Lately I've been spending some time on that river in Egypt - you know the one? The one called DeNial? Yep, that's me, just sort of floating down the river, nice and comfortable.
I really appreciate all the kind notes on my last comment. I didn't mean to be mysterious or dramatic - I just wanted to share that quote about faith because I found it really helpful in the middle of a difficult situation.
At the same time, I didn't want to talk about the situation because - well, because. You know that ostrich, how it copes by danger by sticking its head in the sand and hoping the problem will go away? Actually, I think that's a myth. I don't know why they do that. But that's what I've been doing. Sticking my head in the sand. Because if I don't talk about it, it will go away.
Here's the news and I'm just going to say it. My mom just found out she has skin cancer. This has been hard to talk about, much less blog about and put it out there for everyone. But it is not something that's going to go away. Right now, she doesn't know much except that this is a very rare condition, affecting between 1 to 2 people in a million. She is itchy and miserable, but so far, that's all.
I am trying to be positive and supportive, but this is a terrible shock. I can't help thinking what this could mean. I told the kids and tried to come up with answers when I just didn't have any. And coming on top of all the other stuff we've had lately, this has just been really a big shock. I still don't know how I feel. She is worried, but trying not to panic. I know this has caught her off guard too. And not to make this about me either, because this is her health on the line, and she is the one who has to make some decisions and go through the treatment. Her first appointment with the oncologist is next week. I called the prayer roll at the temple, but I would appreciate more prayers for her and for my dad right now. Thanks for all your support.
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I'm sure that is a heavy blow. I'll remember them (and you too)in my prayers.
As I was reading through all the blogs that I read, I came across this post and my heart went out to you. Then, the next post I read as I went to the next blog was a post from LDS Gems and I wanted to share it with you.
"The Atonement of Jesus Christ and the healing it offers do much more than provide the opportunity for repentance from sins. The Atonement also gives us the strength to endure 'pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind,' because our Savior also took upon Him 'the pains and the sicknesses of his people' (Alma 7:11). Brothers and sisters, if your faith and prayers and the power of the priesthood do not heal you from an affliction, the power of the Atonement will surely give you the strength to bear the burden."
Dallin H. Oaks, "He Heals the Heavy Laden," Ensign, Nov. 2006
I don't know what you are going through, but may the Power of the Atonement strengthen your family. You'll be in my prayers.
I think we all spend time on that River in Egypt, it's unavoidable.
Consider your mom in our prayers.
We wish all the best for your mother and your family. My dad has had several cancerous things removed from his skin and all his family has died of cancer (at not that old of an age) so I live in fear of the day when it comes again. We will remember you in our prayers
Several of my family members have been affected by cancer. Just know that you're not alone. There are so many people to be with you and lift you up. Your family is in my prayers.
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