One of my favorite things about blogging is that I consider pretty much anyone reading this my friend. A lot of my friends from real life read this blog. Also, I’ve made many friendships through this site, some of whom I’ve met personally and some I’ve only had conversations with on this site, on twitter, and elsewhere.
This last week has been pretty tough because I found out that my Mom has something, most likely cancer, growing on her ovaries. She saw the doctor yesterday and they are getting her into surgery tomorrow. They won’t know how bad it is or how much it has spread until they get in there, take out what they can, see what’s left and come up with a prognosis and a treatment plan.
I am taking the next two days off work and blogging to fly home and be with my Mom during her surgery and recovery. I have two favors to ask of you.
1. Pray for my Mom’s Health
If you are religious, I ask that you pray for my mom and her health. That the surgery goes well and that the cancer is in the early enough stages that it can be treated. My mom is a wonderful Catholic woman and she’s using her faith to get through this, and she can use all the prayers she can get.
If you’re not religious, any positive thoughts you can send her way are very much appreciated.
2. Call Your Mom and Tell Her You Love Her
If your mom is still around, I encourage you to call her and tell you how much you love her. And not just today. You never know what is going to happen in the future, and you’ll want to make sure your Mom knows just how much she is loved in case something like this happens all of a sudden.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
Kevin McKee is an entrepreneur, IT guru, and personal finance leader. In addition to his writing, Kevin is the head of IT at Buildingstars, Co-Founder of Padmission, and organizer of Laravel STL. He is also the creator of www.contributetoopensource.com. When he’s not working, Kevin enjoys podcasting about movies and spending time with his wife and four children.
Kevin- this is the last thing your mom ever deserved! She is such a strong, sweet woman and I’m saying lots of prayers for her and your family. Please keep us posted when you can and know that you all and especially your sweet Mama are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Kevin,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom and I will keep her in my prayers. Your post was very moving and I hope that everything goes well. Best wishes for your mom, you and your family.
Scary stuff – will say a prayer.
Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family.
Prayers
I will pray for her.
Sorry to hear that Kev. Prayer are on the way. Stay strong!
This is miserable news to get. My dad had cancer when I was younger; fortunately, the doctors were able to remove/radiate it all. You and your mother will be in my prayers.
Sending positive thoughts and best wishes to you and your mom! I hope you get the best possible prognosis.
Kevin, I am sorry to hear about your mother. I hope she will be okay. Keep us updated.
Hi Kevin – Lots of prayers and love and light to your beautiful mother! If she is not feeling our positive vibes yet, she will certainly be feeling them soon! 🙂
So Sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts, prayers, and sympathy is with you. My Mom has had cancer twice. But has come through well both times. She is also a strong Christian. Thank you for sharing with us!
Hope the doctors took care of it and speedy recovery to your mom.
Oh Kevin, my heart and thoughts go out to you. May she pull thorugh.
I will say a prayer for her health and recovery. All the best to you and your family.
Glad to hear you’re taking off, dude. This stuff is irrelevant compared to what your mom is facing. She’ll be very glad you’re there with her.
Hope all is well with your mother. Keep Moving Forward!
I am keeping good thoughts for her. I make a point of telling all my loved ones how much I love them routinely.
Kevin, we are all here for your Mom as well as you!! This is awesome what you have put on your website. All these thoughts and prayers are going to help. Love you, love my sis-in-law.
My mother is the sweetest, kindest most beautiful soul in the entire world. She is strong and staying positive and I know she will make it through. Thanks brother for reminding everyone the importance of expressing our love, and thank you everyone for your well wishes and positive vibes.
Keeping her in my prayers cousin! Love you guys
Your family is in my thoughts in prayers, Kevin.
Sorry to hear about your Mom. Travel safely and look after your own health. My prayers are with you, your Mom, and family.
Kevin, I am sorry to hear that your mom has to go through this. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. She had a mastectomy, went through six months of chemo, and she is doing much better today, even speaking to local church groups and other cancer patients about her experience. I hope this encourages you and your family; it is a treatable disease. Mom and I will pray for you, your mom, and your family.
Lots of prayers for you and your mom.
Kevin, keep us posted… You’re in our thoughts & prayers.
Kevin, my heart goes out to you and your family! Your mom will stay in my prayers. Remember, some of your readers are in St. Louis and happy to step in and help if needed. 🙂
Peace…
Sorry to hear the news, my prayers are with you and your family. If you need any help deciphering medical jargon give me a shout out!
Thinking of your mother
Sending prayers your way, Kevin. You are a great son and I’m sure she will pull through to health.
Very sorry to hear this and wish and hope for the best. Stay strong for your mom!