What a week it's been! When I last posted an update on my mom, I was sitting here in PA without an accurate diagnosis. Because so many things needed taken care of and that I wanted to be there for my mom, I went home to NC for the week. This past Thursday, we got the call from the Oncology Office and were asked to meet on Friday morning. It was nerve wracking to have to wait for an answer these last couple of weeks. Just the uncertainty of things was so stressful. Things more or less sounded grim and basically we were just waiting for a time frame on how much time she had left. When we got to the office and met with her Doctor, we learned that she has Stage 3 cancer. What a miracle!!!! She will need chemo, surgery to remove her breast as well as some possible radiation but her outcome is better than we had expected.
I have to tell you all, I've never seen cancer until Friday. The Doctor made it a point for me to look at my mom's breast. She wanted me to see what can happen when you leave things untreated. It's one scene that I will remember forever! I've never seen cancer and to tell you the truth, I never want to see it again!!!!! Unfortunately, she let this go for quite some time. Had she been examined earlier this year, she might have been in a better situation. After this week, I am scheduling an appointment with my Doctor to get checked out. I hope that you do the same. Talk to your Doctor and see what kinds of services are there to help you.
It's been a week since I got the call from one of my brothers that my mom has had an aggressive form of Breast Cancer. It seems like so much longer since I got that iniital call. There have been so many tests and so many appointments that have been made over the course of just a few days. The waiting is the hardest part. We know that her diagnosis is; one that isn't pleasant but would just like to know what can be done to save our mom. There are so many things that need to be done but depending on the outcome of a few pending tests, our hands are tied. We don't know what to do. It's all a waiting game at this point.
So, where do we stand??? At this point, I have no idea, Until we get an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan, we can't really decide on anything. We are getting her the treatment that she needs at this point. Once the diagnosis comes in, Mom will have to decide what she wants to do. That's not easy! I want my mom to be around, crazy and all. (Those who have known me the longest understand.) BUT, it is her life and she has to make a decision on what she wants to do and I truly love her regardless of whatever she does. She can take treatment or not but it's totally up to her. Until next time.........
Mother's Day is Sunday and if you haven't had time to pick out something for your mom, I have some cool Beauty products that you can make at home for her. Using everyday ingredients from your fridge, you can make one or all of these items. Just put into a pretty jar or canister.
Pomegranate Body Scrub
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons oil (vegetable, avocado or sunflower)
1-2 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)
In a small bowl, combine sugar and pom seeds, and crush both with a spoon. Add oil and mix. The pomegranate will naturally scent the scrub, but if you want additional scent, add a couple drops of essential oil. Massage gently onto damp skin. There should be enough for a full body scrub. Rinse off.
Avocado Hair Mask
Half an avocado, masked
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sweet almond oil
Combine all the ingredients and mix well into a paste. Brush on wet hair, paying special attention to the ends, and let it sit a minimum of 30 minutes while you relax. Then shampoo and condition as usual.
Honey Bath
1 cup sweet almond, olive, or sesame oil
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup liquid soap
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Place oil into a bowl, then carefully stir in remaining ingredients until fully blended. Store in a clean plastic bottle and shake before reusing. Add to running bathwater.
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