Viola A Survivor

A SURVIVOR

Because of Faith

VIOLA ROBERSON NOVEMBER 2, 2022

One year ago today, I took my Mom to Vidant thinking she had a small stroke. Eleven hours later, the ED Dr. walked in and asked me why I brought her there. I said she looked different, her voice sounded different, and she was acting different. His response was a shock. “Good catch. She has a mass growing on her brain and we are keeping her here. I recommend that you go home, rest, and get ready”.

While undergoing chemotherepy and immunotherapy.

After being in the hospital 2.5 weeks from having chemo. She had also caught long Covid and had double pnuemonia. Meeting her first great-grandchild Christmas 2021. This is mom today, Viola Roberson. Because of her faith, she is still here with us. She is beautiful inside and out! Story & Photos courtesy: Amy Hargrave

Four weeks and three hospitals later, she completed the 1st round of chemo for lymphoma. It didn’t go well. Her tumor was larger and had significant swelling and she was extremely weak. The Dr. felt that it was time to stop chemo. He said that she had a minimal chance of any improvement...less than 1%. Mama told that Dr. she had faith, so she’d take her chances with that 1% and she would continue treatment.

I’m thankful for her faith, thankful for the guys in my family members that were strong thru the ugliest of moments. I’m thankful for friends that stepped in, the EMTs that came out to help me check her vitals, the prayer chains, the Drs, the sweetest nurses in the world, faith in God, & the complete strangers that offered help.

But mostly, I’m thankful for her. And after all she has been through, she looks so beautiful!

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