Feeling Lost, Scared

Hello Kate, the doctors found a massive amount of something in my daughter when she was 16 and told us it was "probably cancer". My answer to them was NO! To make a long story short it truned out to be a what they called endrometriosis. It happened because she had a blockage in her cannal and when she ovulated only the left side came out. The right side was blocked and from the time she started ovulating the right side hit the blockage and went back to her right side and then around to her back. She was ovulating on the right side but it wasn't comeing out. She was only 16 but the doctors removed all of her female organs on her right side. She was told it wouldn't be a good idea for her to become PG but at 19 she had a baby boy. I call him my miracle grandson. He's the only one I'll ever have biologically as by the time my daughter was about 25 she had to have the other female organs taken out as the endrometriosis was back. She leads a full and happy life now. Please have faith in your Father in heaven and know that Jesus and the Holy Spirit are always with you and also with you sister. God bless you and my prayers will be with you. J.

Hi K.,
First of all don't feel 'weird' about connecting with people over the internet. I'm 53 and have been meeting people on line (friends only...I'm a happily married woman) and have truly enhanced my life by including the wonderful people I've met over the years. Besides I truly believe that all of the best changes occuring in our world are because of the internet and how it connects us all no matter where we are from or who we are.

I just wanted to respond to let you know that you are in my prayers and that I am sending healing love and light to you. Expect the best and you may be surprised at the outcome.

Sincerely,
C.

my heart goes out to you. i have not had cancer myself, but have many friends who have. you might join a church to find friends & a supportive community, or ask your doctors to recommend support groups. i imagine there are many online, too, that are cancer specific. attitude is everything- i know it's difficult, but try to stay positive. best of luck!

K.,

I have not had cancer. But speaking on behalf of us daughters that have dealt with sick parents...please tell your children. I know your first response is to protect them from hardship but 1) you need their comfort and love and 2)when they do find out that you didn't tell them you will be dealing with more hurt feelings, a sense of betrayel and pure fright from miles and miles away. Tell your son what's happened but that you will email him everyday of your recovery and that you are so proud of him accomplishing his goal.

You are in my prayers.

Kate,

If you need an ear...call me ###-###-####

My mother-in-law is a breasst cancer survivor.

I remember the scare we had.

I understand wanting to keep the news to yourself for a while until all is for sure on any end...

However, you still need a shoulder.

I have twin toddlers that would love to see visitors. Call and we can get together for lunch, tea...

I stay at home currently, and always can use a new friend, too.

T.

Hi K.,

As hard as it is, keep a positive attitude! "the mind plays a beautiful part on your body" - my doctors words of encouragment. I had a lot on my plate with being a mother of a 1 year old and caregiver for my mother so I didn't focus on me. I prayed and read or listened to music with uplifting words of wisdom. I had two bio's and now my last pap has been normal. You're right...it's important to have scheduled exams. Create a wonderful day and live one day at a time!

Please please please talk to your family....If you were my mother, I would want to know what was happening to you and be there no matter what....why give up on the things you love..enjoy what you can and take your own advice in you "little about me" comments...why waste a day alone when your family can share life and love with you????????I would be so angry if I found out that my mom went through something like this alone. Please try to find a support group or just someone you can talk to personally.......It is so important to be positive! Please please please take care of yourself emotionally and reach out to your family.

I just want you to know that I read this and I'm praying for you. I could say any number of things that just wouldn't really mean a thing here. It just seems that words are not enough, especially anonymous, typed words. So just know that I am thinking about you and praying for you. Even though I don't know you, God does...He knows the number of hairs on your head and what color they are! So I'm lifting you up in prayer, praying for peace that transcends all understanding, wisdom for the doctors and wisdom for you as you decide what it is you will do next. You can not bear this burden alone...Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matt 11:28 Also praying you will find this rest.