Kathleen,

As others have stated just spend as much quality time as you can with your mom. I hope that she is able to get into hospice care ASAP, as making her comfortable should be at the top of the list. Your mom will go through stages as your hospice helper will let you know, the last being acceptance. We went through this about eight months ago with my sister, she was able to accept her new journey and went peacefully. We know that we will see her again, when it is our time...but it still hurts and we miss her tremendously. I hope your mom will be well enough to go to the seaside vacation you have planned, it will give her and your family some wonderful memories. Wishing you peace and strength.

Nancy

Kathleen,
As the mother of 7 daughters and someone that is facing this cancer for the third time at the age of 46, I can understand your feelings AND your mothers feelings. If and when I find myself in your mom's position, what I would need more than anything is to know how my girls were feeling. Moms are just like that, our children, from the moment we know we're pregnant, become far more important than ourselves. Your mom will spend most of her time worrying about how you get through this.....so tell her, talk to her.

Minnie