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Wednesday 7 April 2010

Sometimes life can throw you into a spin.

mmmmm so those of you who know me know that I do sometimes keep things to myself. Well this is one of those things

Around the time we welcomed Adam into our lives we were also finding out that mum has Lung Cancer :(

It's at stage 4, it's treatable but not cureable, she has spent most of the past month in a hospital in Brisbane (about 7 hrs away from us), getting diagnosed, having an operation to try and stop the fluid building up on her lung and discussing treatment options. As of yet we still don't know what sort of treatment she will be able to do.

The cancer she has usually affects Smokers and that is one thing Mum isn't and never has been, she is just one of the very very very unlucky people that happens to have unfortunately got it.

Well all our lives have been spinning around this past month, you can just imagine where my brain is right now, trying to process that yes your mum is dying and that's the hard part, she is, there will be no miracle cure, and it all depends on how she copes with treatment and her attitude to everything on how long she will be here. Plus on top of that the supposedly happy time of a new baby has been shaken by this.

Anyway all off my chest. Blah.

This LO is a bit of what I've just said but I'm sure you can click it and get a bigger pic if you want to read the journalling.

Was also for a sketch challenge at Bons




Well that's it for the moment

xx

23 comments:

jess said...

Im so sorry to hear about your mum. I cant imagine all the emotions and pains you are going through.
Sending many positive and healthy vibes to your mum and your family and I hope she finds a treatment that suits her and will give her the best chance.
Xx Jess

miasmummy said...

Oh Sweetie, there are no words for me to say... just wish I could hug you from so far away.. xoxox

kathie said...

I'm so very sorry to hear the news about your mum Nic. I will keep her in my thoughts.

Kirsty said...

Oh Nic, you and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers ((hugs))

Anonymous said...

Ahh Nic that is just such sad news and at a really happy time for you guys too i am so sorry to hear she is battling cancer it is such a terrible disease, my uncle passed away a year and a half ago now from a massive brain tumor we only had weeks to come to terms with the fact he was leaving us so i really hope you have alot more time to come to terms with your mums cancer chin up sweety you are in my thoughts xx
Bridge x

Sherry said...

Sorry to hear about your mum Nic, positive thoughts for you all

Sherry xx

Anonymous said...

~~~Cyber Hugs~~~ Nic it is all I have to offer you xxx

It is a beautiful layout and I am so pleased you have opened up about this happening in your life.

caring thoughts Lucy/Crazymumm xxx

Donna said...

Sending you all my love darl.. It is horrible to find out our parents are that sick isn't it.. Nothing I can say can really help but know I am here and understand if you want to talk.. it has been nearly a year since we lost Dad..I hope that your Mum gets to enjoy her time with your gorgeous kids.. Please give her a hug for me too.. she is a lovely lady.. and so doesn't deserve this.. Call me if you want to.. lubs ya darl xxx

Cindy said...

I am so sorry to hear your news and I just wanted to let you know that I understand totally. My mum was diagnosed with lung cancer 6 years ago when I was pregnant with my youngest. She was diagnosed late so the treatment was only to try and help her with her pain. She passed away when my baby was 8 weeks old. I understand the difficulty of having to suffer the thoughts of life without your mum and the joy you should be feeling for the birth of your new baby. And also being there both physically and emotionally for all your children. Times will not be easy for you but try and find strength in your family and know that they are there for you and will wait for you. Make sure you spend the time with your mum and that your kids do too. They will want to remember everything they can about her. If there is anything I can do to help dont hesitate.

Nay and Gilly said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your mum Nic, Gilly ox

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ali said...

So sorry to hear about your mum nic. I will be thinking of you and your family. hugs. ali xx

Sar said...

Thinking of you guys, and sending my love. Cheers, Sar

Mal said...

thinking of you love!
and that LO is fantastic!

Stacey Young said...

So sorry to hear about your Mum, I can't imagine what you are going through right now....hugs to you x

Marcy Smith said...

I cannot imagine how you must be spinning...I am so sad to hear the news about your mum try and look for the positives it makes Adams arrival, now even more blessed as your Mum is here to enjoy him for how ever long that may be. I admire you for sharing what still must be so hard to process. All my best to you, your mum and you precious family.

Maria said...

that's a beautiful layout nic. thank you for sharing the most personal of news with us. i cannot imagine what you must be going through. my thoughts, best wishes and positive vibes go to your mum, you and the family. x

Anonymous said...

Hi Nic, you know I'm going thru the same with Daddy, here if you want to chat, so sorry to hear, it's not easy and there's no rights words to say except those that you have the opportunity of saying to your mum right now, go for it and don't hold back, God Bless you all, Tiff.

Leanne J said...

my thoughts are with you all... i'm so glad you scrapped this and shared it with us all.. fingers crossed that all goes well...
i always find that the scrap therapy helps to get all those emotions and thoughts down.. not just in the journalling but refects in the whole page..

Leanne said...

Oh sweetie! What a time this has been for you. I hope that you will be able to deal with everything that gets thrown your way. Treasure this time with your new son and your Mum. {{{hugs}}}

Megan W said...

Oh No Nic i am sending my prayers and thoughts your way we found out that aweful news about my mum a few years agao and not a smoker either, praying you will have lots of quality time to spend together in the future:)
Love to you and your family in the emotional time

Megan xx

Melissa said...

You know I'm thinking of you hun...there are not words...
Melis XX

Sarah aka Byclops said...

Oh gees Nic, bug hugs to you :(