On 11/22/2007 Thereishope wrote:
I know exactly how you feel. My mom was diagnosed with lintis plastica in June 2006. Her health went downhill middle of December 2006. She passed away end of June 2007. I remember the horror she went through. I remember every detail. I couldn't believe this was happening to her. I wished many times that this was happening to me instead of her. My mom was always so healthy and I always thought she would live to be in her 90's. My mom was only 56 years old when she passed away. Her own mom passed away at age 36 a few months after giving birth to her last child. Anyways, my mom rarely had any colds. I think it's a genetics things. I heard stomach cancer is more prevalent in people with Type A Blood. My mom had type AB blood. There might be a mutation in your mom's gene. You should probably get genetic testing. I definitely will. Boy, do I miss my mom. I really loved her so much. I still think about her every single day and still cry often. Also, I have three small children ages 4, 2, and 7 1/2 months old. I remind them everyday how much my mom loves them and I tell them often to speak to their Grandma up in heaven. Just wanted you to know I can relate.
After reading your message it brought back a comment that my mom often made after finding out she had cancer again. My mom said "I am a healthy person really, I just get cancer." It is true too.
I will agree I am still a bit shocked of what I had to witness my mom go through to finally find the peace she so deserved. I was also amazed at how I made myself stronger for her. I just kept thinking that no matter how I feel watching her go through this, imagine what it is like for to actually be going through it. She never really complained, at least not out loud. Its weird because I was technically her caretaker and yet, I know she was still taking care of me.
Sounds like you and I were both blessed to have wonderful moms.
Thank you for responding to my message and I hope you find the healing process gets easier with time too.
Take care