June 23, 2004

Mom called today to see how everything was going and to let me know she has heard from my brother and his family and they will be visiting in July. Normally this is great news, he has the best kids whom I love with all my heart, but I'm a little worried about the timing. Mom's a little worried too, or at least concerned. It's strange how this chemo thing is just all encompassing, You can't really make any plans too far in advance without thinking where mom will be with the treatment. I scheduled my vacation to be sure I'd be here for the worst of it, but I guess since my brother and his family weren't here the first time they just don't get it.
Mom has asked me to warn them too, let them know that is they plan on being here between this time and that time, mom will probably be asleep, best case or in the hospital, worst case, So what do you tell them? Not to come? And since my brother hasn't shown up yet I think it's about time he gets his ass down here to see her.
I really don't think they know how bad it could be, or for how long. Especially since mom sounds great now and is running around town running errands. It's going to be a long year, and after looking at the calendar today, I am dreading the next few weeks. Here we go again...