My nerves are not made of steel, thank you.

Last Friday, during our trip to Adrian, my mother confided in my husband and me that her doctors appointment was not a regular check-up appointment. She had been experiencing some difficulties with a raspy voice, frequent sore throats and heartburn. Knowing what I know about my mother, I suggested she begin eating healthier, exercising more frequently (and not to try taking some of the best fat burners the market has to offer) and not eating at such a late time in the evenings. Honestly, she and my father lack in the exercise department, they do not eat very healthily and some of their dinners at not until 8pm or later.

It was the next part of the conversation that bothered me. When she announced that they were checking her for cancer and/or a hernia, I felt a lump in my throat. And that lump only enlarged more when she told me about some elevated levels they had discovered while doing routine blood work. I thought I would be okay with knowing all of this about my mother, but truth be told, since receiving the news from her I have been a nervous wreck. My stomach has been twisted in knots and I am feeling edgy.  Today is the start of a series of testing- blood work, chest x-ray and then a full body scan. Tomorrow she will have an Upper GI scope and more blood work.

I was not going to write about my mother on my blog, but it has been weighing on my mind.  She is my best friend and the person I trust with everything.  Without her, I would be lost.

If you could please say a little prayer for my mother, it would greatly appreciated. Pray that her test results come back negative for cancer and that there is a less severe underlying issue causing all of these symptoms.