Relay For Life starts at dusk and ends at the next day’s morning. The light and darkness of the day and night parallel the physical effects, emotions and mental state of a cancer patient while undergoing treatment.
The Relay begins in the evening, as dusk is approaching. This symbolizes the time when a person is diagnosed with cancer. The day is getting darker and this represents the patient’s state of mind as they feel their life is coming to an end. This is where we currently are....
This is where we are going as of tomorrow....
As the evening goes on, it gets darker and colder, just as the emotions of the cancer patient. 2 a.m. represents the time when the patient starts treatment. They become exhausted, sick, not wanting to go on, possibly wanting to give up.
This is where we pray we will be....
Around 4 – 5 a.m. symbolizes the end of treatment for the cancer patient. They can see the light at the end of the tunnel and know that life will go on. The morning light brings the warmth of a new day, full of life and new beginnings.
Mom isn't eating well...actually not at all until I threatened to take her home again. I know it hurts. I know she feels sick and just wants to sleep but that is the cancer lying to her...telling her she will feel better if she just rests...she won't...she will die if she just lies there. She finally ate some around 8 pm and a couple more bites at 9....we are moving hour by hour.
Thanks so much for those of you who have joined us in this battle! We feel your strength, your love and your concern.
We are staying at Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel Atten: Bob Conner Room 242 1301 S Braeswood Blvd Houston, TX 77030 If you can send her cards, letters, please do...she needs to hear encouragement and love from all of you. Thanks for those who have sent pictures ...they brighten her day.
Tomorrow at 2:30 we meet with the doctor to find out the path our lives will follow....
Love you all,
Tammy
Thanks for keeping us updated, Tammy. I know this is so hard on all of you. If I were God, I would heal Jo without the struggle you all are going through, but I am not God and I see through earthly eyes...Someday, we will see through His eyes and understand. Give Jo our love and we will be sending cards, soon.
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