• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Connie Hertz

Connie Hertz

Wellness, Lifestyle & Dream Coach | Living in the GLOW

Phone: 612.210.5438
  • Home
  • Connie’s Story
  • Products
  • Speaking/Media
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact

My Mom And Her Recent Changes To Her Life

October 19, 2019 by conniehertz 10 Comments

My beautiful mom, Mary, was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer.

Hence my article I wrote last week about faith and fear.

 

I’ve been in my hometown, Toledo, Ohio, for over a week now. Therefore, flying to be here with my parents and siblings, was so important to me during this stressful and emotional time.

Mom is a very active, energetic, healthy 87 year old. Dad is a very active, energetic and healthy 89 year old.

This has thrown all of us for a loop.

The day I flew in from Minneapolis, was the day they did the biopsy and found cancer. I got word in the morning and I was at the hospital that evening before visiting hours were over.

When my mom was admitted to the hospital, she was on the same floor I used to work, as a nurse in the 1970’s and early 80’s. The care she received was impressive. Everyone was kind and attentive.

 

Mom had many tests before leaving the hospital that showed her bones, lungs and lymph nodes were all clear. Thank God!

After her release from the hospital there have been so many appointments and calls, it’s been quite overwhelming.

 

Last evening my mom was feeling close to her old self again.  As we talked, she said I could video her with her thoughts about the changes she’s been going through in her life right now.

 

Mom said, “my faith hasn’t changed, but it sure threw me for a loop. I thought I was coming along really well in my life with my health, and out of no where, this happened. There was no sickness and then I had cancer. I can’t have cancer, because no one in my family has had cancer!”

My mom went on to say that she knew she was going to fight. She was going to have the chemo, the doctors told us about. Then mom asked God for strength to carry her through and to walk beside her.

 

Our family is a large, loving one. I’m the only child out of five, that moved away from the Toledo area.

For me to be here through the first couple weeks of this new journey my parents are on, I knew this was the only place I needed to be.

In addition, to staying with them in the home I grew up in, sleeping in my old bedroom, keeping track of all of the appointments, helping mom and dad, etc., has been an honor.

 

In the midst of all of this, the only day that she didn’t have any appointments this past week, was Wednesday. My dad had planned to close up their two summer homes on this day. God works in mysterious ways.

With lots of help from my amazing family, we got it all completed.

It was a huge relief to have this off of their minds!

 

My parents have great faith and as I’ve written about other times, they are an inspiration to all of us.

Not only to their 5 children and our spouses, 16 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, extended family but to their entire church community.

 

Today was a day to celebrate! Mom was able to go to the hospital as an outpatient, and have her tube in her right kidney removed, since it was working perfectly.

My mom said she prayed and asked God to hold her hand.

That’s when she felt His hand in hers.

 

We went out to lunch and celebrated. My mom practically ran out of that hospital!

Now, there are two days off of any tests and then she goes under general surgery to have her chest port put in. The following day, she will receive her first dose of chemo.

 

I’m hopeful that the regimen they are giving her, will kill all of the cancer cells. In addition, after the 4 or so months of the chemo, when biopsied again, she will be completely clear.

 

I would appreciate any of your prayers and blessings for my mom, my dad and our family.

My parents faith and our very large family, will carry them through.

 

It is such a blessing for all of us to have my parents in our lives!

They started this very large, loving family, and now they need to receive from all of us.

 

There’s always been lots of team work within my family. Therefore, it’s no different now.

Here is a website with inspirational quotes about cancer:

http://www.beseengetscreened.com/blog/25-inspirational-cancer-quotes-to-share-with-your-friends-and-family.php

With love, hope and appreciation,

Connie

 

PS. The photo above of my parents was taken in July, when I was here for our family reunion. The photo below was taken at the end of March: with me are my 3 sisters, my brother, our spouses, mom and dad. 

Filed Under: Faith

Connie Hertz
Connie Hertz

Would you like to connect and talk more in depth about this? Then click here to set up a complimentary 30-minute conversation.

Would you like to get these blogs delivered directly to your inbox every Sunday? Click here to sign up.

My hope for you is, you will begin practicing daily, the things I share with you.  You will begin to shift and you will be loving your life so much more.

Many blessings to you,

~ Connie

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lorraine Dombkowski says

    October 20, 2019 at 12:17 pm

    I didn’t know about your Mom having cancer. Tell her that my thoughts, and prayers are with all of you at this time. She is the matriarch of your family, so strong, caring and loving. She’s gonna fight and beat this sickness inside her. Pray, be focused and just love each other. Spend the time with her, listen to her. Video her telling stories of the past. Hugs to all❤.

    Reply
    • conniehertz says

      October 25, 2019 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you so much Lorraine!~
      Love and hugs to you,
      Connie

      Reply
  2. Lori says

    October 20, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    Prayers for your moms full and speedy healing, totally recovered good health, a caring and intelligent medical staff to see her through this cancer tunnel and Gods light and love leading every step of the way. I declare that the regimen they are giving your mom will rid her body of the cancer and when biopsied again, she will be completely clear.

    Reply
    • conniehertz says

      October 25, 2019 at 8:42 pm

      Lori, yes! I declare all of this as well. Thank you my friend!
      Love and blessings,
      Connie

      Reply
  3. Penny Saiki says

    October 20, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Dear Connie- the effect of your mom’s faith is beautiful not only in her countenance but in your telling of her challenge. life is such a gift. Even my dad who didn’t go to church except to make the tee time with the minister could feel the prayers while he was battling cancer, so may your family’s journey be fortified.

    Reply
    • conniehertz says

      October 25, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      Thank you Penny! Thanks for your message about your dad.
      Love and blessings,
      Connie

      Reply
  4. Bob Johnson says

    October 23, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts and family with us. Of course you are all in our prayers, and especially for healing and comfort for your mom. You are all loved and appreciated.

    Reply
    • conniehertz says

      October 25, 2019 at 8:44 pm

      Thank you cuz! I appreciate it!
      Love and blessings,
      Connie

      Reply
  5. Rose Plater says

    October 24, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    My mother is at the progressive stages of congestive heart failure. It has been an extremely emotional time for me and my sisters.

    I have taken care of her for the last 9 years.
    I employ caretakers because I have to work. She has a plethora of physical challenges and they are progressive.

    She thankfully turned 91 years old on September 30, 2019. Boy did I throw her a party. Although she is confined to a bed her mind and spirits are anything but confined.

    Connie love your mother. Treat her normal because that is the only thing she can’t do for herself

    Reply
    • conniehertz says

      October 25, 2019 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you Rose for your messages to me from your first hand experiences with your mom.
      Sending you love and blessings.
      Sending your mom love, prayers and blessings,
      Connie

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

eight + one =

Primary Sidebar

My Gift to You!

FREE WEBINAR COURSE
Overcoming the 3 Obstacles to Joy

FREE Consultation

Click Here To Start Your Transformation

Schedule A Complimentary Session

Footer

Phone: 612.210.5438

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

10 Universal Laws to Transform Your Life!

Sign up today to receive your FREE copy of 10 Universal Laws to Transform Your Life!

Anti-spam check:
Type HUMAN in the field.

© 2021 · Connie Hertz. All rights reserved.

  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more