[unfiltered] here's how it is.

[batyatoon]

Because a lot of people saw my last friendslocked post and didn't know what was going on. I realized I've been remiss in telling people about the state of my mother's health; it's been really hard to talk about.

Last spring my mother was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She's been in and out of the hospital (Sloan-Kettering) since then, with varying frequency; they had it under control for a good while, and then they didn't.

I cannot overstate how excellent Sloan-Kettering was through all of this. They took such good care of her, I can't even begin to tell you.

Yesterday they released her to home hospice care. And while it's good that she can be home now, the reason they released her is that at this point there isn't anything else they can do.

They've said weeks.



So this is why sdelmonte and I aren't at Balticon this weekend as we'd hoped to be. I'm sorry to miss all of you who will be there.

My brother and his family have come in from Israel, and my sister and her family from Rochester, and my mother's siblings, and family friends. And our whole community is organizing to help. And my mother is as comfortable as we can make her, and she's in good spirits, and ... that's pretty much all there is to say.

Again: those of you who are inclined towards prayer, please pray for her.

Comments

[madfilkentist]

* Virtual hugs *

[agoodshinkickin.livejournal.com]

I'm sending my very best thoughts your way.

[miscellanny.livejournal.com]

*sends all the hugs*

[skygiants]

You guys know you're in my thoughts. *hugs so much*

[leeshajoy.livejournal.com]

I lost both my grandfathers to cancer. I know how hard this is. My heart goes out to all three of you.

[ceitfianna]

*hugs* Many good thoughts and hopes heading your way.

[jezrana.livejournal.com]

Keeping y'all in my thoughts. *hugs*

[misslucyjane]

Love and comfort to you and your family, dears.

[sophistry]

*snugs* I'll be keeping you all in my thoughts.

[hsifyppah.livejournal.com]

Thinking of you and your family. *hughughug*

[wickedtrue.livejournal.com]

My best thoughts and prayers.

[silveraspen]

Thinking of all of you. <3.

[mtgat]

*many, many hugs*

Let us know what you need.

[ladymondegreen.livejournal.com]

You know where I am when you need me.

*all the hugs*

[hms42]

Crap... I am sorry to hear this news about your mother, but definitely hugs and you are in my thoughts.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

Much love.

[bcgphoenix]

<3.

[taylweaver.livejournal.com]

:( hugs!

[technoshaman.livejournal.com]

Shalom, to her and to yourself, each as you need it.

You have asked for a mitzvah for your mother; I would add one for yourself as well, if that's ok.

Filk Heals.

I never met your mother, but if I had to judge by her daughter, she must be wonderful. Far away as you are, you have brought much light to my world. The least I can do is try to bring a little light to yours.

[filkerdave.livejournal.com]

Virtual airhugs

[varadia]

*sends love*

[areyoumymemmy.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so so sorry. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

[little-cinnamon.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this. You're in our thoughts.

[tattercoats.livejournal.com]

Oh, my dear. Thinking of you and your Mum. Hold every bright thought and memory dear, and squeeze each drop of joy out of what you have.

[newredshoes]

Batya, all the love. All the love and hugs and just love, to you and Alex and your family.

[essayel.livejournal.com]

Oh my dears. *hugs* to both of you.

[braider.livejournal.com]

*hugs* So sorry. Best wishes to EVERYONE in your family, your mom included.

[agonistes]

<3

[dimloep-suum.livejournal.com]

Oh, honey. *hugstight*

[poltr1]

*hugs*

[robin-june.livejournal.com]

Hugs and best hopes for all of you. Much strength wished for everyone.

[vivien]

I'm so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[unravels.livejournal.com]

Oh Batya. I'm praying for and thinking of all of you.

[sodyera.livejournal.com]

Again, even more so, Peace, Love and Freedom from Pain.

[cupenny.livejournal.com]

*HUGZ* My prayers and best wishes for her, you, Alex, and everyone.

[campkilkare]

Oh, no. I'm sorry, Batya. I'm thinking of you all. *hugs*

[stakebait.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. I will have hugs in keeping for you when you want them, and would be happy to come cook or clean if there is a time when that is more helpful than too draining.

[adiva_calandia]

I'll light a candle. All my love for all of you.

[bercilakslady.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetie. Prayers for you all. *hugs*

[doeeyedbunny.livejournal.com]

I will pray for all of you. *hug*

[rymenhild.livejournal.com]

Oh, Batya. I don't even have the words. But I'm praying for you all.

[bunsen-h.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you.

(Virtual hugs)

[catalana.livejournal.com]

*tea and sympathy*

[genarti]

This is belated, but oh, Batya (and Alex), I'm so sorry.

Love and strength to her and you and all yours; I'll be thinking of you.

[bardling.livejournal.com]

*virtual hugs* to you both, and good wishes to your mother for her remaining days to bring her much love to ease her passing.

[ashnistrike.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. May this next bit go a gently as possible.

-Nameseeker

[drcpunk.livejournal.com]

Hugs!