Friday

The other word

I'm not sure what to write exactly. I think that is because I'm not sure how to feel so I'm stumbling on the words in my own head. Maybe that's not accurate either. I know how I feel, but it changes too frequently to trust it. I guess I'm just waiting for more information and for things to settle so I can understand it better.

Tumor's wicked, six letter sister is the new word that is occupying our lives. Cancer. Uncle Kevin has brain Cancer. They performed the surgery yesterday and removed the tumor. Word through the grapevine is that it's stage 4 cancer and they are going to start chemo and radiation therapy right away because they're not sure they got it all.

It's hard to see Hubbs hurting. It's hard to hear about his mom sobbing over the phone. I can't imagine what it's like to be his mother and know that you may lose your son sooner than you'd hoped. I know we're not the only people who've ever had to deal with stuff like this and I know Uncle Kevin has it harder than any of us do. I just wish there was something we could do for him and his family. I wish there were the right words of comfort to be said. I know there isn't but I wish there were.

11 comments:

amber said...

i'm so so sorry R :(

you and the rest of the family are in my prayers.

dapotato said...

no words. just a hug. because you're right--we all wish for the right words, but most of the time it's just no words and being there. :(

That Girl said...

There's nothing anyone can really say right now, but we're always here to listen if you need to talk. Always.

weezermonkey said...

:(

Mrs. Case said...

I am living the dread in your heart every day. My 16 year old brother was diagnosed with cancer in October and not one. single. day. goes by that I don't think about it.

I'm not sure if your family is the religious type but I will keep Kevin in my prayers.

Winnie said...

[many hugs]

ssinca said...

I can't even imagine what you and your family are going through right now...I'm so sorry;(

(hugs)

Da Fashionista said...

ugh ugh ugh.

kiss u,
D

wan said...

oh, r. :(

as always, i'm here whenever you need me. anytime, anywhere.

Julie Q said...

oh no! I'm so sorry to hear all of this. My thoughts are with you :(

Jen said...

[hugs]

sorry, r. thinking of you and your hubbs.