Mom's in Edmonton

So Mom and Joe are in Edmonton now, staying at Cherrie's while they both recover. They have a cell phone, let me know if you'd like the number.

Joe had surgery to remove a bit of his colon. I don't think he was prepared for how much the surgery would take out of him. I think he's going a little stir crazy, but for the most part, he's okay.

We found a doctor here to treat Mom. She's young, Mom seems to like her; they spend a lot of time just talking, which is great for Mom.

Mom is still not eating much. I've been reading a bit about that. It seems the body with advanced cancer doesn't need or use nutrition the same way as a healthy body would. So eating lots won't guarantee more energy or weight for Mom. Doesn't mean we aren't trying though. Cherrie and Ageleky are busy fixing tasty morsels to tempt her!

Myself, I've had a bit of a 'mind shift'. I've been so stressed and frustrated, trying to 'fix' Mom. "Eat more, walk more - you can do it!" Maybe she can, but maybe she can't. Either way, it's not my job to cure Mom's cancer (believe me, I would if I could!!). That's the doctor's job.

So, my job has become easier - and harder. I will support Mom, I will comfort Mom, I will love Mom. That's the easier part. The harder is letting go of the other stuff.