I lost my Mom to Multiple Myeloma

I lost my mom last November 24, 2024 after a well fought battle with a cancer called Multiple Myeloma. All I can say is my mom was a strong warrior and she fought it hard. We had a rough year since this was the year my mom was diagosed with her illness and it was also the year that my dad was imprisoned for oral defamation.

Five months ago she was already on dialysis on three times a week due to Chronic Kidney Disease at this time but she was showing a decrease in sensorium so we had rushed her to the hospital. During that admission she had bone pains and cytopenias in her labs and we were referred to a Hematologist that was also a family friend of ours and she was worked up for Multiple Myeloma and indeed it was after BMA and other labs were done. She was started on Chemotherapy.

Two months past and she was then rushed again to the hospital due to decreased sensorium were she was then revived after she arrested. We all thought initially that her mental status wouldnt improve but she fought hard and she regained consiousness. We then stayed in the ICU for two months were she fought hard and I was lucky enought to stay by her side. During that stay I was able to become her doctor, nurse, med tech, friend and especially her son. I was able to take part in her care from helping her take a bath to reminding her that I loved her and will always be there for her. She gave one good fight and she was alway selfless even during those times because she was always thinking about if my dad was ok and if i would be ok. She even fought to see the love of her life before she left us and they were able to spend a day together before my mom passed away.

Even during her funeral she made ways to show me she will always be around for me. The same butterfly that we saw at crematorium on your urn was the same butterfly that never left my side at the memorial home.

I wish I could show the world how much of a great mom you are Ma. You were always the selfless and supportive mom. You were always the one who pushed me to work hard for my dreams. You pushed me to expand my horizons in so many ways. I want you to know Ma I will be ok you taught me well and I will continue to be the person you brought me up to be. Ma, like i told you before Kaya natin ito. Ma, I love you always.