 2014

Oh no! I'm so so sorry that you are going through this, again! So many hugs and much love being sent your way.

riansmommie · July 2014

I'm do sorry. Tons of hugs and T's&P's heading y'all's way.

valerie4977 · July 2014

Lean on The Lord! Prayers for you all.

GraceInCA · July 2014

I'm so, so sorry. The treatments are getting better every day and I hope your MIL is around for a good while longer.

peachnectarine · July 2014

Oh no. T&Ps that it hasn't spread.

GracieL79 · August 2014

Sorry you're going through this. Thoughts & prayers for you all.

cynthia2007 · August 2014

Oh wow. Praying for your family and that God give you the strength to endure.

GalLaura · August 2014

Oh this is just awful. Your poor family. Hang in there. Sending tons of hugs and love your way.

kh59 · August 2014

I'm so very sorry. Wishing you and your family the best during this tough time.

flerlgirl · August 2014

I'm so sorry! My mom had breast cancer and had to have a double mastectomy as well. She made a full recovery! If you ever want to talk, please let me know! Lots of love and prayers to all of you.