Update on Mom

My mom finally saw the specialist yesterday to see what will happen with her eye. The news is both good and bad. The good news is that the cancer is not affecting the eye itself so that is OK. The bad news is that it is melanoma and its on her eyelid which means part of it will have to be removed. The good news is that she is seeing one of the best eye reconstructive surgeons in the country and he has already explained how he is going to use a piece from her inner lip to replace part of the eyelid. That surgery will not be until May 13th. After that, she will be checking with an oncologist to make sure the cancer did not spread.

Of course my mom is freaking out about all of this. My mother is very self-conscious of appearances, and I think she is more afraid of looking disfigured than the actual concept of cancer. I know that sounds harsh but if you knew my mom you would understand. She is a good lady. Her priorities are a little different than mine.

For me, I'm more freaked out about the cancer spreading. I looked up her doctor online and he is excellent, so I'm not worried about her appearance. To me, cancer is the greater of the two evils. However, there is nothing I can do except try to keep my mom on a positive mental track. I believe that one's mental state can cure or hurt a person's health.

I will be seeing them tomorrow. My cousin is getting married on Sunday and the whole family is getting together this weekend. Hopefully we'll be able to cheer her up.

I will ask if any of you who read this blog, please add my mom to your thoughts and prayers.

On a better note, I did get some good news yesterday. I have an interview on Monday for a tenure-track position at the college I'm currently teaching at. This is a very Good Thing. If I got the job, it will mean at least some permanency for the next few years. In academia that isn't always an easy thing to get. However, I do know my competition. There is one other lecturer there who is a really nice guy and the department chair loves him. All I can do is try my best.

God, like I needed any more crap to add to this month. And yes, I truly believe my cousin planned her wedding at the worst possible time of the year for me. LOL.

Can I go lose my sanity now?

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Happy Elf Mom (Christine) said…
I'm glad your mom will get the best care. Please tell her I'm praying for her and I'll check back for updates.

Take care of yourself, too, Cat, and bless you.
April 26, 2008 at 12:10 PM
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