I received some shocking news this weekend: my mother was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
A freaking brain tumour.
Really? Seriously. Not just cancer, not in her abdomen or her breast – in her HEAD.
I’m shocked. Shocked. Both my sister and I have discussed the alarming change in our mother’s personality in the past few weeks, changes we wondered if they indicated the onset of dimentia or some other mental illness.
Turns out, it was a brain tumour.
It’s kind of unbelievable. It’s like some corny, overwrought plot twist in a cable TV movie starring Julia Roberts. Real people don’t get brain tumours – there isn’t even cancer in my family!
Upon her diagnosis in the ER, my mother was shipped immediately by ambulance to Ottawa for further testing. She’s going into surgery this morning to remove the tumour, and it will be send for testing. Hopefully she feels a whole lot better once that mass is out of her head.
Thank GOD for my sister, who’s background in years of palliative care volunteering seems to have prepared her for this task: being the buffer of information between my father, the doctors, and the rest of the family.
I spent the day trying to get used to the idea, and repeating to my guides and angels, “I need your help. Thank you for your help.” My Sweetie of course is my rock, literally holding my hand as I try and wrap my mind around this new idea.
Prayers for my Mom, please.
Kate Sitka 
Oh, Kate! I’m so, so sorry to hear. Sending prayers your way…please let me know if there’s anything I can do! (I know, everybody says that, but seriously.)
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Thank you J.
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You know my thoughts are with you. Don’t forget that I’m here in Ottawa — let me know if I can do anything for your folks.
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Omg I did forget!!!!! I will be going there soon, I will definitely keep you in mind. Thank you so much!
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You and your family are in my prayers, Kate. I’ve been there with both parents in the last year and a half – it sucks big fat donkey you know whats. This is scary and it will change your lives, but you will get through it. Keep asking your guide team for help – mine were amazing – even if they can’t change an outcome they can help you keep your sanity and health. You’ll be in my thoughts. Sending big hugs your way!
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I’m so sorry to hear about this. I know you and your family are pretty much shell shocked right now. I’ll keep all of you in my prayers and send some healing energy toward you and family, especially your mom. Much love…Sara
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Kate, I’m so sorry. Sending Love and Light. You and entire family will be in my thoughts. Love you. Noël
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Kate, I’m so sorry. I send you, your mom and your family my prayers, light and love. ((((((hugging you tightly))))))
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Oh gosh Kate. My mother had a brain tumor removed years ago…scary as hell(if there was one) Hug on to Sweetie and don’t let go. Will send lots of prayers for harmony and health your family’s way and see your mom recuperating, strong and healthy. She must be a lovely woman with a great kid like you!
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