Nothing Made Sense
When Matilda sat before the doctor, she felt as if she would faint. When he shared the horrifying news, she broke down in tears. It didn’t make any sense at all. The doctor was also shocked.
You wouldn’t think something like this could happen to a 91-year-old woman, would you? Despite her certainty that the doctor was wrong, her life was about to change dramatically.
A Few Pounds
Matilda didn’t pay much attention to the first few symptoms. During the winter, she gained a few pounds around the waist.
Her family and friends didn’t know about it. Honestly, she thought it wasn’t a big deal. Although she had been eating clean for several weeks, the number on the scale was still going up.
Odd Illness
At Matilda’s age, she had experienced odd illnesses and the occasional stomachache, but this was different. Her weight had never been an issue before. At the age of 91, how could this suddenly change?
Matilda decided it was time to see the doctor at that point. It was her hope and prayer that it would be a minor issue, but sadly, it wasn’t to be.
Worst News
Matilda arrived at the doctor’s office and waited for her name to be called. The waiting room’s harsh light made her feel uneasy. She had grown accustomed to doctors giving her the worst news over the years.
She waited for the receptionist to call her name, but she felt sick to her stomach. When the tumor was discovered in her abdomen, she thought back to the day it was found. Her life was turned upside down on that day. She just knew something wasn’t right as she sat there.
Turned Upside Down
The doctor wanted X-rays taken after she explained the situation to him. Also, I want to check that tumor you mentioned, just in case anything is wrong,” said the doctor.
After undergoing X-rays, the old woman’s entire world was turned upside down. Who could have predicted this? The scene seemed like something from a movie.
Failing To Understand
While the old woman sat before him, the doctor carefully examined the X-rays. As he gazed at the scene, he was confused. It was unlike anything he had ever seen before.
“Mrs. Did they tell you what this tumor was when they discovered it?” A sense of concern was evident in the doctor’s voice as he asked. Not understanding why he was so concerned, she shook her head.
What Was He Thinking?
Her life had been impacted by it for decades. Assuming it was dangerous, she assumed she would have died long ago. The story was much more complicated than that. The doctor glanced over the results, but she couldn’t tell what he was thinking.
“Mrs. Wilson, I’m sorry to say the results are worse than expected,” he started. She felt her stomach twisting. The truth wasn’t what she expected.
Madly In Love
Matilda Wilson, 91, lived all her life in a small town in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more than seven decades, she and her husband, Herman, lived in the same small house. There was no doubt that they were thrilled.
There was no separating Matilda and Herman. The couple remained madly in love for 76 years. The only thing that could separate them was one thing.
June 2016
Matilda prayed for a miracle when Herman was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. Sadly, in June of 2016, the love of her life passed away in his sleep. Matilda couldn’t go on without him.
Matilda had difficulty taking care of herself after his death. Her strength barely allowed her to prepare a meal. While she thought things couldn’t get worse, she was mistaken.
Positive Attitude
In the last 76 years, Herman had been by her side every step of the way, but now he had passed away. An empty bed was the most painful thing to wake up to. Is there a way she could continue?
She tried her best to have a positive attitude most days, but it was difficult. She would see his face every time she closed her eyes. There were so many beautiful memories they shared that she couldn’t stop thinking about them. She had one regret, however, that she would never share with anyone else.
Starting A Family
Just a year after Matilda and Herman tied the knot, they discovered that she was unable to get pregnant. They had always wanted a family together, but it seemed like it just wasn’t in the cards for them.
When Matilda first heard the heartbreaking news, she was devastated. She wanted answers, but no one knew why she couldn’t conceive. The day she finally learned the truth, everything changed.
She Failed
In her younger years, Matilda would often see families with young children, and every time she did, she thought about the fact that she had failed as a wife. “What kind of woman can’t make her husband a father?” She would ask herself.
But years later, she would learn the truth. She had a tumor in her body. It was benign, but it was still terrifying. But she had no idea what this tumor truly was.
Growing Old
As time passed, Matilda felt the effects of her husband’s death in more ways than just being lonely. She was struggling to pay the bills, and she knew that soon, she would face health concerns that came with growing so old.
In recent months, she had gained a lot of weight, which she couldn’t explain. But things were about to get a lot weirder.
A New Struggle
As time passed, Matilda tried to pay extra attention to what she was eating. She had never struggled with her weight before. She couldn’t understand what was happening to her body.
But the more she tried to lose the weight, the more she gained. It didn’t make any sense. She had never been a fan of doctor’s offices, but she knew that it was time to have the problem checked out.
Just In Case
After explaining the situation to her doctor, he wanted to have X-rays taken. “Also, I want to take a look at that tumor you mentioned, just in case something is wrong,” The doctor told Matilda.
Matilda went for X-rays, but the results would turn her entire world upside down. Who could’ve seen this coming? It seemed like something out of a movie.
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