Being there for Anakin

We got some bad news tonight about Master Anakin's Mom. She has been rushed to the hospital and isn't doing very well. We found out in June (just after my Dad passed away) that she has terminal cancer. She's been going through chemo and it's been very difficult on her and also Anakin and his family. He's at the hospital right now and I wish I could be with him but I've got the kids in bed and need to try to maintain some kind of structure for them. We had a really nice evening up until the phone call. I got my hair cut really short and went shopping and then out for sushi with Master. We were relaxing when the phone call came in. I feel bad as I have had to cancel my plans for the weekend. I was going to Sin City and had plans to go with my friend, Shann. I had plans to meet several friends there and had been really looking forward to it. I also packed my bag today and was looking forward to it. I had had a wedding show that I was going to with a friend. I need to be there for Master right now though. Family comes first. He was there for me after my Dad passed away. I need to be there for him with him going through this with his mom. It's been a difficult journey for us this year. I am sure how much I will be online the next few days. I'm going to be helping Master Anakin and his family out as much as I can. Master is planning to take the day off work tomorrow so he can be there for his mom. I hope he knows that I am there for him and he can count on my support through all of this. It's a hard thing to lose a parent but especially when they have terminal cancer and you have to slowly watch them pass away right in front of your eyes. You get older and you start to lose people along the way. Grandparents, parents, friends, family members, pets...it's all a part of life but makes you really think about life and not taking it for granted. Things can change in a heartbeat... May the force be with you all!! ~padme amidala