I said I wouldn't do this...(Not Firefly related)

POSTED BY: QuietSerenity
UPDATED: Thursday, August 24, 2006 01:37
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QUIETSERENITY

Saturday, August 19, 2006 4:24 PM

Fizzix, you have no idea how much that means to me, that you would think of that. This thread has been a wonderful support system for me over the past couple of days, and it helps me to be strong for my Mom, knowing I can come here and I don't have to be. I appreciate you, all of you, and this is more than I ever could have asked for.

Thank you.

Mal: You know, you ain't quite right.
River: It's a popular theory.

KANEMAN

Saturday, August 19, 2006 4:36 PM

I hope that things turn out well for your mother. The scariest word in the 'verse is cancer. Remember, not all tumors are cancerous. If it turns out to be, give your mother support. Cancer does not always win. And, if anyone can "take it on" I am sure it's your mom. Think about that. Good luck

A Troll with a heart

PENGUIN

Sunday, August 20, 2006 1:51 AM

I have been where you are with your mom...hug your mom, keep the faith, and give her all your strength.

FLORALBUNNY

Sunday, August 20, 2006 4:17 AM

{{{{{{{{{{{{QS}}}}}}}}}}}}

There's nothing I can add to the comfort
and fine advice already posted by these
fine browncoats.

Adding a candle to the row that's up for
all the sick folk I know about.

bun
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RMMC

Monday, August 21, 2006 9:00 AM

QS, I'm adding my good thoughts and prayers for your mom and you.

{{{{{{{{{{QuietSerenity}}}}}}}}

When it comes to things like this, ain't no such animal as 'off-topic.'

******
RMMC

6IXSTRINGJACK

Monday, August 21, 2006 9:49 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that. I haven't spoken with my mom for almost 5 years now, and she hadn't spoken to her parents for almost as long. My grandfather just passed away yesterday in his sleep and she never got the chance to make up with him. I hope that one day I can reconnect with her before I have to live with what I'm sure she's going through now. My thoughts are with you and your family.

"A government is a body of people, usually notably ungoverned." myspace.com/6ixstringjack

DANCINGNEKO

Monday, August 21, 2006 9:54 AM

*following said warmly, full of caring*
QuietSerenity, you giant silly!
*hugs*
I agree with everyone else. We're all a big browncoat family. If you need us to listen and offer support, we will.

I also agree with dealing with this in armed with as much knowldege as you can. Try to spend as much time with your mom as you can.

My other suggestions: try to keep a log of information so that you have what you need written down (what the doctor says, how your mom reacts to medicines/chemo, etc.), and let your mom's doctor know how she found out about her tumor (clueless nurse reading it to her over the phone).

Above all, take time for yourself. Yes, it is your mom that has the tumor. That doesn't mean that it doesn't affect you, and burning yourself (or anyone else who is helping to care for her) out only makes it harder for everyone else.

Remember, if you need us, we'll be here.

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Monday, August 21, 2006 10:05 AM

*re-learns how to fold paper cranes* One down, 999 to go...

It's been said many times, but I'm adding my voice to the general chorus here. Sometimes you need support from people not in the immediate situation. Online forums are perfect for that, especially this one as everyone here is pretty much a family. You're in all our thoughts, and we'll be sending lots of positive vibes to your mum. If we can get a cancelled show turned into a movie then we can easily sort your mum out

*BIG HUGS over the net*

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LIVLASS

Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:09 AM

qs, this is kaele's mom. i have breast cancer, a type called dcis. i'm now into radiation treatments. i went thru 5 months of chemo. be there for your mom. it helped a whole lot to have my family support me when i was feeling so down. if she must go thru chemo, there may be days that she can't eat. try bland foods for her- potato soup, plain breads, soft (bavarian) pretzels if they're in your area. try to get her to keep a diary. it helps, because you get what is known as "chemo brain". your memory shorts out at times. any questions, just email k or me - livlass@aol. like she said, i showed off my bald head at moonlight rising. it was fun! and i got so many supportive comments. that's one thing you should pass on to your mom - don't hide it. let people know you are alive and fighting!give her a hug for me. if she's online, tell her to email me if she has any questions, it may help her to know someone else is going thru it. i met a man at mr who was going to start chemo when he got home, and i think i helped him by telling him what to expect. i hope so. you are not alone, we will help.

BAD2VERSE

Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:31 AM

Find out all you can about your mom's condition. I'm SURROUNDED by Doctor friends and family Daily, and if you have any any ANY questions they have no problem giving you the straight scoop... you can PM or E-mail me and I'll grab one as they go by... "Fear" comes from lack of knowledge.. and "Lack of knowledge" is 100% curable.

We all tend to worry about our parents, My mom is in such bad shape (50+ years with crippling Rheumatoid Arthritis, and all the surgeries it's lead to before "Remecade" came out), but she gets her poor broken body out of bed EVERY day and Carries on, and if she catches me feeling sorry for her, she winks and says, "I'll outlive YOU, Son".. I'd bet your mom is the same way.. but we can't help but worry.

From what I've seen of this place, it's a family, I ONLY frequent places that "feel" like family, and it looks like you have LOTS of support right here.. talk about it, it helps, even if it's just typing it out to get things straight in your own mind.

Without Family, Friends, and hope, things go from Bad2Worse...

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