Angieslp

Hi wanted to respond as one mom to another when you mentioned missing swim meet for your son. I go through that as well even missing a concert with my daughter that was planned 9 months in advance. Sorry for the loss of those moments for you. Know others know that sense of being out of control. Know others care like myself. No platitudes from me about what to do about those moments but all I can say for me I'm happy at least still be the one they most excited to tell about their day. Blessings to you and your family.

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Hi Angieslp

I am stage IV and a little farther out from surgery. But I remember that four week mark very well. I still needed to use a wheel chair to make it from my car to the Drs. Office. At that point I was overwhelmed with how weak I felt and concerns with how am I going to manage work, caregiving for my recently blind husband and raising the youngest of our four children. My advice is relax, give it a few more weeks and you will physically feel better and then you will get your emotional mojo back and be ready to fight! Yes ask the kids to help out. They wil try and have good intentions but don't get hurt feelings when they fall down on the job. Kids, especially teens are very self involved. Remember, that's normal! It's all part of the separation process. How much does it really matter if the house is a mess and some things don't get done? Say no to the kids more often. They will survive! And so will we!

Hi Angieslp

Welcome to What Next . Glad you found all of us here. We are here to help you how ever we can an answer any questions you might have.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

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