Just had to tell my mom that she has less than

fifefife Posts: 3,327
edited June 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
a month to live. My mom has been a very healthy person her whole life. she never smoked, drank and took care of herself. 1 months ago, she went to see her doctor for her 6 month check-up and we found that they was a small spot on her lung. she went to see a specialist who said that she had cancer. we were not that afraid as she had cancer before. we began to get everything ready for her chemo. 3 days ago we were told by the doctor that the cancer was very progressive and has spread to her liver, bones and now her brain.

so yesterday, we told my mom that she doesn't have alot of time left. the saddest part of all this is that she is supposed to retire from working tomorrow and had a 1 month trip booked for Friday to Portugal to see her family. now she can't get out of bed.

And herE is me telling this all to people I have never met or will ever meet. I don't know why i am doing this as even my closest friends don't know yet.

I don't want any responses to this post. Just want to say ENJOY YOUR LIFE!
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  • release23420release23420 Posts: 1,176
    hey mate my mom died the same way like when i was in high school bro so sorry you had to tell ur mum that,,, you need a shoulder i got 2 (pause) or if you need someone to talk to pm me an i will give you my cell take care be strong

    shawn
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    Sorry to hear that bad news fife :(
  • Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    so sorry fife...may peace be with your mom and family...
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  • Nothingman54Nothingman54 Posts: 2,251
    I'm so sorry to hear that. Sometimes talking to strangers is easier. We all walk the long road.
    I'll be back
  • arqarq Posts: 8,012
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  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    Happened to me at 15 with my dad... I'm so sorry it is happening to you and I just hope you can keep the good that she has done inside of you forever. I know I did...
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  • RiverrunnerRiverrunner Posts: 2,419
    I am so sorry to hear about this. It is especially sad that this happened right at your mom's retirement. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Take advantage of the time you have left with your mom.
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  • DeLukinDeLukin Posts: 2,757
    I'm so sorry to hear that. Sometimes talking to strangers is easier. We all walk the long road.
    Amen to all three.
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  • peacegirlpeacegirl Posts: 835
    DeLukin wrote:
    I'm so sorry to hear that. Sometimes talking to strangers is easier. We all walk the long road.
    Amen to all three.

    Indeed
  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    I am so very sorry. Ironic how life is taken from those who value it the most. Yes, enjoy each day.
    You are everything to your mama, with you by her side, she has the family she needs. Peace be with you both and God bless her and all those that love her.
  • QuarterToTenQuarterToTen Posts: 3,635
    I'm so very sorry.
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  • comebackgirlcomebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    I am so sorry to hear this. I agree that sometimes it's easier to talk to strangers about the things that trouble us most. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care of yourself...of your mom.
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  • Green CircleGreen Circle Posts: 5,192
    Very sorry. Make what you can of what you have left.
    blessings.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,412
    wow. so sorry to hear/read this. all my best to you & your family.
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  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    Really sorry to read this.............take care Fife.
    :(
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    best thoughts going out to your mom.
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,799
    My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

    Dear God.
  • memememe Posts: 4,695
    So sorry to hear that... once on a plane to Italy I assisted an old man who was terminally ill and still wanted to go "back home". Sadly, he died on the plane.

    My thoughts are with you, your mom and your family. Be strong.
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • PearlOfAGirlPearlOfAGirl Posts: 15,993
    I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...

    Wish you were here...

    ~RIP Dad
  • ClaireackClaireack Posts: 13,561
    So sorry to hear about this ..... just awful.
  • Cinnamon GirlCinnamon Girl Posts: 1,854
    I'm so so sorry. :cry:
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  • haffajappahaffajappa Posts: 5,955
    Awww, I'm so sorry Fife.
    I know what its like to hear this devestating news that someone only has so long to live.

    Stay strong! <3
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  • stargirl69stargirl69 Posts: 6,387
    I am so sad of your news Fife ... my empathy goes out to you your mum ... the board is a good place to be at this time ... we are all the extended human be in family here ... it was a place I came when my dad died ... I know you will get the same support
    Take care ... be sound

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  • Given to...Given to... Posts: 4,989
    Peace

    There is alot to be said to have this place to use. Talking to anyone about this is hard. We are not strangers, but peeps just like you who have you in our hearts.
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  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    I'm so sorry to hear it.
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  • FifthelementFifthelement Posts: 6,959
    I am so sorry to hear of this. You, your mother, and all of your family are all in my thoughts. Embrace and live in every moment that you still have together . . . again, I am so sorry.
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  • __ Posts: 6,651
    :cry::cry::cry:

    I know there's no point in saying I'm sorry, though I am, or that I'll be praying for all of you, which I will. I know it won't help. I will tell you about my grandmother though. She died 6 years ago from breast cancer, which had come back from years earlier, and spread to her brain. By the time she died, due to the cancer in her brain and probably also the pain meds, she was totally out of it. She was alert, but wasn't making any sense. And I tell you this because she was so out of it that she was really happy. She didn't remember that she was dying. She wasn't afraid or regretful. She didn't feel any pain. She was just happy. And then she fell asleep. It doesn't change the fact that we miss her terribly. But I am glad to know that, in her mind, things couldn't have been better. (That's her in my avatar, by the way. :) )
  • electronblueelectronblue Posts: 3,460
    such heartbreaking news..

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