Friday, December 5, 2008

Letters From The Heart 8

Mom met with the doctor this afternoon. The prognosis is still the same, by definition she has stage 4 carcinoma cancer that started in the lungs. She has a mass in her right lung, a lymph node in the middle of the chest and a new finding in her skull. The doctor said he may want to biopsy the 5 millimeter nodular. She did have an MRI back in June, they thought they found something then but the result was a normal aging brain. This doctor said it is not the same finding; this one is located in a different area. We don’t know if the cancer spread to her brain or if it’s something else.

I asked the doctor many questions and I have many more, some will have to wait until we meet with the Oncologist next week Friday. He will be talking to mom about the pros and cons of chemo and she will have to make a big decision.

Mom said she doesn’t want to die in the winter. I told her she was going to be around to help plant my garden. I am going to make a place for her to plant a flower garden so every year we can see her flowers bloom. I think it would be a wonderful remembrance of mom.

Mom had another run in with the snake! We figured out that he was lifting the top of the cage now that he is bigger and stronger. She said if the cancer doesn’t kill her, the snake will!! I called Pam up and asked her to take the snake, since Sheldon was the one who gave it to Fayth for her birthday 4 years ago. At least mom is a good sport about the whole thing and we’ll have something to laugh about.

Here is a picture of mom and the beautiful flowers she received from her friend Ralph. They are just gorgeous!























Let our hearts reflect on Isaiah 41:10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.



4 comments:

Anonymous said...

That snake would of been gone the 1st time it got out if it was me there,but I never would of been able to be in the same room sleeping where a snake was. Yes Mary is a good sport, but i bet she will be glad when the snake is gone. That wasn't very good news about Marys brain.Oh Tara we all have been praying for Mary to ask Jesus into her life but only she can do it of her own free will. I know Jesus wants her to be his daughter and he can heal all her past hurts, all her emotional hurts and he would forgive her of all her sins if she would just confess them to him so he can forgive her and start his healing process. If she doesn't want to die and go to hell why why why doesn't she see this. Is her ears, eyes ,and heart so blinded ,is she afraid, all these questions I would like to ask her,but as you know your family members can be the last to believe you or listen to you when it comes to religion. Will see you tomorrow if it ever stops snowing. Give Mary a big kiss for me tell her i love her. Love Aunt Sharon

Tim n Jodi said...

Wow Tara, we read your whole blog tonight. We laughed and we cried. It's amazing how God has worked in your life and continues to draw you closer to Him. We were deeply touched by your letters. They are so filled with love and truth. We are sure that anyone who has read them are touched also. We will continue to pray for your mom's health and salvation, and for you and your family for strength as you face each days new chanllenges.
We trust in God's will.
Love, Tim and Jodi

Anonymous said...

Aunt Sharon,

I believe that God brought my mom here to be saved. He will use this time, in this place for His glory.I have faith and trust that God is working it out with her. We had a nice visit with you today! Love you!

Anonymous said...

Hi Tim and Jodi,

Thank you for reading my blog! And the whole blog...I am glad to know that my words have touched your heart. It's encouraging words like yours that keep me going. Blessings to you! Love Tara