@tiffdavidson Welcome to Connect, and I see you have already gotten lots of information, support and advice here, from @loribmt and @rosemarya!
Definitely write out questions now. Write your own, have your mom and stepdad write theirs. some may be repeats, some may be new. If possible, sit down as a trio and review those questions together, to avoid duplication and consolidate as you can. If the medical team will allow you and your stepdad to be present during consultations, do it! The more ears and eyes the better. There will many new terms and words heard, and information given that leads to more questions. Ask to repeat something, ask for spelling, if needed. As they say "knowledge is power", and Mayo is happy to see patients be involved with their own care.
Be sure each person has their own space to retreat to, to relax think upon things, and "zone out" as needed. The whole experience can be overwhelming. Let your folks know how honored you are to be along on the journey, and how you plan to "be there" as much as they let you. The bond will grow tighter.
Ginger
@gingerw I love what you said to be there as much as they will let me. I talked to my mom this morning and she said "well I don't think you need to come" " I would hate for you to waste your time and money". So I told her to decide what she wants and thats what I will do. But it was a little bit of a strained conversation. I know she is trying to figure it out as well and I think I overwhelmed her. I have had time to process and dig in and she hasn't done that yet.