Mom just diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer, I'm her son.

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  • Collins414
    Collins414 Member Posts: 18
    Update:

    Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted to the site. My mom’s journey with cancer started right here on this site back in 2010. They gave her 3 months to live and God said "how about 3 more years"? Ha! Well first I just want to encourage anyone reading this post who is feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless or afraid; Prayer and a positive, fighting spirit can work miracles! I would love to hear from my friends from 2010.

    Today has been a challenge for me because my mom has been moved from a 19-day hospital stay into a Christian hospice facility. Since 2010 her ovarian cancer turned into breast cancer, which went back into ovarian cancer (Lymph node in groin). Funny though, it’s not the cancer that put my mom into hospice, it’s a rare infection of the lungs. We all initially thought it was lung cancer but soon found out through surgery and tests that it was not cancer.

    I’m so tired emotionally guys, I did not want this to go this way, who does? So here I am 3 years later faced with losing my mom again. But don’t be sad, I’ve had my mom for the last three years against all odds! I still believe that God can raise her from this situation just as he did back in 2010.

    My mom is tired and I can’t blame her. I would be too. I’m all out of prayers, I just say at this point, "lord your will be done". I wasn’t sure if I wanted to post this news because I didn’t want to discourage anyone, but you need to know that no matter what the doctors say OR the symptoms say, you can survive, you can be happy, you can fight, you do have a say in the matter, God is real, prayer does work and no mountain is so big that God cant move it out of your way!! Treasure every single moment you have with your loved ones. Please don’t take one second for granted! Live, love, laugh and treasure every moment. You don’t have to see the evidence to have faith, just as you don’t need to see the air to breath. Hold on to what is good, make as many new memories as you can and when you look up and realize how far God has brought you, give him praise!!!

    I cant say I know any of you reading this, but I can say you are reading this not by coincidence. I’m praying right now for every person that has looked at this post. You need to know and believe our God is an awesome God, and he loves us so much! Be encouraged, I love you guys with all the love of the lord that is in my heart. I’m writing this for myself as well, we all need God, and I’m not going to lie, I need him now more than ever. Feel free to reply to this post, as I will be checking back.

    Thanks for letting me vent *smile*, be strong...

    Sincerely

    Rick Collins

    PS: I love you mom...

     

  • 2timothy1 7
    2timothy1 7 Member Posts: 345

    Update:

    Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted to the site. My mom’s journey with cancer started right here on this site back in 2010. They gave her 3 months to live and God said "how about 3 more years"? Ha! Well first I just want to encourage anyone reading this post who is feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless or afraid; Prayer and a positive, fighting spirit can work miracles! I would love to hear from my friends from 2010.

    Today has been a challenge for me because my mom has been moved from a 19-day hospital stay into a Christian hospice facility. Since 2010 her ovarian cancer turned into breast cancer, which went back into ovarian cancer (Lymph node in groin). Funny though, it’s not the cancer that put my mom into hospice, it’s a rare infection of the lungs. We all initially thought it was lung cancer but soon found out through surgery and tests that it was not cancer.

    I’m so tired emotionally guys, I did not want this to go this way, who does? So here I am 3 years later faced with losing my mom again. But don’t be sad, I’ve had my mom for the last three years against all odds! I still believe that God can raise her from this situation just as he did back in 2010.

    My mom is tired and I can’t blame her. I would be too. I’m all out of prayers, I just say at this point, "lord your will be done". I wasn’t sure if I wanted to post this news because I didn’t want to discourage anyone, but you need to know that no matter what the doctors say OR the symptoms say, you can survive, you can be happy, you can fight, you do have a say in the matter, God is real, prayer does work and no mountain is so big that God cant move it out of your way!! Treasure every single moment you have with your loved ones. Please don’t take one second for granted! Live, love, laugh and treasure every moment. You don’t have to see the evidence to have faith, just as you don’t need to see the air to breath. Hold on to what is good, make as many new memories as you can and when you look up and realize how far God has brought you, give him praise!!!

    I cant say I know any of you reading this, but I can say you are reading this not by coincidence. I’m praying right now for every person that has looked at this post. You need to know and believe our God is an awesome God, and he loves us so much! Be encouraged, I love you guys with all the love of the lord that is in my heart. I’m writing this for myself as well, we all need God, and I’m not going to lie, I need him now more than ever. Feel free to reply to this post, as I will be checking back.

    Thanks for letting me vent *smile*, be strong...

    Sincerely

    Rick Collins

    PS: I love you mom...

     

    Rick

    What an awesome testimony for The Lord you have posted!  No we don't need to see Him to know He is real, just like we don't need to see the air to breathe. Love that comment. It is so true. 

    Im so glad your mom has beat the odds and has been here the last 3 years. God has been good. 

    Im so sorry your mom is going through a tuff moment. Im sure you are prayed out. I will be praying for you tonight. God is near to the broken hearted. 

    Sincerely

    Shawnna

  • kimberly sue 63
    kimberly sue 63 Member Posts: 421 Member
    Rick, enjoy your mom and

    Rick, enjoy your mom and rjeoice in the rewarding special and just mundane times you have haD. i JUST LOST MY MOTHER IN March not to cancer but other reasons. We had a tough relationship, but I still miss her and remember the good times. Kim

  • childofthestars
    childofthestars Member Posts: 251 Member

    Update:

    Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted to the site. My mom’s journey with cancer started right here on this site back in 2010. They gave her 3 months to live and God said "how about 3 more years"? Ha! Well first I just want to encourage anyone reading this post who is feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless or afraid; Prayer and a positive, fighting spirit can work miracles! I would love to hear from my friends from 2010.

    Today has been a challenge for me because my mom has been moved from a 19-day hospital stay into a Christian hospice facility. Since 2010 her ovarian cancer turned into breast cancer, which went back into ovarian cancer (Lymph node in groin). Funny though, it’s not the cancer that put my mom into hospice, it’s a rare infection of the lungs. We all initially thought it was lung cancer but soon found out through surgery and tests that it was not cancer.

    I’m so tired emotionally guys, I did not want this to go this way, who does? So here I am 3 years later faced with losing my mom again. But don’t be sad, I’ve had my mom for the last three years against all odds! I still believe that God can raise her from this situation just as he did back in 2010.

    My mom is tired and I can’t blame her. I would be too. I’m all out of prayers, I just say at this point, "lord your will be done". I wasn’t sure if I wanted to post this news because I didn’t want to discourage anyone, but you need to know that no matter what the doctors say OR the symptoms say, you can survive, you can be happy, you can fight, you do have a say in the matter, God is real, prayer does work and no mountain is so big that God cant move it out of your way!! Treasure every single moment you have with your loved ones. Please don’t take one second for granted! Live, love, laugh and treasure every moment. You don’t have to see the evidence to have faith, just as you don’t need to see the air to breath. Hold on to what is good, make as many new memories as you can and when you look up and realize how far God has brought you, give him praise!!!

    I cant say I know any of you reading this, but I can say you are reading this not by coincidence. I’m praying right now for every person that has looked at this post. You need to know and believe our God is an awesome God, and he loves us so much! Be encouraged, I love you guys with all the love of the lord that is in my heart. I’m writing this for myself as well, we all need God, and I’m not going to lie, I need him now more than ever. Feel free to reply to this post, as I will be checking back.

    Thanks for letting me vent *smile*, be strong...

    Sincerely

    Rick Collins

    PS: I love you mom...

     

    Rick

    Just to let you know I am thinking of you and your lovely mum. You are a wonderful son :)

    Michelle x

  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member

    Update:

    Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted to the site. My mom’s journey with cancer started right here on this site back in 2010. They gave her 3 months to live and God said "how about 3 more years"? Ha! Well first I just want to encourage anyone reading this post who is feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless or afraid; Prayer and a positive, fighting spirit can work miracles! I would love to hear from my friends from 2010.

    Today has been a challenge for me because my mom has been moved from a 19-day hospital stay into a Christian hospice facility. Since 2010 her ovarian cancer turned into breast cancer, which went back into ovarian cancer (Lymph node in groin). Funny though, it’s not the cancer that put my mom into hospice, it’s a rare infection of the lungs. We all initially thought it was lung cancer but soon found out through surgery and tests that it was not cancer.

    I’m so tired emotionally guys, I did not want this to go this way, who does? So here I am 3 years later faced with losing my mom again. But don’t be sad, I’ve had my mom for the last three years against all odds! I still believe that God can raise her from this situation just as he did back in 2010.

    My mom is tired and I can’t blame her. I would be too. I’m all out of prayers, I just say at this point, "lord your will be done". I wasn’t sure if I wanted to post this news because I didn’t want to discourage anyone, but you need to know that no matter what the doctors say OR the symptoms say, you can survive, you can be happy, you can fight, you do have a say in the matter, God is real, prayer does work and no mountain is so big that God cant move it out of your way!! Treasure every single moment you have with your loved ones. Please don’t take one second for granted! Live, love, laugh and treasure every moment. You don’t have to see the evidence to have faith, just as you don’t need to see the air to breath. Hold on to what is good, make as many new memories as you can and when you look up and realize how far God has brought you, give him praise!!!

    I cant say I know any of you reading this, but I can say you are reading this not by coincidence. I’m praying right now for every person that has looked at this post. You need to know and believe our God is an awesome God, and he loves us so much! Be encouraged, I love you guys with all the love of the lord that is in my heart. I’m writing this for myself as well, we all need God, and I’m not going to lie, I need him now more than ever. Feel free to reply to this post, as I will be checking back.

    Thanks for letting me vent *smile*, be strong...

    Sincerely

    Rick Collins

    PS: I love you mom...

     

    YES, HE IS AWESOME, RICK!

    How wonderful to have been witness to such a miracle as your dear Mom!  While I know it has been emotionally draining, and not without difficulty, I can see that you've been given the strength and hope that only HE can provide to see you and your Mom through this.  Think of how many lives you and she have touched, people that might not otherwise have known of His love and saving Grace.  I'm sure, just being on this site has planted seeds of Hope to so many.

    Thank you for sharing, Rick.  Prayers continue for your Mom and you and your family.  You can 'vent' anytime - we'd love to continue to hear from you.

    Till later. . .

    Monika

  • Collins414
    Collins414 Member Posts: 18

    Rick, enjoy your mom and

    Rick, enjoy your mom and rjeoice in the rewarding special and just mundane times you have haD. i JUST LOST MY MOTHER IN March not to cancer but other reasons. We had a tough relationship, but I still miss her and remember the good times. Kim

    Thank you!

    Thanks Kim for your kind words. I’m sorry to hear about your mom, my prayers are for your peace of mind. It’s awesome that you can remember the good times. I think the thing I regret the most is the lack of quality time mom and me had once I got married (and children). But, like you I do have a lot of great memories along with new ones that have come out of these difficult days. God bless and stay up!

  • Collins414
    Collins414 Member Posts: 18

    Rick, enjoy your mom and

    Rick, enjoy your mom and rjeoice in the rewarding special and just mundane times you have haD. i JUST LOST MY MOTHER IN March not to cancer but other reasons. We had a tough relationship, but I still miss her and remember the good times. Kim

     
     

     

     

  • Collins414
    Collins414 Member Posts: 18
    mopar said:

    YES, HE IS AWESOME, RICK!

    How wonderful to have been witness to such a miracle as your dear Mom!  While I know it has been emotionally draining, and not without difficulty, I can see that you've been given the strength and hope that only HE can provide to see you and your Mom through this.  Think of how many lives you and she have touched, people that might not otherwise have known of His love and saving Grace.  I'm sure, just being on this site has planted seeds of Hope to so many.

    Thank you for sharing, Rick.  Prayers continue for your Mom and you and your family.  You can 'vent' anytime - we'd love to continue to hear from you.

    Till later. . .

    Monika

    Hi Monika!

    Hey Monika,

     

    Thank you for your response, it is so very encouraging when someone will listen to your problems and take the time to share a word of hope and insight! I cant tell you how much the people on this site has helped me through some rough spots. Many blessings to you and your family! Yes, we will keep in touch.

  • Collins414
    Collins414 Member Posts: 18

    Rick

    Just to let you know I am thinking of you and your lovely mum. You are a wonderful son :)

    Michelle x

    Hey Michelle

    Thank you Michelle, its because of people like you that will take the time to say "Im thinking about you" that make this site such a blessing.

    -Rick

  • Collins414
    Collins414 Member Posts: 18

    Rick

    What an awesome testimony for The Lord you have posted!  No we don't need to see Him to know He is real, just like we don't need to see the air to breathe. Love that comment. It is so true. 

    Im so glad your mom has beat the odds and has been here the last 3 years. God has been good. 

    Im so sorry your mom is going through a tuff moment. Im sure you are prayed out. I will be praying for you tonight. God is near to the broken hearted. 

    Sincerely

    Shawnna

    Hi Shawnna

    Hey, thanks so much for your prayers. I mean really, I don’t take it lightly that you would set aside the time to pray for us in a world that moves so fast. The prayers of the righteous availeth much!! And your right about broken hearted, even though my mom is still here physically, I’ve never felt such pain in my heart, you know? But God is a heart fixer. Thank you again for your kindness and I pray Gods grace in every area of your life as well! Keep in touch.

  • 2timothy1 7
    2timothy1 7 Member Posts: 345

    Hi Shawnna

    Hey, thanks so much for your prayers. I mean really, I don’t take it lightly that you would set aside the time to pray for us in a world that moves so fast. The prayers of the righteous availeth much!! And your right about broken hearted, even though my mom is still here physically, I’ve never felt such pain in my heart, you know? But God is a heart fixer. Thank you again for your kindness and I pray Gods grace in every area of your life as well! Keep in touch.

    Rick

    Sometimes it's like my faith is hurting because I can't see the "unseen". However , we know He rose from the grave, we know he walked this earth and we can sometimes hear that small still voice speaking to his sheep. 

    Keep us posted on how your mom is doing. 

    Still thinking of you and your mom. 

    Gods bless 

    shawnna

  • Alexandra
    Alexandra Member Posts: 1,308
    Thinking of you and your mom Pearl C. Collins

    Rick, I am not a Christian.

    Today on Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people I will be keeping your mom in my heart asking for a peaceful journey. You are a wonderful son who has done everything humanly possible for his mother. Be with her till the end and tell her how much you love her. 

    Hugs,

    Alexandra

  • Collins414
    Collins414 Member Posts: 18
    Alexandra said:

    Thinking of you and your mom Pearl C. Collins

    Rick, I am not a Christian.

    Today on Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people I will be keeping your mom in my heart asking for a peaceful journey. You are a wonderful son who has done everything humanly possible for his mother. Be with her till the end and tell her how much you love her. 

    Hugs,

    Alexandra

    Hi Alexandra

    Thank you so much for your kind thoughts towards my mom. The fact that you’re not a Christian does not negate your positive-ness and my appreciation for your heart concerning this crazy journey my mom has been on. But, since I am a Christian I will keep you in my prayers.  *Smile*

     

    Sincerely,

    Rick

  • CRM
    CRM Member Posts: 13

    Update:

    Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted to the site. My mom’s journey with cancer started right here on this site back in 2010. They gave her 3 months to live and God said "how about 3 more years"? Ha! Well first I just want to encourage anyone reading this post who is feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless or afraid; Prayer and a positive, fighting spirit can work miracles! I would love to hear from my friends from 2010.

    Today has been a challenge for me because my mom has been moved from a 19-day hospital stay into a Christian hospice facility. Since 2010 her ovarian cancer turned into breast cancer, which went back into ovarian cancer (Lymph node in groin). Funny though, it’s not the cancer that put my mom into hospice, it’s a rare infection of the lungs. We all initially thought it was lung cancer but soon found out through surgery and tests that it was not cancer.

    I’m so tired emotionally guys, I did not want this to go this way, who does? So here I am 3 years later faced with losing my mom again. But don’t be sad, I’ve had my mom for the last three years against all odds! I still believe that God can raise her from this situation just as he did back in 2010.

    My mom is tired and I can’t blame her. I would be too. I’m all out of prayers, I just say at this point, "lord your will be done". I wasn’t sure if I wanted to post this news because I didn’t want to discourage anyone, but you need to know that no matter what the doctors say OR the symptoms say, you can survive, you can be happy, you can fight, you do have a say in the matter, God is real, prayer does work and no mountain is so big that God cant move it out of your way!! Treasure every single moment you have with your loved ones. Please don’t take one second for granted! Live, love, laugh and treasure every moment. You don’t have to see the evidence to have faith, just as you don’t need to see the air to breath. Hold on to what is good, make as many new memories as you can and when you look up and realize how far God has brought you, give him praise!!!

    I cant say I know any of you reading this, but I can say you are reading this not by coincidence. I’m praying right now for every person that has looked at this post. You need to know and believe our God is an awesome God, and he loves us so much! Be encouraged, I love you guys with all the love of the lord that is in my heart. I’m writing this for myself as well, we all need God, and I’m not going to lie, I need him now more than ever. Feel free to reply to this post, as I will be checking back.

    Thanks for letting me vent *smile*, be strong...

    Sincerely

    Rick Collins

    PS: I love you mom...

     

    Treasure every moment

    Hi Rick.  I'm new to this board and saw your comment from 2010.  Scrolling down, it's amazing to see that your mother is still with us.  You are very lucky and I hope that the 2 of you are busy celebrating life, especially the little things.  I am a mom.  My son is now 21 years old.  My cancer was a surprise diagnosis in 2011 - I had no symptoms.  I went quickly from diagnosis to major surgery.  My son was not present for the surgery, he was traveling and I am fine with that.  Seeing me in the hospital bed all doped up and unable to move without assistance would have broken his heart.  We don't talk about the cancer except I have told him not to worry and that I am not leaving any time soon.  I don't want my diagnosis to interfere with his college studies and dreams.  Soon after the surgery and chemo I started visiting his college town every few months.  The visits were good for me because he is the JOY of my life and has taught me the meaning of real LOVE.  And I think the visits were good for my son because he saw me coping, surviving, thriving.  I won't let anything hold me down, not even cancer.  I'm a fighter.  I want him to learn from my strength and example that any negative experience in life should be dealt with head on.  I'm sure your mother feels the same way.  It's important to spend time with her but she does not want to suck the joy out of your life.  Rather, she will enjoy your joy and be proud that you are a survivor that understands the gift of life.  I hope getting a mom's perspective is helpful.  Maybe some mom's want their children to suffer along but most mom's would want to minimize their children's suffering and most of all for their children to learn that illness and even death is a part of life.  The connections we have to our children are life long and continue even after life.  By being there for her, you are giving her the greatest gifts of love, compassion and kindness.  Try to laugh together a little too.  The laughter is a proven disease fighter and will always be a good memory.  My son's concern for my health motivated him to research natural remedies and cancer causes.  He lectures me a little about sticking to organic foods and I listen and try to comply, appreciating his concern.  If my illness causes him to eat organic, reject GMO's and encourage a healthy lifestyle, that's a good thing.  There is nobody to blame.  It just happens to some people because of genetics or unidentifiable reasons.  I read quite a bit and came to the conclusion that for people that don't have an identifiable cause like smoking - cancer just happens.  There is no proven cause or cure.  Steve Jobs went on a crazy veggie juice diet to kill his cancer.  The result, one of the wealthiest men in the world couldn't stop it.  So, I guess I am saying, be grateful that your mom has lived well beyond the original prognosis and treasure every day.  She wants you to be happy and live a full and fulfilling life.