Comments on: Cancer Sucks! When a Parent has Cancer

By: Terri Forehand

Terri Forehand — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:21:43 +0000

thanks for this post. I have a blog for parents of kids with serious illnesses and cancer and will use this information and book reviews to add to my blogs. As a nurse and author, I also have a manuscript for kids with cancer. Will keep you posted if I find a publisher? It is an important topic to discuss with children even though it is difficult.

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:04:49 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:49:42 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s husband. I think that you have wonderful suggestions, especially meals and helping with the kids. I will lift up your friend and her family in my prayers.

By: Karen Bayer

Karen Bayer — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:21:15 +0000

During such challenging times, families and friends have an enormous opportunity to pull together and experience an intimacy unlike any other.

It is always important to be honest with children and help them to understand what is actually happening to their father. Distractions from the truth will not serve them in the long run.

As for “mom” – She will need and hopefully reach out to her family and friends for a listening heart and a helping hand with the day to day events. She will need time to be alone, but not isolate.

This is a very important time to express love and emotions. Don’t hold back – Leave nothing unsaid.

Marlaine and the other ladies said it all – and I am also sure she is very grateful having you as a friend.

By: Mama Marlaine

Mama Marlaine — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:00:04 +0000

Thank you for opening up such an intimate subject to Parenting 2.0 Melissa. My best friend graduated from the five sensory world after a five year bout with cancer a few years ago. I think every person is different in what serves them best during difficult times… even day to day. Small kindesses speak large; whether a book, assistance with daily chores, a surprise candle lit dinner (with Costco lasagna) for she and her hubby while you take the kids for pizza, or simply listening – anything that reduces stress and increases happiness and optimism is normally welcome. Confident she is already grateful having you, curse lessons and all. Hugs! Mama Marlaine

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:54:28 +0000

Boo, boo, boo, boo, boo!!! 🙁 I hate that this is happening.
I have another idea too, we should talk soon.

By: KatApel

KatApel — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:08:40 +0000

Sally Murphy has an exquisitive verse novel for older children when dealing with cancer. ‘Toppling’ was released this year. So honestly beautiful. Definitely worth a look.

As to how to help. Maybe also be available for Hubby, so Mum and kids can have away quality time too. Gives Mum and kids an emotional break – time to do ‘normal’ things – but a quietly there friend would also be a support for Hubby. (Just don’t feel you need to fill the silence with words. Too draining.)

Good on you for being a beautiful friend. Give lots of hugs too. And let friend’s tears flow if they do. Tears are healing.

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:07:06 +0000

That’s a great idea, Wendy!