Mom's fight...

I hate to share this news after my last update but this is what cancer is all about…ups and downs, it's a fight. Mom had a day or two of feeling a touch better before she started experiencing more pain as well as nausea and vomiting. A trip to the ER confirmed that the cancer in her liver had progressed and her gallbladder was obstructed. Today Kami took Mom to her appointment at the Cancer Center where Dr. O'Brien confirmed that in the last three weeks all of the tumors had doubled in size once again. Unfortunately chemotherapy is no longer an option and today hospice will take over Mom's care at home, making her as comfortable as possible. At this point she has 4-6 weeks left. This, of course, is extremely difficult for us. Even in the face of it being terminal, we thought we had more time. If anyone would like to see Mom before she passes please do so, we know how much she means to all of her many friends and what you all mean to her. I ask that you just call the house first and talk with one of us, (503) 864-3531. I also want to say, never take anyone for granted. Make each day count. It seems cliche to say that but you never really know how much time you have left with your loved ones. I never thought I'd lose my Mom this young. I thought I'd have grandkids of my own. She has always meant the world to me, to our entire family. She has always been there for us, fought for us, loved us. Please continue to pray for Mom, that she can be comfortable and at peace. Pray for our family especially for Carter and Maggie and again, please don't be afraid to visit. Thanks again, we appreciate all of you just as Mom does.