Well there really isn't an easy or nice way to share the news that I need to share with this post, but I want you all to know that I am alright!
I won't be going to London this summer like I had been planning on. Just yesterday we received my mom's most recent scan results and were told that the cancer has progressed and she now has a tumor on the top of her spine as well as some in her abdominal and pelvic area. The chemo she was on had stopped helping and so they have started her on radiation for the tumor on the spine because it isn't a good candidate for surgery but they're hoping to shrink it, hopefully relieving the pressure it has put on her nerve and the pain that that causes. After the radiation treatment they'll start her on a new chemo treatment for the other cancer and go from there. I don't really have time to wait and see if this chemo is as helpful as the last on was originally before I go and I just wouldn't want to be gone if it isn't, so I decided after talking things over with my parents, to stay home so that I can be here to help out and just spend more time with her. I am sad that I won't be able to go and experience London in the way that I thought I would but I'll make it there someday! And right now having time and making memories with my mom is what is most important to me! I still have a lot to look forward to this summer and a lot to be grateful for. My mom will continue to fight this and things will be ok! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, we really appreciate it all.
I think my quote for this post will be the same as my title: "What's meant to be will always find a way"
I love you all sooo much!
As always, Stay Smiling :D
You guys are in my prayers Courtney! You're an amazing girl. Enjoy the summer no matter what :)
ReplyDeleteYou will make it to London someday! I am certain of that.
ReplyDeleteCourt I realy don't have words...What you guys are all going through seems so unfair to me. It is in times like this that I have to dig deep to find the faith that is needed to understand WHY??? I try really hard not to question Heavenly Fathers plan, but you see so many good people go through some terrible things way to early in life. Lis has ALWAYS been one of my favorites. She is amazing to me. I admire the way you all have been so optomistic and wonderful throuh all of this crap. I truly think you are all just wonderful-such inspirations. Through my tears just know that I am praying for you. I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH. More then I could ever express in words. You all have always had such a special place in my heart. I remember how excited I would get when I new you were coming to Idaho, and that feeling I had as a little girl has never gone away. I still get so excited when I know that I will be seeing you all. Please give Lis a hug from me. I love you all.
You are so special Courtney! You have always been one to think of others first, and you will be blessed. We pray for your Mom and entire family daily, and hope that Lisa will feel peace and happiness having you close...I just know she will.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you and your mom and everyone else! I know it's so tough to see them struggle and in pain, but you'll be SO blessed by just being there with her! Savor every minute...they go by way too quickly! We love you guys SO much! I know that no matter what happens everything will work out the way it's supposed too. Big Hugs!!
ReplyDeletelove you girl, you'll be in my prayers and I'll be sending you lots of hugs and smiles :)
ReplyDeleteCourtney sue you are the best person i know! and i have no doubt that you will make it to London soon. I love you courtney sue! you know how much you and your family mean to me and we all pray for lisa daily! Although i cant physically fast...i fast for lisa in my own way. And i know things will be ok. I love you all to pieces. I hope to see you soon!
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOU!
Allie