The journey continues

Mom called me this morning to ask if she can have fewer cycles of chemo.

'Six is too many', she said.

Its at times like this that I am not sure what the most encouraging words would be.

'Others have 12'. 'Only think of the one you have next, not all at the same time' I said.

'This is the toughest battle I have had to fight', she continued. I agreed with her in this one.

I deliberately pushed her diagnosis out of my mind over the last few days so I can study.

I need this exam to be able to take care of my family.

God, please get her well.