Will know more in 48 hours

Mum has been hospitalized. She has not been able to keep any food down for the weekend. By chance I looked up her specialists number last night and they took my calls. She was the one who told me Mum was on her way.

I called to ask about prognosis based on the fact that when I spoke with Mum a few days ago her cancer count, C19.9, had increased tenfold since we last spoke. I was already thinking about a trip in August. Hubby was ok if I cancelled out of our family vacation.

August will be too late.

The Dr. said that the vomiting is likely from a blocked bowel. If she can unblock it she will have a couple of months. If not, a couple of weeks. We will know in 48 hours what we are dealing with.

Ms 8 and I are likely going to fly to Australia next week. It's going to be a rough ride with work but it's the right thing to do. I need to be there for her now.

Please join me in hoping Mum passes on very quickly. I do not want her, or Dad, to suffer a long protracted illness. My message to her will be... I love you and it's ok to go.

Now it's time for me to head to the airport - off to Boston for a few days. It's going to be a long few days.