Hi everyone. I am using a fake name because I don't want you all feeling badly for me. I need your help. Please.
This year has been a horrible one for me but I seem to keep smiling somehow. I think now I'm losing my hope. Here's the scoop. FH and I got engaged in Dec. last year. That's the good part. Then my dad and FH both got menengitus within 2 months of one another starting in February this year and almost died. They are both fine now but gosh what a horrible couple of months. In the middle of them both being sick, I was diagnosed with melanoma and told I can't be in the sun anymore which is my favorite thing to do. So I have to change my lifestyle..Oh well things could be worse (which i'm finding out unfortunately.) Now this past weekend, my mom who had breast cancer 3 years ago was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer. They think the breast cancer came back and metastesized into the brain from the lung. That's best case scenario because they can treat the breast cancer if that's all it is. If it's lung cancer that went to the brain it is much more serious. I can't believe this is happening. My dilemma of course is do I move the wedding up or do I hope for the best and keep it over the summer 2005. My mom and I discussed it and she wants me to keep it where it is. She is hopeful that they can treat her but my family and I are not so sure. I know it will upset her if I move it but I want her to be there. I can't fathom having a wedding without my mother there. Am I being selfish by wanting to move it up and have her there? Will it make her feel worse if I move it up? Will it make her feel like I think she is dying? But what if she is? Oh i'm sorry its so long but I just don't know what to do. I'm DONE with this year already..It's been nothing but heartache. Thanks for listening all. I hope no one ever has to make this decision.
DebsNY
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i'm so very sorry for your loss....
Valentinegirl
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I am so sorry!
QueensBride
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I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dama88
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You have endured so much in such a short time. How you are holding up is to be commended. Even though you can't see or touch her, your mom is by your side every step of the way. I truly believe, spritually she will be able to do more for you than physically. My prayers are with you. Take solace in kowing she is presently pain free with a big smile as she stands next to you today and always.
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Your mom will be there on your wedding day. She will be shining down on you from heaven.
Here's a short little story about my wedding day.... My grandmother (my best friend passed away March of 2004) My wedding was November of 2004. I prayed and prayed for it not to rain b/c the forecast was predicting horrible downpours. And I also prayed that she would wish us luck on our very important day. I knew how bad she wanted to be there for me but Cancer took her tragically away from us. On my wedding day it rained like i had never seen it rain before and as I looked out the window I realized it was just Grandma raining us with her best wishes!!!
If you need us remeber we are all an FM away!!!
JCMsGirl05
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I am so very sorry for your loss.
JacnRob729
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i am so sorry for your loss....please remember we are all here for you at this difficult time
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MOVE IT UP!! AS long as FH is ok with it of course...actually, I believe Jannshari did this...downsized AND moved up her wedding due to family illness Good Luck and your family is in my prayers!
i agree with all the other brides. i would definetly move the wedding up if your fh doesnt mind.
gmnst15
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I am so sorry for your loss
chachou22
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I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
mcc101
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I am so sorry for your loss....you will be in my prayers - stay strong as it is one of the very hardest things to go through in life (I know from personal exp.)......be thankful that you were there for her last breath and that she knew you were by her side -
JimmysBride
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I'm SO sorry for your loss!
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i am so so sorry for your loss. please know that we are all thinking of you and your family
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You are an incredible amazing person. Your strength is unmatchable. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this time.
You're Mom will be there with you every step of the way. She will be watching you get ready and walking beside you as you walk down the isle.
I read mikeysgirl's story about her wedding, which mine is very similar too. I was raised by my Mom and my Nana. My Nana fell ill to lung cancer the year before my wedding. (She actually had cancer for months and didn't tell anyone. When we found out, she was in the final stages). I went to the hospital and told her that the wedding was just a few months away, and we'd pick out a pretty dress for her. She looked at me with her big blue eyes and said, 'Michelle dear, I'm not going to make it to the wedding, but I'll be there'.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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I am so very sorry to hear about you mother. I will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers. I agree with many people do not hold back tell her everything that you are feeling and show her how much you love her. I think it's a great idea many have suggested already to have a small ceremony with her there over the next few days. God bless you and give you both of you strength to get through this.
I am sorry for you loss, GOD BLESS YOU and your family
kp1528
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i am so sorrrry............
DrmnBlnd
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I am so sorry for your loss....
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you are all so sweet..thank you for you kind words..my heart is broken but i know each day it will heal a little more and with the support of all of you it helps!!
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