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The Strength of Mothers
As I type, we are losing a friend to brain cancer. She is lucid, in terrible pain, has been visited by her priest, and her entire family has been by her side. She is a glowing and proud mother of four children and works as the receptionist at my youngest son's elementary school. My husband just returned from the hospital and they do not expect her to live through the week. She keeps hanging on, in pain, unwilling to let go. I sat and cried tonight trying to understand how hard it must be for a mother to let go of the life she created with the four beautiful children she raised alongside her loving husband.
Simultaneously, my best friend's mother is also battling brain cancer. She is a mother of three grown girls and is at the beginning of her battle. My best friend just realized that she will be losing her mother, her lifeline, her best friend. This realization has turned to anger and I do not blame her. She is unraveling, her emotions are scattered and I am trying my best to support her. I can only imagine what it must be like to walk in her shoes right now. Thankfully, her mother wakes each day, puts a smile on her face, shops, gets out and has fun. I admire her approach, as it is clear she does this for the sake of the three children she loves so much.
Mothers are exceptionally strong women. Some of us are so strong we fight, unable to willingly let go of what means the most to us...our children and our families.
Simultaneously, my best friend's mother is also battling brain cancer. She is a mother of three grown girls and is at the beginning of her battle. My best friend just realized that she will be losing her mother, her lifeline, her best friend. This realization has turned to anger and I do not blame her. She is unraveling, her emotions are scattered and I am trying my best to support her. I can only imagine what it must be like to walk in her shoes right now. Thankfully, her mother wakes each day, puts a smile on her face, shops, gets out and has fun. I admire her approach, as it is clear she does this for the sake of the three children she loves so much.
Mothers are exceptionally strong women. Some of us are so strong we fight, unable to willingly let go of what means the most to us...our children and our families.
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Comment by Susannah Locketti on December 11, 2008 at 6:59pm - Thank you Patty. That means so much to me. When I saw her father at the wake tonight I told him Monique left me with the very same thoughts you mentioned above about being a loving mother. Her casket was filled with her children's stuffed animals...it was so touching. Photographs of her with her babies were abounding...I feel grateful to have known her. Your thoughts and prayers are so appreciated. Much love to you and yours this holiday season!
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Comment by Patty Bateson on December 11, 2008 at 5:49pm - My condolences to you all at this difficult time. What a gift your friend was to all. She exemplified what a MOM is and the love and support she gives to so many. May her life be an example of what we can all aspire to be. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Comment by Susannah Locketti on December 11, 2008 at 4:29am
- Thank you Connie for your kindness. Monique passed on Sunday surrounded by friends and family. So sad, but a reminder to never take our children or our lives for granted as life is fragile. Monique was the type of mom you strive to be more like...hands-on, caring and smiling even in the face pf cancer. I will be sure to recommend this book and thank you for your prayers...much appreciated.
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Comment by Connie Pombo on December 10, 2008 at 10:42pm -
This is always a difficult time to have loved ones going through such sorrow. Having been at the bedside of many of my friends who have lost their battle with cancer, I can say it never gets easier. I'm the only one left out of my original support group of 12 years ago. My prayers are with you and the entire family.
I just posted an interview with Yvonne Ortega who wrote a great book titledHope for the Journey through Cancer. It's a great gift for anyone (and who of us doesn't know someone going through cancer!).
With loving thoughts and prayers!
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Comment by Amy on December 6, 2008 at 7:30pm - And very difficult during the holiday season to put the happy smile on. Thanks for the reminder to give extra hugs and smiles this special Christmas.
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