As most of my good friends know, I lost my job last Wednesday. It has been extremely depressing and hard for me, but after going to the doctor with my mom today, I feel like maybe I have been too much of a whiner.
I went to Dr. Beck's office(oncology doctor) with my mom. She did not want to go alone today. We got there with my Aunt Linda and mom went back and did all her blood work, which turned out good, and then went back to see Dr. Beck. He is such a sweet and kind doctor. He had mom laughing while he was going over the tests and stuff with her. He answered every single questions and didn't leave until she was fully satisfied. She then went up to the chemo unit to get her chemotherapy. There were sooo many people there ranging from all ages, even a 10 year old boy getting treatment. Mom took her seat and they got her all hooked up and she got four bags of chemotherapy medicine. She sat there the whole time with a smile on her face, talking to patients around her trying to make them smile and feel better. She not once complained or grimaced or anything. She was super sweet to her nurse and just showed what being strong is all about.
I left there today thinking that there is really nothing I have to complain about after watching her today and the attitude that she chose to take during these last 10 years of her treatment and diagnosis. If my Mom can be that strong and happy, I feel I owe it to her to be strong and lift my head up and know that God has a plan for me. I just have to pray every day for him to lead the way.
Mom, if you are ever able to read this post, please know how much admiration I have for you and how much of a hero you are to me, but most of all, how very, very much I love you for who you are. I love you Mom......
If you are ever having a bad day or feeling sorry for yourself, I suggest you visit one of these oncology centers and see what is an ordinary day for some of these patients. I guarantee you will leave with a different attitude and outlook on life. Trust me, I did.
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