Good morning Sherri,
So some news, and more waiting...very hard when you are the one not right there. Hopefully giving your Mom a break from the chemo will give her a chance to get stronger and feel a bit better.
I am glad you posted the update. I will be keeping an eye on the discussion thread and offering you what I can in support. We all make the load lighter by sharing, getting feelings out, pats on the back when you feel like you arent doing enough but others tell you...you are!
Have you sent her any mail? like cards? even a hand made one - I am thinking of your daughter..who is at an age where she might want to create a kind of vision board? in a card? Just thinking out loud here..but you know...just a message of love and encouragement that will surprise your mom and lift her spirits...something she can stick on the fridge door or by her bed and be reminded of you often...that you care, that you think of her and love her. Anyway...I have a little vision board on my fridge, and it reminds me to have hope, to dream, to have goals, to take time to remember how many good things I have in my life.
Your mom is going to appreciate any and all things you do...I know you have already done a lot. So this is just coming from my idea corner, not my..you should do corner;)
I am taking two hours for myself today...as I have just spent two days caring for my little granddaughter who wasnt well. That was hard on me - and now..its time to breathe fresh air, meet a friend, have her tell me I can do no more than I am doing...and that will ease my guilt.
Hope this note helps you feel a bit better too - to know that many of us understand your feelings and your need to be there.
Best wishes, and a smile sent your way,
Nat