Mary,

I can totally relate to how you feel about not being there for your Mom. I just went through a similar situation with my Mom going through surgery and now chemo and my older sister going through a stem cell transplant for her cancer. I thank God that my other two sisters were able to be there and I got past the guilt feeling. My oldest sister told me to keep them in my prayers and from where I am located, that's about all I could do.

I'm sure your family understands and will keep you posted on your Mom's condition. Between email and phone updates, I was able to keep my sanity in my own situation. Tell them to keep you posted often so you don't sit and worry. Prayers go a long way toward helping your Mom....so keep them up.

Sarah

Mary please don't feel useless, sometimes for our own health or whatever reason we can't be there. My dad had a massive heartattack and I couldn't get back to see him before he passed away. I had regrets that I couldn't ...but did come to terms with it.

I truly know how that helpless feeling feels in your heart, but taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do, keep loving thoughts going her way.. she knows and understands.

Hopefully you will get to talk to her soon.

Bonnie