For the past couple of months, I've had to face the reality that my Mum's cancer is not going to get better.
We've been told, it's spread to various organs rapidly, her original tumour has grown and it's now in her lymph nodes.
For all the diifficult emotions we've experienced and the phyiscal pain my Mum continues to endure, we are resolute in the fact that incredible positives can come from devastating negatives.
Whilst with no doubt, we wish with all our hearts that this was not occuring, we are all making the very best of this situation.
The love that is being shared, because of this awful disease is remarkable.
My Mum's children are showing exactly what she means to them and we are pulling out all the stops to enjoy our time with her. Everyday, she is feeling the full weight of our feelings and respect for her, making sure that it goes above and beyond anything she has previously experienced.
She is in awe of it. My Mum feels she cannot regret these times because of the love that's being brought to her.
Time is relative. I once knew an 80 year old and a 20 year old. They both sadly died. The 20 year old lived longer than the 80 year old. How is this possible? Make the most of the time you have with your loved one. Perhaps, as crazy as it sounds (and feels) to type, we will be actually grateful for this happening. Because we spit in the face of the disease and take the best from the moments, not the worst.
It's half full or half empty. We choose which perception we want to view.
My love, respect and thoughts to all.
Steve x
