YOU ONLY THOUGHT YOU COULD TAKE THE HIT

Ever get hit in the face so hard that you cringe in pain as a few tears roll down your cheeks while you get over the sting? 

Well, that's what happened to my family today. We all got hit with news about Mom. 

The biopsy came back and her cancer is terminal. As of now, it has been decided to stop her radiation treatments. She started chemotherapy today, though. Her first session is 6 hours, tomorrow is 3 hours. 

As of now, her chemo will continue until further notice. She is in a lot of pain daily but her spirits are up. Dad is having a tough time, so I am going to go spend some time with Mom and Dad to be with them and help out. 

All of us girls are going to spend time with our parents over the next month individually to do what needs to be done. 

We are all shocked initially, but our strength taught to us by our parents quickly took over to help us stay rational during this. 

Dad needs all of us right now as his bride of 52 years is not doing well.

All of us girls will think about "us" later. Dry up our tears, suck it up and "stay strong" for Mom and Dad just as Mom had requested. 

Through this, our strength will get us through this time with Mom.

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Liz Sayti, Mary Hanrahan and 2 others like this.

 

Dawn Marie Tjelde Oh Jenni...sending good, positive thoughts your way

 

John Andrus So sorry to hear this, our prayers will be with you and your family, be strong, I know you are,and for your Dad, I can feel your Pain!!!

 

Jenni Reynolds-Kebler Thank you, Dawn. You remember meeting them when they came up to the terminal? They loved meeting all of you in the office and really enjoyed the tour on the map that Doreen gave them.

 

Jenni Reynolds-Kebler Thank you, John. It's not easy, but being strong is probably one of my stronger points taught to me by my parents. God is very prevalent in our family and through his strength we will all prevail.

 

John Andrus You are so right with God in your corner you will be the strongest, be safe

 

Lyndsie Hankins Oh jenni i am sorry. Love ya

 

Jenni Reynolds-Kebler Thank you, Lyndsie.

 

Cindy Carter Torres I'm so sorry Jenni, we love you guys and will be praying for all of you.

 

Catherine Siino I've walked this walk with Dad and want you to know that you and all the family will be in my daily prayers.......

 

Mary Hanrahan Jenni, you know that my heart is with you and your family. I truely understand what you are going through since lossing my mom 2 years ago to cancer. I will keep you all in my prayers. I will message you later. Luv ya

 

Jenni Reynolds-Kebler Catherine, I remember Mom telling me about how all of you had to go down a difficult road with your Dad. Thank you for your kind words, too. Mom and Dad have always admired your entire family and speaks of all of you kids often. I always enjoyed our younger years together at your house in Chico growing up. So much fun it was for sure.

 

Jenni Reynolds-Kebler Mary, thank you for your thoughts and prayers, also. I did get your message, and yes, we are all strong. We need to be even stronger for Dad's sake now. He is taking this all so hard, so together, we will be there for him.

 

Mary Hanrahan that is all you can do and I know that you all will hold him together and get through this

 

Barbara Pearson so sorry--grateful that they are both still in love and love God.

 

Brian Green I am so sorry for all of this and I'm thinking of you and praying for you. You are surrounded by love.

 

Cathy Hannigan Love and prayers your way. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and your family. God Bless. You will find the strength needed. Love you!

 

Wendy Jones Sending our prayers for your family.

 

Jenni Reynolds-Kebler Thank you so much everyone. All of your support is so appreciated. Pastor is with Mom right now encouraging her with prayer and Gods word. Dad sounds exhausted when I spoke to him on the phone a few moments ago. I will be with them this weekend to help. My sister, Rebecca, has been with them all day today.