My mom is battling stage three throat cancer.
She just completed round one of her radiation and chemotherapy.
During the last 7 weeks I have felt a bit inadequate: I am struggling with how best to offer my love, support and help during this challenging, difficult, scary time.
I want to do more than I am doing for her - she means the world to me!
I want to do more than I am doing for her - she means the world to me!
But,
I am not a nurse, caregiver, nutritionist or orderly.
I am not a scientist, pharmacist, or medical engineer.
I am not technician, radiologist, nor am I a doctor, or an oncologist.
But, apparently,
I am beginning to fancy myself a runner.
Tomorrow, I am running in the Ottawa Hospital 10k RATTLE ME BONES race.
(and though it is not much, it makes me feel like I can help in my mother's care.)
Wish me luck!
(Thank you Ottawa Hospital for taking such great care of my mom!)
HEY MOM, Love you - Hate cancer!
3 comments:
Warm wishes to your mom and all the best tomorrow when you run.
Best of luck to you and prayers to your mom.
I understand your feelings of inadequacy. I feel the same way in dealing with my best friend's stage 4 lung and brain cancer.
Sending cyber thoughts and hugs your way as you work your way through this challenge!
Great job on running!
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