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

Collins414 said:

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...

 

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

Collins414 said:

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...

 

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

Michelle x

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 said:

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...

 

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.