Call for Karma update

[pooks]

I'm so sorry Ruth. I hope you can find peace and joy in addition to sorrow in what lies ahead. Now is the time to start talking about the old stories, the ones that make you laugh, that remind her what a joyous life she has shared with you, and how much she is loved.

(hugs)

Prayers ascending.

[emily_in_nc]

Ruth,

I'm so sorry to hear this news - I can't even imagine what it would be like to hear this about my mom, who is thankfully, to this point (age 72 on Nov. 2), very healthy.

Tomorrow is the anniversary of my father's death in a car accident last year. He's been on my mind even more than usual this week, and I had a good cry tonight. I am not sure which is worse...losing a parent suddenly and unexpectedly (with no time to say anything you wished you'd said) or losing a parent more slowly, as with cancer. In the cancer case, you do get to reminisce, to share, but you also have to experience such a prolonged period of knowing what is to come, a gradual loss ... so draining to the spirit of all involved. My grandmother died of cancer, rather slowly, my mother went through it with her, and it was very difficult. There's no way to make it easy, but hospice does good work. They were very kind to my grandmother and helped my mom so much.

You'll be in my thoughts.

Emily

[uforgot]

My prayers are with you and your family. I've been there with my mom, and it's rough. Take care of yourself and keep us posted on how you are doing or just to talk.

[margo49]

In my prayers too
(a local call from here!)

[chickwhorips]

((((((ruth and family))))))

sorry to hear about what's happening, but you are in my thoughts.

[solobiker]

Ruth, I am sorry to hear about your Mom. As others have said, spend as much time as you can with her. I am sure she is a strong women, much like you. But also remember to take care of yourself too. My thoughts are with you.

[latelatebloomer]

tears and hugs, dear.

[Xrayted]

(((Ruth))) Seeing someone you love so much go through something like cancer is very hard. Hopefully, the docs' new plan of attack works. I've seen some truly spectacular rebounds, so never give up hope. I'm a totally sappy, sentimental fool. I believe in letting those you love know how you much care while you've still got them. You seem like the same type. I'm sure there's no doubt in her mind about what a wonderful daughter she's raised.
If your Mom doesn't get a good prognosis, know that I'm truly sorry. I know that you'll be there for her, hugging, laughing, crying. Get out the family photos and reminisce. Take new ones. Let her know that she will be missed but never forgotten.
Hospice has been there for our family a few times and I can't say enough good things about them. They can educate you all on what to expect and what to do when it's time. All the same, I sincerely hope you never need them.

You are in my thoughts. Love to your Mom and all of you in the family.

Cindy