I've been there in similar ways with both my parents and it can be very rough. Pleased be assured of my prayers.
Rodney Olsen | Homepage | 10.31.05 - 2:02 pm | #

Michelle.... I'm so sorry.
Christine | Homepage | 10.31.05 - 5:40 pm | #

Michelle.... You and your family are in my prayers for sure. God bless.
osray | Homepage | 10.31.05 - 6:39 pm | #

Michelle, I've been away awhile (to Ukraine again). I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I read through some of your recent posts. Happy Blogoversary! Keep looking and seeing, listening and hearing, pondering and soaking in the wonder. Your friend,
John
John Frye | Homepage | 10.31.05 - 6:45 pm | #

I'm so sorry, Michie. Is she lucid? Or does she live close? I hope you get some time to connect intimately with her before she goes, but if not, that you'll both feel peace permeate your goodbyes. All my love - and prayer - xo
Kelly | Homepage | 10.31.05 - 6:56 pm | #

Michelle

I lost my mom to cancer in May after a 2 1/2 year battle. You are in my prayers. I hope that God gives you and your family sacred moments in the midst of all this.

Jimmy
jimmy | Homepage | 10.31.05 - 8:59 pm | #

Michelle,
I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jan
Jan | Homepage | 10.31.05 - 11:13 pm | #

your mum has such a servant heart and creative talents that have helped many see Jesus through new eyes

. . . words seem so inadequate, clumsy, empty, meaningless in times like these

simply know she is loved, as are you.
Kel | Homepage | 11.01.05 - 4:10 am | #

Thanks everyone. She's very tired and worn-out right now. Her liver has shut down, and she's plagued by a terrible whole-body itch, but she's still fighting. We'd love to be there, but in a way we're glad we're not. Australia is so far away...

One thing I know - the cancer can never touch the essence of who she is. Her heart, mind, soul, personality - those will endure beyond the grave, and one day I look forward to seeing her magnificently well again, for eternity.

It's that thought that gives us comfort. Knowing that she may rest for a while in the grave, but there is joy beyond our knowing when death is over.

I appreciate the thoughts and prayers. They're keeping us strong. Thanks!
Michelle | Homepage | 11.01.05 - 8:09 am | #

I lost my mother almost two years ago to cancer. I am so very sorry and you are certainly in my thoughts and in my prayers. You are right, the cancer doesn't change her. The fact that my mom went into death with dignity and grace and was unafraid made it easier on all of us. At least she'll be free of all the pain and discomfort soon. That was probably the biggest relief for us, to not see her suffering any more.
Jennifer | Homepage | 11.02.05 - 2:34 am | #

Thanks Jennifer. She's so tired of the suffering, and that restored body in the future is what we're all clinging to. Although death is not easy, it will be almost a relief.
Michelle | Homepage | 11.02.05 - 8:10 am | #