My daughter, Jody, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. We thought that all was well when she finished her treatments and it was--- for a little while.
In 2008, she was diagnosed with triple-negative cancer and given 2-3 years to live. We were devastated. She has suffered through chemotherapy and radiation without any complaints. I can't remember how many times she has lost her hair.
Jody decided to continue to live as normal as a life as she could. She attends her 14 year old daughter's soccer games, volunteers at Girl Scouts, visits her 20 year old son in college, plays Euchre with friends once a month and works part time at a real estate office and attends her church.
She turned 50 years old in February. She had a wonderful birthday celebration. However, her stamina is waning, but she perseveres. Scrubbing the floor takes all of her strength, so she lays down to rest in between chores. She knows that she needs to eat to keep herself healthy, but she suffers from nauseau when cooking. Her husband is out of town a lot with his job, so most of the time at meals, it's just Jody and her daughter.
We are waiting for her to be admitted in a trial for triple-negative cancer. There are many tests and so much paper work to do before the trial begins, but she is hopeful. We all are.
I live 13 hours away from here and am taking care of my 96 year old Mother. I feel so helpless. I am her Mother and I should be with her to protect her and help her, but I am unable to, yet Jody always assures me that, "It's OK".
She is so brave. She is my strength.
Please pray for her.
Saint Joseph, MO