| I lost my mom to cancer when she was only 40 years old. She went through 2 surgeries, multiple rounds of chemo, radiation therapy, the the whole nine yards and this went on for three years (she was in remission for a year). Anyway, based on my experience, cancer is bullshit. That being said, you _can_ live with it. You have to remember that for a loving mother, you're her light and hope and this means that now it's time to pull up your sleeves and get to work. Take her to all the appointments, get her all the medications she needs, take her for walks (cancer has good days and bad) and give her healthy food and the treats you know she likes. Watch movies and do silly stuff to make her laugh. Look over family pictures and tell her about your future plans. Don't be upset if she acts differently around you, your job is to make her feel protected and cared for. Cancer is the ultimate poison in life but you're breathing life into her and having your company warms her heart. Don't give cancer an inch because fuck that disease. As I'm typing this, I would give up everything I have right now to spend another second with my mom because let me remind you that nothing and I mean nothing is more precious than the bond you have with your family. Screw "daily tasks" at work, all the money in the world will not replace your mom. |