Posted by Gina on 11/13/2006, 5:00 pm, in reply to "Couldn't see the pics, but I'm getting back in the loop..." Last Friday my mom went in for a routine check up and the doctor called for blood tests. By 3pm the doctor called and told my dad to take her directly to the hospital because she is anemic. Once in the hospital they were trying to find out what was causing the loss of blood. To my dismay they discovered that she has colon cancer. Talk about upsetting unexpected news, that would be it. They are thinking of doing surgery by the end of the week but they won't know for sure until further tests come back that the cancer is confined to that area. If it has spread to her liver, they won't operate unless it is just around the edges. So, we get two sleepless nights until the biopsy comes back on Wednesday. My sister from DC is here. My mom never gets sick, so when she does, it is a surprise to everyone, plus, it brings my dad lots of comfort having my sister here. Course emotion is running very high with all of us and that was made obvious when my sister had a argument with the surgeon and he stormed out of the room slamming down my moms paperwork. I am standing there in shock, because I am usually the one who is so confrontational to get that response, but, on this day, I stood back and said, "Well, I guess we aren't letting him be our surgeon." Anyway, he did end up coming back 20 minutes later, approached my sister asking if they could please start over. Oh, I kid you not,that was a stress that none of us needed, but, my sister is very specific about her questions because she is a nurse and I don't think these doctors like having to explain themselves on those terms. Anyway, that seemed ok for the time being. I guess I am posting because I could sure use all the prayers I can find through this time. My mom is such a woman of faith and we got time alone together tonight while everyone else went home to eat. We both agree whatever is God's will, Our faith will pull us through. It was precious moment with my mom and I was glad we got some private time, just her and I. Everything happens for a reason, that which doesn't kill us only makes us stronger. Anyway, just felt like talking. I would appreciate your prayers. I believe very much in the power of prayer. On a lighter note. My mom was exhausted from all the tests on Saturday night so i did find time to see Babel. I felt the need to be inspired. I can't say it did that for me, but it was thought provoking. I will have to see it again in a different state of mind. Otherwise, i thought it was good and it was some much needed alone time with my thoughts. Brad was spectacular in it, but, when isn't he when it comes to his craft? The movie theatre was pretty much empty, does anyone know what the final opening number was for the weekend?
69.246.198.219
Well this has been a dishearten day. In a matter of moments life can be turned upside down. 
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