Joyce –
It’s so good to read your post because your sense of peace comes through. Hang in there, and come in and update us when it’s convenient. Give Mom a hug. 
I will hold you all in my thoughts.
Joyce,
My prayers and warmest wishes to both you and your mother - indeed, your whole family.
jennifer
Joyce, thanks for the update! You and your mom and family are in my thoughts and prayers. 
It is so good that you can be there with her and for her in a time like this. Be glad that you are physically close enough for that! Take time to just be there with her and love her. She will show you amazing strength in a time like this, I’m sure of it! Take care!
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your mum Joyce. I lost my mum a few years ago, she was only 69. Mothers are so dear, I can’t express how much I feel about this… well you know. Wonderful all here are sending prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
thank you for the update, Joyce. you are so positive and I’m sure it’s really helping her. I’m continuing to think of you.
My mother , who has osteoporosis, is having a lot of pain from some of her vertebrae compressing after she had a coughing spell!! You know, when your bones are so brittle, just rolling over in bed can break them!! I read your post the other day and have had you and your mom on my mind. I have been so concerned for mine, and so I know how you feel about your mom. I cannot think of life without Mama!! She’s 91, and has been through SO much living, and she has such a loving , giving personality. I can just imagine your mom as being the same way!!
Sweetie, I am hoping and praying that both our moms are going to feel much better very very soon!!! 
Good luck and God bless.
I will pray for you and your Mom
I returned from my Mom’s house yesterday so I could handle some things here but will go back this coming Thursday morning. I took her for the “consultation” on Friday and the orthopedic clinic had not even sent the MRI films to the surgeon, so as it turns out…that part of the appointment was semi-wasted; however, the surgeon told us about the procedure and concurred with Mom’s medical doctor that depending on the size of the tumor, the procedure may need to wait until the tumor is reduced in size. I did go to the orthopedic clinic and pick up her MRI films so we could take them with us to the onocologist on Thursday…she has an appointment at Rex Cancer Center in Raleigh at 2:20 p.m.
Obtaining the MRI film and report was good in one way, but in another, our curiosity caused us to read the report…the conclusion at the bottom of the report has frightened us because it reads that findings are highly suspicicious for metastatic disease involving the liver. The fear with this is that it has spread and we don’t think she will opt for chemo…we’re hoping if this is the case, there are alternatives.
I did ok over the 4 days that I was at her house…it hasn’t been easy trying to be strong for her and my youngest brother (he is 38 and he and his family built on to her house and live with her, which is wonderful, but this will also be so difficult for them. On my way home, I began crying about 12 miles from Mt. Airy and finally composed myself!!
Meanwhile, although my Mom is more or less confined to staying inside right now…she’s always been an avid outdoor person…loves her flowers and vegetable gardening…she is probably one of the toughest women I’ve ever known…and it’s nice to be her daughter. Here is a picture taken of Mom and me at Christmas.
Thanks again for the prayers and support.
Joyce
Joyce, what a wonderful picture of you and your mom!! I’ve been thinking of you…and will continue to keep you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers…
Continuing to pray for your mom and your whole family.
That is a great picture of the two of you! You are still in my prayers [[[hugs]]]]
awesome pic–I’m still praying. Please keep us posted.
Beautiful picture Joyce.
I see so much love in picture of you and your Mom. Very nice picture. I continue to pray so you will have many years with her.
Beautiful picture, Joyce. I agree with Svetlana - the love you both have translates easily on your faces.
I too have you both in my thoughts.
I’m here if/when you need me!
-hh
Thank you for sharing the beautiful picture with us… you are all in my prayers and thank you for keeping updated…
Joyce, I have been away from the board for awhile. I am so sorry to read of your Mom’s health crisis, but I just wanted to let you know that you and your beautiful Mom are in my prayers. Take care.