Hello dear friends,
Apologies for my absence. It was my intention to start the New Year off with a blog post showing all the latest news from around here, but 2021 has not had a good start for our family.
My life has been in turmoil since the beginning of January with my Mum being diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer. As you can imagine this has been a huge shock for our family as it came on so suddenly and without warning.
I am not sure when I will return to this little space. I simply am not getting the time to write or the motivation to do so. Between spending time with my parents and trying to keep things going at our place, my life is pretty full right now.
I would love and appreciate if you could say a special prayer for my darling mum, she is so very precious to me.
xTania
My wife had stage four 14 years ago, but we believe it's coming back on her. She isn't going to fight it this time as she has so many OTHER health problems. I've prayed for all involved in your situation. We'll be here.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gorges, this gives me hope. My mother has decided not to go ahead with any more chemotherapy, because it is making her too ill. I dont know how long we will have with her but time now is so precious xxx
DeleteI am so sorry for this. My mum had breast cancer at 74 and was very frail. We as a family decided on not going the Chemo route after her Doctor suggested it might not be the best thing for her. She celebrates her 91st birthday in 7 weeks time, so don't let people make you think you are not doing your best by stopping Chemo. My thoughts are with you
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Hi Lee,
DeleteThank you so much for your comment. We are hopeful to get some quality time with Mum now she has stopped Chemo. Unfortunately Mum's cancer is very aggressive and has spread to several parts of her body including bones. She has a battle ahead of her, but we hold onto hope xxx
Mums are very special. Sending a special prayer to you and her. I know much of your attention is focused on her but don't forget to take time for yourself.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kay. I must admit that I am struggling to come to terms with a life without my mother. She has been my best friend, my rock and my number one supporter. Life is hard at the moment, and I know I must take care of me too xxx
DeleteThoughts and prayers are with you and your family going through this difficult time. Look after yourself. Kathy xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kathy xxx
DeleteDear Tania. Our arms are around your shoulders right now.
ReplyDeleteWe too have lived this reality not too long ago and it is brutal.
IF nothing else, simplify and rationalise everything you decide to do every day - only do what matters.
Creating calm (despite the sorrow and shock) is so important for everyone going through this with your mum.
All our love to you.
Hi Phil, thank you so much for your kind words and gentle advice, it is very much appreciated. I am taking one day at a time for now xxx
DeleteSo sorry to hear that. It's time to spend time with mum and family.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is. Our family has become very close, we need to support each other through this trial and spend as much time creating memories as we can xxx
DeleteHello dearest Tania,
ReplyDeleteIt was only yesterday that I popped on over to your blog to see if you had posted anything, I did wonder if you and your family was okay. I’m so very sorry to hear of your Mums illness and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kindest thoughts
Fiona
Hi Fiona,
DeleteI had tried to write a post earlier but the words wouldn't come out right. Then last night I sat at the computer and thought I am just going to write a simple explanation to let everyone know why I have been MIA. I have never experienced so many emotions like I have in the past few months. Sadly there are many more to come.
Thank you for your kind words,
xTania
I’m so sorry for the horrible diagnosis
ReplyDeleteTake care of one another and take care of you
Big hugs to you all
Thank you Angela, sadly a long road ahead for us xxx
DeleteSo very very sorry to read this Tania & Yes, I had been wondering about your absence. Do only what is necessary for YOU & your dear Mum Tania - we will all still be waiting here for you when you return. Sending love, thoughts & prayers your way Tania. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, thoughts and prayers Julie. I felt the need to let everyone know here on the blog so Mum can have some prayers and well wishes sent her way. She is a strong believer in her Lord xxx
DeleteI feel for you Tania, and will add you and your Mum to my daily prayer list. I wish you strength, comfort, and courage through this challenging time, and hope that all our messages of support help in some way.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Wendy. I have felt so alone and helpless these past few months, so putting out a post for prayers for Mum was all I could think of to do. I feel they will really help xxx
Deletefamily is always first, above all else
ReplyDeleteso sorry for the horrible diagnosis of your mum, will keep you in my heart & hope that she will feel better soon xxx
thanx for sharing
Thank you so much Selina xxx
DeleteDear Tania, So sorry to hear your news. You and your family are in my thoughts. Jo
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo, my life feels like it is on hold at the moment. Spending time with mum, dad and family are my number one priority xxx
DeleteSo Sorry To Hear This Tania x
ReplyDeleteOf Course I Will Pray For Your Mother x
Thinking Of You All x
Thank you Fiona xxx
DeleteOh, how sad. I was just wondering about you, Tania. I will say a prayer for you and your mum. I am glad you are spending time with them, and understand how you feel about the blogging. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteI am heart-broken Stephenie, thank you for your kindness xxx
DeleteI hope you are feeling the love from your readers. Take time to walk the dog and clear your mind each day as best you can. And let those tears flow or they block you up and bowl you over later in a worse way. Much love to your entire family xxx
ReplyDeleteSound advice, thank you xxx
DeleteI have missed your posts. And yes, I am and will pray for your mom. Take care of them and yourself and know we'll be here when (if) you feel ready to post again. *hug*
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kay xxx
DeleteEveryone understand Tania, your focus is in the right place - family is most important. So sad to hear what your mum is going through. She has a special loving daughter in you. I'm praying right now for your mum and family xoxo ~ Linda
ReplyDeleteYour kindness is very much appreciated Linda xxx
DeletePraying for you and your mum. This is such a special and difficult time for you all. May you feel love and know peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you xxx
DeleteBluey and I are sending you and your family as much positivity as we possibly can. Much love to you all.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane and Bluey, it is very emotional time xxx
DeleteOh, dear Tania, I am sending your Mum and you and your whole family many loving wishes. This is a precious time to spend with your mum and to care for one another. Everything else can wait.
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you,
MegXx
Thank you so much Meg. It has been such a difficult time for us all. Mums cancer is aggressive and sadly is taking hold of her tiny body. Love Tania xxx
DeleteI will remember to keep you all in my prayers and I hope and pray you will feel held xx
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Joanna, so very kind of you. Since I wrote this post Mum has improved quite a bit so that is very encouraging. The power of prayer always amazes me xxx
DeleteDear Tania
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear of your Mums’ illness. It is the hardest of times watching our Mums’deteriorate. My most precious Mum passed away 18 months ago, so I know what you are going through. It seems surreal and I found taking it day by day helped me greatly.
It’s like you are in a bubble. All you can do is spend as much time as possible with your beloved Mum Tania.
I will certainly pray for your Mum, you and your family. Take care lovely lady, Lorraine
Thank you Lorraine, your words have really helped. You described my life as it is at the moment perfectly, it is exactly as you say. Sorry to hear you lost your mum recently, hope you are coping okay.
DeleteIt has been hard to spend a lot of time with mum as she has been so unwell.
Thank you for your prayers,
xTania
Dear Tania,
ReplyDeleteI’m so terribly sorry to hear about your Mums illness.
It is so bittersweet as you spend as much time as you can with your precious Mum.
My heart goes out to you and I will pray for you and your family and most specially your Mum.
With my very best wishes,
Lorraine W
Thank you so much Lorraine xxx
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