Mary R

When my son was diagnosed with cancer almost 11 years ago, we had to travel out of state for treatment. My wife was pregnant and morning sickness lasted longer than the morning. When our 9 month old was having a bad day, throwing up from chemo, my wife was worn out, we didn’t have any groceries cause we didn’t have time to go to the store, we were running low on clean laundry or the house was a disaster - My mom came running. We lived next door and she would get up in the middle of the night and help. Since his treatment lasted several years so did my Mom’s expression and outpouring of love. Other people helped and showed their love – it’s just Mom’s love never stopped, we have never found the end. She traveled with us when we needed it, she took care of our other children when we needed it, she takes care of all of our children when possible even today. We live out of state and the one thing we miss is family. We can’t think of enough ways to thank Mom for all she has done for our family. Our child that had cancer is now 11 and Mom still loves and protects him with her whole heart. When he was diagnosed with cancer again at the age of 8, Mom came running and stayed. When I broke my back and crushed my leg – guess what? Mom came and stayed with us for 60 days so my wife could return to work. She cared for her father and brother simultaneously in her home until they both passed away within months of one another. We think Mom is PHENOMENAL and underneath her sweet, smiling, cheerful and always giving exterior is (shhh…it’s a secret) wonderwoman, ‘cause Mom can do anything and everything she sets her mind too.