Got back late yesterday from Wichita, KS where my mom lives. She is on her third bout of cancer and last November she had to have emergency surgery for a ruptured colon that has taken her a long time to recover from. The last time I saw her was Mothers’ Day weekend and that visit was a little troubling as it seemed like she had lost her desire to fight so I was anxious about this trip. Mom has always been very independent. She is very quiet and to herself and has a hard time letting people in especially when it comes to personal issues like her health. We talk at least twice a week and I usually visit at least two or three times a year. The most frustrating thing is I always feel like there is nothing I can do to help.
This trip was just what I needed and I believe it was what Mom needed too. She really opened up to me and we had some deep conversations like “why do bad things happen to good people”- that’s a tough one. She had made so much progress since the last time I saw her and I am thankful that she has her fight back again! I am grateful for my stepdad – he has always been like a father to me and he takes really good care of my mother.
We all take so much for granted – most of all our health. I realized how blessed I am at my age to still do the things that I can do physically. I also realized how blessed I am to still have my mother in my life. She is the strongest woman I know and I love her very much!
