Unfortunately, this last week my mother was again diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, most likely the same Oligodendroglioma. There is a 95% chance that it is the same, but that last 5% will not be confirmed until some of it is removed and tested.
It has been 13 years since she last fought the cancer, but it has been a beautiful 13 years. I was only 10 years old the last time so the memories are relatively vague. This go-around feels almost like a first time. It is a tough situation to face. Surprisingly, I am not angry and not asking why this had to happen. What is, is. At this point, we just have to turn our hearts to the Lord and trust that he will give us another miracle. I have to ask Him, what is next? And to give me the strength to move forward.
I admire my sweet mother so much for her strength and faith. She teaches me so much about life and about faith. I am praying for her and for the time we will continue to have when she beats this disease again!
This coming Sunday, July 6, our family and wards are going to fast on her behalf. I ask all of you who wish, to join in this fast and pray for my mother. Little miracles are already happening
(like the fact she got her routine MRI 4 months earlier than necessary, and that all my siblings were already planning to fly home this week for a scheduled family reunion), and with the faith and love of so many, she will have her miracle again!
If any of you wish to learn more about Oligodendroglioma, click here. This is a link from cancerbackup.org defining Oligodendroglioma, its symptoms, and types of treatments.
