Lighting a candle for my Mom

[Pat McGroin]

   :'(My thoughts and prayers go out to you Molden and to your family. The candles are burning and will do so until this all goes away. Stay focused my friend, good things happen to good people.

[Sir LJ]

Mom gave birth one day to a boy. That boy grew up into a young man. That young man grew up and became a man. That man joined The Marine Corps!

Short and sweet, Mom gave birth to a Marine! She is one tough cookie!

You know I am here for you brother. As all of our family we call Marines! Add to that the family that is here on RF! No medical problems stand a chance.

Whatever, whenever and however if you need something come high or heck h2o we will be there.

Carry on Bro!

[Molden]

Again my heartfelt Thanks to y'all.

Mom sent an email last night - here are a few lines -

"For right now, I think all we can do is just trudge through the testing process.  I have an appointment with the Dr. next Tuesday afternoon to go over the results of the pet scan and the MRI and lay out the treatment plan.  I'll continue to keep you posted, of course.  I do appreciate the prayers.  We're going to lick this thing, and prayers will make sure of that!"

Sounds to me like Someone is ready to fight!

Though the odds are sounding good, I don't take lightly what She's about to go though...

the battle awaits.

[Sir LJ]

I am getting a copy of Sun Tzu - The Art of War

Thought this quote seemed fitting!

You have to believe in yourself.
Sun Tzu

[lordwriothsley]

Molden I wouldn't take lightly to it either if it were me,but hang in there my friend you and your family will get through this cause your mom is a fighter.I believe that she will get through this cause i am continuing to keep her and your family in my prayers.

[Molden]

I talked to Mom last night. She's finished with her PET scan and MRI. Next, she will get her results on Tuesday from her oncologist.

Then she'll be changing oncologists. The one she's been working with is barely 30 and to spare the drama, she's got a LOT to learn about how you treat people.

The good news is, Mom is getting in contact with the oncologist who worked with Lance Armstrong.

Mom is in pretty good spirits. I'm glad to see her not accepting anything less than the best effort in this fight. She also thanks ALL of you for your kind words, thoughts and prayers.

Namaste

[lordwriothsley]

Molden,
I'm glad to hear that your mom is in good sprits.And you are right only the right doctos know the right treatments for this kind of situation.

[Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia]

Huney I am so glad to hear she is going to contact the Oncologist that worked on Lance Armstrong, I trust it was received with the love and support it was delivered with.   

[Anna Iram]

Good for her Molden!! She deserves to have a doctor who believes in her!

[RenRobin]

Any kind of update on Mom?  Still praying for you and yours.
Robin

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

I just read this thread for the first time.  My thoughts and prayers will be with your mom, your family, and you.  I hope all turns out well for her. 

I hope you can feel the big hug I'm sending to you through the internet, and one to pass on to your mom.

[Molden]

Well - Mom completed her tests last week...they found another mass, on her right lung - a little smaller than the one on her left lung. They started her chemotherapy this last Thursday. My step-dad said she did pretty well - and actually went for a walk on Saturday. She's taking oxygen treatments at night and that helps her do better in her sleeping.

This Thursday, they will put a port in her chest so she can recieve her chemo treatments without sticking her with an IV needle each time. For right now, she will recieve chemotherapy treatments for the next 3 weeks, then 1 week off.

Thank You All - as always, for your heartfelt prayers for her. I know we can beat this!!!

Namaste

[Capt. Bacardi]

Just stay strong and positive especial around mom. The chemo in the tube is exactly what my mom had too. It is a lot better then the IV I think. Mom was usually doing pretty good the day after a good night sleep.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Molden..

[lordwriothsley]

Molden,
I'll second Capt.Bacardi on that as well.Stay strong and don't give up hope cause it's like we have all said before,your mom will beat this.You and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers Molden so don't ever forget that my friend.

[RenRobin]

Still in my thoughts and prays good man.

Robin