MY MOM

Many of you have asked how my Mom is doing. We talk on the phone and she sounds like she is holding up well. My Dad is forever the caretaker and I am really glad for that. I know she has lost her hair and some weight also. She has found a new surgeon and feels more comfortable with this one. I live miles, and miles away and the truth is I have no concept of how she is doing. I don't know how she looks or what she goes through on a daily basis. She has just finished up chemo #3 and has one more before she starts a new kind of chemo for the next round of 4 treatments. We hope this chemo will have fewer side effects. I guess what I am saying is that I know all the details but I don't really know the shape of her emotions. I imagine it must all be taking its toll on her. She has a strong relationship with the Lord and He will do more than I ever could being there. She will say she is fine and probably be mad at me for writing all this. The truth is it is hard to be "called" by God to another place to be apart of a great church, but not be able to be there for your own family. I will go out soon and see her and I know that will help ease both of our longing to see each other. I am grateful that we live in a time where we can talk on the phone as much as we want to, and hop on a plane and be with each other in a 1/2 a day's time. Please keep praying for her healing. I really appreciate all the inquiries, and prayers on her behalf.


P.S. I love this picture of my Mom holding my youngest Alannah Belle.