[UrviL]

My mother, the warrior

by UrviL on Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:37 am

My mother, who turned 53 earlier this year, was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of this disease in September 2015. She passed away on December 6, 2017 after a tough fight for her life.

I was to be married at a grand wedding scheduled this weekend. We had planned it when she seemed to be doing well and had reached near remission. We had to move my wedding date a month prior to the originally scheduled date when the doctor told us that they found tumors in her pelvic area and she didn’t have much time left. I was lucky that she was able to give me away and watch me get married. It seemed like it was what she was waiting for. To see her daughter get married. The day after my wedding, she had to be rushed to the hospital because she had developed terrible stomach pains. She came never came home from the hospital.

My brother and sister-in-law have a baby coming anytime now. We were hoping seeing the baby would give my mother more strength to fight. It will always be a regret for us that she could never see her first grandchild.

She was a wonderful woman who only cared about those around her. She fought till the end, not for herself, but to keep us from the pain of losing her. She will be missed terribly.

I want to thank all the members of the Beacon community. The forum was a constant source of knowledge for me and my family through everything. I wish all the members lots of strength to deal with this disease.

[JBritt]

Re: My mother, the warrior

by JBritt on Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:57 pm

My condolences on the death of your mother. She was lucky to have a family that loved her and took care of her. Praying for peace and comfort.

[Pepperink]

Re: My mother, the warrior

by Pepperink on Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:23 pm

Urvil,

I know that your post hits us all hard. The empathy we feel comes from sharing the reality of multiple myeloma.

I think we all would hope to have someone as caring as yourself when we face the last grim phase of our illness (never giving up hope for a breakthrough solution!).

It had to be difficult for you to write those words. Thank you for sharing!

[Ian]

Re: My mother, the warrior

by Ian on Sun Dec 10, 2017 4:48 am

Very sorry to hear of your mother's passing, and that she had such aggressive multiple myeloma. Best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time.