i'm so worried about my daughter...

Germany
July 4, 2007 5:57am CST
my daughter is 13 years old already, she's living with my parents in the philippines. she had an operation 6 years ago to remove her Ranula ( a cyst that forms in the floor of the mouth) and last sunday i've found out that the cyst is resurfacing again, she still have to undego to loads of check-up and medical tests again before the doctor will schedule the operation. and sadly if that time comes (the operation) i'll not be at her side this time. my heart is bleeding right now with the thought of it, but i cant do anything as we dont have enough savings to go back home to be with her. all i can do is to send money! am i being a bad mom for that??
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5 responses
@carolscash (9492)
• United States
4 Jul 07
Why isn't your daughter with you anyway? I don't think that you are a bad mom if you are doing all that you can to provide for your child. I am a little confused as to why a 13 year old with a medical condition would not be with you, but I am sure you have your reasons. Make sure that she knows that you know what she is going to have to endure and that you love her and that you are with her in your heart.
• Germany
4 Jul 07
my parents are taking care of her right now, i'm a single mom for 10 years before getting married and i've just moved here in germany 7 months ago to be with my husband. i have to be sure that we're stable and doing good here before i'll get her to be with us. and 1 reason also is she's still have her schooling when i left my country! thanx for responding carolcash, happy posting.
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• United States
7 Jul 07
just pick your priorities. you parents are doing all they can. will a plane ticket break your bank account? if this is the case then be glad her grand parents are there as you financially cannot afford to be with her..but what are you spending your money on? if it is computers and appliances and goods and services before thinking of your daughter then you would be wrong. if you drink, smoke, gamble, lottery, casino and spend your money on luxury items ..then you would be wrong..but if all your monely is going to keeping your family fed and housed then you are not wrong..as who is going to do this if you stop work and go back to the Philippines. The only one to answer these questions is you. You have to do what you think is best for the welfare of all concerned. There are a lot of good doctors in the Philippines and your parents will see that she is getting the best care possible..so relax and just do what you can do...she will be ok..she is in God's hands..just pray and have faith.
• Germany
7 Jul 07
i dont have any vices, i dont have work as i'm still new here in germany. my husband is the one who provide for everything. I only want what is best for my children. i knew my parents is 100% looking after her. but i still cant help not to worry. thanx for responding!
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
4 Jul 07
I could not leave my only son. If I ever move he must move with me. I am his only mother I am responsible for him till he will be strong enough to live without me. God give us children to raise them, teach them, love and care about them. Yes I think, that you are a bad mom, because you chose something else instead of your daughter. You should not have been a mother, because you are not a responsible person.
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
7 Jul 07
It is acceptable only if she prefered not to be with you. Children understand and accept everything, because they have no many choices, but it does not mean that a parent can afford everything. The adult is responsible for her children first of all. If something happens to your daughter while you are not with her, whose mistake will it be? WOuld you ever forgive for yourself if something happens to her, because you do not protect her in a special situation? The children are only children.
• Germany
7 Jul 07
i'm not avoiding my responsibility as her mom, but i have to make sacrifices for her own good. i have to make sure first that mylife will be ok here in germany before i get her. we have plan of getting her next year, its just sad that the ranula resurface again.. thanx for sharing ur thoughts Dolcerina, i do appreciate it!
• Germany
6 Jul 07
thank you for your opinion Dolcerina, though i didnt chose being away from her just for my own happiness, my daughter understand why i have to be away from her. Happy posting
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
4 Jul 07
I'm sure that your daughter will understand you, she's a big girl right now!;) The support that you can give her right now is, talk to her and make give her more encouragement. That she have to be brave, as you love her so much despite the distance between the two of you..
• Germany
6 Jul 07
thanx raijin, i knew my daughter is brave , she'll be a survivor like me. we have a constant communications and thru that i always encourage her to be strong and always pray. i knew god is always with us!
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@jeanbug23 (992)
• Philippines
5 Jul 07
I feel so sad knowing you're far away from your daughter but I understand your feelings because I also have a daughter same as that age. Being far from our children is a very difficult thing to do but it seems you're doing everything just for their future. You don't have to worry at all because your daughter is in good hands with your parents,and you have been so responsible enough to support her financially especially now that she has this illness. I know you have been in a very difficult situation, feels like you're in a hot pot of boiling water for which you do not know where to stand. But still it is only in your heart that you knew how hurtful you are right now that your daughter is sick without you on her side, and yet so strong just to provide everything for her. Don't you worry, things will get better soon.
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• Germany
6 Jul 07
yes its very difficult for me but i know things will get better soon, me and my daughter went thru alot of trials. i'm happy also as she grew up a very understanding and loving daughter. thank you for your uplifting words jeanbugs23!