Hello All! I am starting this on behalf of my mom Janet Jeska. At the end of January 2024 mom and our family found out that she had metastatic breast cancer. The cancer had spread into the bones of her sternum and lymph nodes. Mom's cancer is one of the more aggressive forms and the one least likely to "play nice" with treatment. At that time we felt the world shake under our feet. Mom made the decision to take on the fight and underwent chemo treatments. All seemed to be going well until June 9th when we received the results from her 2nd PET Scan. This time the world didn't just shake, it felt like the walls came crashing down on us. The cancer had spread further out around her sternum and was now also in her spine. We were told that mom had anywhere from 4 months to 17 months depending on the options she decided to choose. Based on the information we had received, she decided the best route was to start the new chemo treatment the oncologist's was recommending. They say getting old is not for the weak. What they don't say is what it takes to battle cancer at 73 years old...it takes the brave. What is often not mentioned is that it takes the bravest of warriors to take treatment as well. You would thing that wouldn't be the case, but unfortunately it can be more than true. Though treatment is looked at to be life prolonging, can often help you better handle the pain of cancer, it can knock you on your ass more than the cancer itself. The reason mom went with chemo was not because it potentially has the ability to extend her life for on average of 17 months more with us, it's that it should help with the pain. Unfortunately, this first round of treatment has kicked her butt, and yet still she fights on. The reason I've decided to start a LFEBridge for mom and dad is simply this...so many of you have asked for ways to help or show a tangible reflection of love, care, and support. Because of distance and my brain not always functioning on all cylinders through this journey with mom, it's often difficult to provide an answer to the questions, "What can I/we do to help?", "What do you all need?", "What would mom like cause we just want to send her something?". So my best answer now is a monetary one. And honestly, this is tough. When it comes right down to it though...cancer ain't cheap. There have already been so many who have given financial support privately. And each time it's one of the hardest things to accept. It's one of the most humbling things to accept. However it has had a HUGE impact. Outside of prayers (which are first and foremost), lifting some of the financial weight is a blessing one can't really deny. Sadly the Jeska family hasn't won the lottery and everything seems to have a price. So on behalf of my family...my mom, I sucked it up and decided to start a LFEBridge for her and everything she and the family needs. Please know we don't do this lightly. And of course there is no expectation. It's merely a tool to use to help, to simply "do something" when it seems like it's impossible to do anything. What the money would be used for? Well let's see, here are some items just to name a few... Mom has had 2 hospital stays Mom receives chemo treatments every 3 weeks She now has in home nurse visits We have needed to purchase a lift chair for her There are other home modifications that have been needed There have been special dietary changes Meals And simply bills, bills, bills So if you thought you wanted to send flowers, a gift, or wanted to visit (which is not an option) we ask that you take the money you would spend on those things and instead make a donation here. For those of you interested in reading up on the journey we are navigating I have created a Caring Bridge page for mom where I do my level best to provide updates. I've included the link here. Caring Bridge - Janet Jeska Above all else we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers and your love. You have truly humbled us and blessed us. We couldn't have asked for a better family, whether blood related or heart related. You have been our gift in this. This has become mom's decree through this jouney: Psalms 23 (Amplified Bible) 1 The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters. 3 He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the [sunless] [a]valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed and refreshed my head with oil; My cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell forever [throughout all my days] in the house and in the presence of the Lord. And here is mom's anthem song: My Tribute To God Be The Glory by Andrae Crouch
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