I've Come Full Circle 23

[NoCodeBlues]

Kat, I will keep you, your niece and your family in my prayers.

(((Hugs)))

[hopeful4her]

Same here, girl.

How are you today?

[kat727]

Thanks for stopping by and adding her to your prayers. Hectic night and I cried quite a bit. Good to get it out now. Probably about everything and not just her. But it is so sad. The tumors are in her lungs and her neck. It doesn't sound good. They are talking to the doctor and hopefully will know more this next week. They didn't want to say anything over the holidays and then my brother's birthday on the 10th. So that is why we are just finding out.

It so hits home when you have your own kids, that are the same age even. I hope that it is treatable and she comes out of this ok. I looked closely at my four hopefully without them noticing. Didn't feel anything different, though of course I probably wouldn't. but they haven't been sick lately so I will keep crossing my fingers and praying.

Now isn't the time to ask why but what. What can be done? What does she need? What would make her feel better and not so scared?

When I went to the insurance agents yesterday, found out there were even more things to change that I hadn't even begun to think of such as my will and though I had changed my beneficiaries, since the kids are minors I really need to name another adult, just not ex. I am just overwhelmed at the moment. If I can stay calm and bail out one bucket of water/mess at a time I will do fine.

Thanks for stopping by.
kat

[hopeful4her]

Your strength will pull through. Your right. One bucket at a time. Terrible news about your niece. When its a young one, its hard to fathom.

Its okay to cry. The thought of any kind of sickness in my kids just kills me. We have to keep counting our blessings.

And remember to be really strong around her. Remember, the ill are usually stronger about things than we are.

Thinking about ya'.

[Gypsy]

Hey Ms. Kat...

I'm sorry to hear about your niece. When cancer strikes, the best you can do is be there, to ask what they need... to listen and not to fix. Love, acceptance that she still is the same person she's always been and a positive mental attitude go a long way.

A car flipping over in front of your house? Who are your neighbors, stuntmen? It's good to hear no one was hurt.

I'm working hard to get over the blame game. The more I blame the less positive energy I have for myself and my children. What to do about algebra? Some teachers have the top students tutor others in their class. Kids sometimes can learn better from other kids. Have you asked the teacher for suggestions?

Whether you send an email during the day or at home late at night, it's still communicating with the teacher. Perhaps you and their dad can agree to copy each other on all email from the teacher.

This isn't a question about who's perceived as the better parent but what's best for your son. Plus if you're both struggling to help with the algebra, perhaps a third party would be best.

*hugs*

[Yoyowife]

Kat,
It breaks my heart to hear about your niece. It makes our problems seem small in comparison, doesn't it. When your family has their health you have everything, we just seem to forget that sometimes, don't we? I'll add her to my prayers.

Hugs, Yoyo

[kat727]

Doing better today. All of your kinds thoughts are appreciated. One moment at a time. Just beginning is important. Deep breaths and calm, positive thoughts. I am exhausted and yet haven't really done anything.

kat

[karen43]

Mental exhaustion is way harder than physical that's for sure. And all the stresses add up too, it's been more than just one thing in your life.

I've been praying for your niece every night. I know when my brother was sick last year, everyone here prayed for him, and my church and his church, and he said it was almost like a physical thing for him that he could feel the prayers for him. You know I'm thinking of you!!! (((((kat)))))))

[kat727]

When my parents came to take the girls, my Mom said that the cancer isn't blood related. They are leaning towards Hodgkins. I have tried to read up on it a bit. I am hoping her age will help her. She lost 6 lbs while in the hospital for just two days. It still doesn't look good because the tumors are also in her lungs. Hopefully we will know more soon. She starts chemo on Monday.

Thanks for your prayers. kat

[Babygirl]

hey neighbor. hope you are warm and inside. its so cold. I will pray for your neice. dont rush into any thinking to fast ok? kids are stronger than we think. I will hold her close at heart monday as she starts chemo. i know how hard chemo is.
love and hugs