Matter of Time
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 3:46PM | by Otter The surgery did not go well: the cancer cannot be removed, the colon and intestine are too badly riddled with adhesions to resect, and the stomach shows at least one major tumor.
It will be, I think, a matter of time. And not a lot of that.
The banner at RipChurch just now is in honor of my mother. Her father built the cabin on his land in the 1930's: I photographed it from a canoe two years ago:
When she was a very small girl in the 1940's, she lost a toy policeman there, and missed it very much.
A few years ago, though, her brother, who had inherited the land, had the cabin moved to make room for a new house he had planned to build there.
Under the cabin, they found the policeman, who now sits in my parents' den, guarding against everything except time and change.
Cancer, Life, Love in Personal Reflection, Relationships 
Reader Comments (6)
My dear friend, my heart is grieving tonight at the news as is Debbie's. Your mother is so dear to us. Thank you for sharing this precious post. The Lord be with your mom and all of you. Tears here tonight are frequent.
I'm sorry, Otter. I was hoping with you for a better outcome. There's not much to say that doesn't sound trite, but please know you have friends who care and who will be asking God for help during this difficult time.
Your mom sounds like a wonderful lady.
There are no words that can convey the feelings I have. "I am sorry" seems patronizing. "I will keep you and your family in my prayers" doesn't seem like it will comfort. Nevertheless, the words have been spoken and I hope you know how heartfelt they are.
Cancer stinks! I pray your Mom lives her last days comfortably surrounded by her loved ones.
There are no words that "fix" any of the pain of watching someone you love die from cancer. We know that, and yet we offer words to say what we cannot say. Thank you for sharing your family's journey with us. The policeman toy story gives hope for eventual re-findings and making things right. We pray this for your Mom, while realistically praying for peace, and quick healing from the surgery so that some of her final days can be spent free of post-op pain. I don't have to tell you to treasure the moments with her -- I am glad you are able to be with her.
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{{Otter's mom}}
{{Otter's mom's family and friends}}