In a few days, it will be 3 months since we heard my Mom's breast cancer returned. It is has been a tumultuous few months, but the Lord has stayed close to my parents and the family. Friends have been incredibly supportive in every way, especially prayers for her healing if that is the Lord's will - it certainly is ours! Yesterday we attended a mass which was said for my Mom thanks to my sister-in-law Annamarie.
The first round of Mom's cancer five years ago was diagnosed as HER2 positive. The 'HER2' strain is serious and there is even less information about it than other cancers. The 'positive' part of the cancer means that it is aggressive but treatable. Mom went through difficult chemo, but her body prevailed and she has been healthy the past five years. Chemo was the obvious action to take at that time and there was little to no question about how to proceed.
This time around, however, Mom's cancer is diagnosed as HER2 negative. The negative means that it is slow growing, but there is really no treatment available in the medical field. This time around, it is crystal clear that the Lord is in charge of Mom's situation. Mom and Dad have found a wholistic approach which a man by the name of Doctor Ralph Anderson created. Mom eats a great deal of garlic and some other natural ingredients that help protect the body against cancer and also help get rid of radiation from years ago that remains in her body. This approach is really quite fascinating based on the idea that the body can heal itself if nourished correctly.
Mom and Dad have regular pray times, often people pray over my Mom, and they often go to daily mass for strength and wisdom in this situation. The Lord is good and he provides each day whatever they need.
Life seems like it is starting to return to 'normal' for them. Tough decisions that needed to be made are out of the way and we continue to pray to see what the Lord has in store.
My Dad started a blog to keep track of daily life (you will hear a LOT about grandkids!) which you can find at grandmagaill@blogspot.com - note there are 2 'l's.
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