An ode to the most beautiful woman in my life.

They're obviously many simliar topics here already, but didn't feel right to intrude in someone else's space. I was traveling a lot recently and after a 15 hour flight back from New York back home, while I was really jetlagged, my brother broke the news to me. Our mom's been diagnosed with Breast cancer. They didn't tell me all this while because I was traveling for work. I recently lost a friend to blood cancer, and a friend's dad is on his last stages. So cancer, has been on our minds for sometime now, but never did I imagine it would catch up with my own mom. 

The thing is we live in different countries, so the distance is making it very difficult for me to cope. Its been two days since I found out and the sudden realization comes upon me in the strangest of time and places. I have been breaking down in market places, at work, while standing in queue for coffee..I just can't stop thinking about her. Of coure I will be with her in another few days. But the fact that distance exists, is going to make it very very tough.

 Today she found out that she is in stage 2b 3a. I have tried reading up on it, but just cant seem to pass through the stage where it says it will come back eventually. The thing is, its unbelievable how strong she is being. When I speak to her on the phone, I can sense the smile on her face. And I end up breaking down every single time. She even told me today that if i cry once more, she will not call me again. When I asked her if she wanted anything from here when I visit her, any medicines, anything, all she wanted me to carry were my dad's favourite biscuits. I am not doubtful at all that she will come out of this even stronger. Her chemo begins in a week and she will still be as beautiful for me as she has always been.