Interview with my Momma
For this assignment we had an option to interview someone with a chronic disease and I knew I had to write about my mom.
My mom was diagnosed with Colon/Rectal cancer over 10 years ago in May. I will never forget the day she told me, it felt like my heart fell onto the floor. The wonderful news is that she is in remission and doing well THANK GOD!
When my mom found out that she had cancer she was very taken by surprise however she remained very strong. She felt as though she had to stay strong in order to fight this and not to crumble in front of my father & I. Her first protocol was setting up her Chemo and radiation treatments. My mom then decided it was time to change her diet. She wanted to juice for a while because of the great health benefits of doing so. She also decided to switch to organic food as well.
My Mom has explain cancer as being a big eye opener that life is very precious. She stated that before having a strong love for God wasn't as big as a deal as it is now. She speaks more freely about how awesome God has been to her and her family and how much she loves him. She mentioned that cancer definitely has strengthened her relationship with Jesus.
Since beating cancer she is now in need of a hip replacement which she will soon have. The radiation does take a toll on your body but she still remains thankful and has no complaints.She does have to go in to have her port cleaned and blood test every so many months to make sure her cancer levels are not up. The routine check ups will be something she will always have to maintain, which doesn't matter to her as long as she is cancer free. She is trying her best to eat well but that can be a struggle at times as she does live in New Orleans where all the good food is :)
I love my mom! So thankful that she is cancer FREE!
I know how you felt when your mom told you about the cancer. My dad was diagnosed with bone cancer, but my parents didn't tell us right away. When they did I felt like my world was crashing down on me. Today his cancer is in remission and I thank God for that. My sister has breast cancer and she just took her last round of chemo last week. I am so glad that your mom's cancer is in remission. She sounds like a strong lady who is full of fight. It's amazing how good God is and the comfort he supplies in our time of need. I will pray that our loved ones cancer will remain in remission.
ReplyDeleteBeth,
ReplyDeleteI want to start by saying congratulations to your mother and she's such a strong woman! It's wonderful that you chose to blog about your mother, this was awesome. It take a very strong individual to stay strong through the pain that they go through. Also it takes an even stronger woman to stay strong for someone that they love so dearly, that strong woman is YOU!
-Keyane Jackson
I praise your mother for her strength, courage, and most of all, her self-will. It is difficult to change your diet and habits and stick to the changes no matter what. I am delighted to hear about her growth with god as I am a strong believer too. When something as life-threatening as this happens I believe there are two options. 1) Let it take you over. 2)Join God and let him take over. So glad she has chosen the second.
ReplyDeleteMany blessings.
Nisha