My oldest friend came to visit my mom today and surprised herself as well as me. She was surprised because she didn't know I was here. I was surprised because I didn't expect to see her at all. It had been a long time since we had seen each other.
My boys were extremely happy to see her. They took off running and embraced her. I surprised myself by shedding tears as we hugged. I was just as shocked to see tears in her eyes as well. Things were very strained the last time we tried to communicate with each other. We picked up just where we'd left off. It was good to see her.
The other surprise was not so good. My mother announced that she is thinking of stopping her chemo. She was up and sitting in the living room today, so I assumed she was feeling better. At least better than yesterday. But to think of quitting? I can only think that this is a normal reaction some cancer patients have when they are going through the worst of the side effects, and that tomorrow she will ditch this whole frame of thought. What is the alternative to the treatment? Hope for the best?
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