It has been 5 years since my MIL's mastectomy so we thought her breast cancer was far behind us and we were in the clear.  We were wrong.  Three days ago, we found out her cancer is back and in the form of lung cancer.  She has fluid in both of her lungs and one lung is larger than the other.  She is to return to her doctor on Friday for more tests and so we can look at the options we have for therapy.  We are devastated to say the least.  We were already planning for a 2 week vacation in July so we can visit with her and the rest of the family so now we are debating on my husband staying with the smaller children after the 2 weeks are over and helping take care of his mother.  That would give him and the 3 smaller children an opportunity to spend an entire year with her since we do not know how long she will be with us.  I am torn because I have never been away from him or the children longer than two weeks (and that was for visits with her) but I am also wanting them to stay because I love her so much and want my children to have a few memories with her.  I have been crying and praying everyday.  This is a very difficult decision.  I think I am going to let them stay.  Thoughts??