On Sunday, February 12, 2012, my mom went to the emergency room. She thought she had a blood clot or something minor. After a few hours of tests the doctor came in and told us that she has cancer. He was as gentle as he could be breaking the news. My mind and body disconnected. I felt like I was trapped in a nightmare. The doctor told us a few details about the cancer. I don't remember much from that day or from that week. But I do remember my mom asking the doctor if she could cry now. My mother is a strong lady who has endured many things. It is unfair for her to get dealt this card too.
She stayed in the hospital for a week. While there she had tests done, a feeding tube put in her small intestine, and we got the test results back.
Stage 4 esophageal cancer. It has spread into some lymph nodes and there is a spot on her lung. It's terminal. The doctor did not even give her a 1% chance, just said it is not curable. He said without treatment the life expectancy is 6 months, with treatment 1 year, but in her case he is hoping for 2+ years. I am hoping for 20+ years. Miracles happen everyday. I desperately need one to happen for my family. My mom is a single mom with 5 kids. The youngest is only 3. My two youngest siblings know she has cancer, but do not know the severity of the situation. We'd like to keep it that way.
Pre-cancer diagnosis, my mom was running a daycare out of her home for income. She can no longer work. I created this blog to keep people updated on her cancer treatments, let people know of upcoming fundraisers, and to ask for any prayers or good thoughts you can send my mom's way. If you would like to donate money or buy something from the shop, that would be greatly appreciated. 100% of all proceeds will go directly to my mom. Any money would really help out with her medical bills and her finances.
I am doing everything I can, but some things can't be done alone. Please help me save my mom.
- Kayla
