I Am My Mother's Keeper

According to Oxford Dictionary, the word keeper is defined as a person who manages or looks after someone or something. Keeper is a kind of defender, protector, guardian. 

My mother has always been my keeper, defending and protecting me. I had a brain tumor removed when I was 9 years old, and a tumor removed from my leg when I was 19. I struggled academically after my brain tumor, but she never gave up on me, she kept pushing me to always do my best and not give up. She is the reason I made it through high school, always making sure the teachers were doing their part to help me do what I was supposed to be doing, and helping me meet my goals.

I am My Mother's Keeper, because it is my turn to look after her! She was diagnosed with Stage 4 Diffuse Large B-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, in December 2012.

This will be a place for me to share my thoughts and feelings during my mom's journey with the big "C" word.  Cancer is a scary word for me because of my personal experience. So when I found out about my mom's diagnosis all I could do was write. I love writing, it is like a drug for me, calming. 

My love for writing, and the need for a place to share the things my mom is facing, brought me to the idea of a blog. I hope you enjoy the story!