When Mom Has Cancer and Children Need To Grow Up

25/02/2026

I watched the movie "Meet, Greet & Bye" on Netflix last night. I know the story was about the mother having cancer, and it will be too close to home. I never planned to watch it, but my sister wanted to. I already knew I was going to cry, but surprisingly, I cried most when the siblings aired their wounds, the dreams they stalled and sacrificed.

Focusing back on cancer, in my Mama's experience, I remember how she struggled taking too much medicine, enduring the side effects of chemotherapy, and her complete surrender when she went into palliative care, meaning chemotherapy and radiation would end, and it's just a matter of time before she too will have to say goodbye to her earthly life.

When Mama found out she had cancer, she didn't tell us, her children, openly. I never asked why. Was it because she doesn't know what the future holds, or does she not want to worry us?

It's been 13 years since Mama was gone. I have a different perspective now than I did then. One thing remains true: love people unconditionally and meet them where they are, including ourselves.

28/01/2022

You can believe it because it's true.

06/01/2022

Be in a better feeling thought, darlings! 🥰

11/04/2020

A beautiful way to leave. Rita Wilson found out she has cancer while she's writing songs which took her a while to reach. This is how she wants to leave. https://youtu.be/0OrttLRV7C4

Throw Me a Party
Rita Wilson

I lived my life as kind as I could
I did my best I hope I was good
I'll always wish I'd crossed a few more lines
But I always lived like there wasn't enough time
I'll leave footprints for you in the sand
A couple of notes only you'll understand
I have one wish that someday you'll see
How much your love, your love has meant to me
So when I'm gone throw me a party
You should dance as if I was there
Don't be sad or be broken hearted
Send your voices up in the air
Sing my songs and light up the sparklers
Tell my stories and drink all my wine
And know my life is just getting started
When I'm gone
Throw me a party
Step outside with my ashes
Wait for a beautiful wind
Underneath that fire yellow aspen
Toss me to her leaves and let the healing begin
So when I'm gone throw me a party
You should dance as if I was there
Don't be sad or be broken hearted
Send your voices up in the air
Sing my songs and light up the sparklers
Tell my stories and drink all my wine
And know my life is just getting started
When I'm gone
Throw me a party
The hardest part is
Knowing that you'll miss me
Won't you promise
That when I'm gone you'll throw me a party
You should dance as if I was there
Don't be sad or be broken hearted
Send your voices up in the air
Sing my songs and light up the sparklers
Tell my stories and drink all my wine
And know my life is just getting started
When I'm gone
Throw me a party
Don't be sad or be broken hearted
Send your voices up in the air

Although Rita Wilson is well-known as an actress and film producer, her most recent projects have all been connected to her passion for music. After achievin...

13/05/2018

To Mama

May 11 - I remember having the chance to say “I love you” for the last time 6 years ago.

May 12 - I remember how great you were as a Nurse. Growing up, my siblings and I were never sick for a long time under your care.

May 13 - I am grateful for having you as a mother. You are always honest to me and you taught me so many life lessons.

Love,

Your eldest

02/08/2017

A person who cared.

06/06/2017

Something to look into for cancer patients - Ketogenic Diet

02/06/2017

Hi,

I’m celebrating my 37th birthday today and I would like to invite you to make it the most memorable one yet!

Meet awesome Anya. She’s 3 years old and after rushing her to the hospital on March 17th this year, she was diagnosed of Leukemia in the Philippines. She is now undergoing chemotherapy if her body is strong enough to endure it. Anya is the daughter of my great friends Desi and Joyce, whom I’ve known for 16 years.

I have a soft spot for Anya because she reminds me of my mother who experienced going through chemotherapy due to cancer. We would never be able to take the pain away from this little girl now but if we can help her parents, my friends, by sharing our blessings, they would be able to focus on loving Anya without worrying about the medical bills.

I am reaching out to 2,700 people to donate 37 Australian Dollars each to cover the medical expenses. The fund raising site https://www.gofundme.com/awesomeanya was set-up by our common friend Ilay from Australia with a goal of AUD 100K. To donate at the site will only take under 3 minutes of your time but multiplying a whole lot of your love and generosity. Rest assured that the site is safe and the money will go to Anya’s care and a step closer to her wellness.

Let’s do this together. Please spread the words to at least 1 of your closest friends and let’s get more people to be involved and be awesome.

Thank you again for sharing your blessings and you did make my birthday extra special.

Sincerely,

Sorren

17/05/2017

For every I would always think of you, because you said you them and .

11/05/2017

Today, I honour a loved one.