Ive been waiting for this...Melina broke down in my arms tonight saying she doesnt want me to be sick. In tears we hugged and sat on the floor in the kitchen and talked. I had to tell her the truth of what she would see and respond appropriately. We talked about cancer and the treatments..I reassurred her that even though mommy would be sick sometimes that I would be ok and we would get through this as a family. She asked why I had to have it and I said this is not our choice but something we have to just deal with the best we can and keep moving forward. I told her I would look silly with no hair and one boob but I was fine with it....and we will joke about it. I also took the chance to let her know that other people who care about us will help bring meals, pick her up from school, etc. I reassured her that being worried about me, feeling sad, and sometimes upset was what I expected. The one thing I needed her to do was be a big girl and tell somebody, anyone, from a teacher to her dad when she was. My kids are about to start treatment and I am so sad that they have to see their mom this way. One thing I can do is be there for them, cry, listen, respond and most important teach them that faith will get you through your darkest of days and that we are born to catch curve balls;)
Posted on: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 04:24:10 +0000
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