We just found out on January 22nd that my 24 year old son back home in South Dakota has has a very aggressive and terminal cancer in his lungs, liver, pelvis and abdomen. I live in Michigan and need to take time off of work to go home and be with him. My car won't make the 1600 mile round trip, so I would need to fly and I don't have the vacation time saved up as I've only been with this company for 6 months. I am having a difficult time with asking for assistance as I am very independent but I don't know what else I can do, I never dreamed that I would be so heartbroken, I never imagined that I could possibly lose a child, it's definitely something no parent should have to endure. But to be there with him isn't only a desire but a necessity. In times of sadness it's hard to remain strong and I ask for strength and prayers through this journey.