Today She Smiled

by HiddenFromView   Aug 25, 2011


Today she smiled. It was small but it was genuine. As I watch her struggle with the coming of each new effect caused by her treatment I am reminded of how strong she truly is. Her strength is slowly getting harder to come by and it seams some days that no amount of rest will ever be enough. When she gets up to go the restroom I smile because I know she's still refusing to give up. She sits up in bed to eat or drink and my heart feels lighter because I know she's choosing to fight back no matter how she's feeling. She gets rested a bit and wanders to the front room just to see me and regain some of the Independence she has had to give up because of her illness. She is still in pretty good shape just tired a lot and resting often. Its ok. She is very strong as a person and will not be beaten by this cancer that has touched her life. But still I needed to see it for my own peace of mind. I took her pets in to see her and held them so she could pet them....and today....She Smiled.

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  • 12 years ago

    by karl fisher

    WOW trully inspirational

  • 12 years ago

    by BlueJay

    Wow this is so strong. The emotion is fully present. The truth is in the words that were so perfectly chosen. It's hard to believe when people are in such shape that they can be so strong, but I guess that's life's way of giving back after all the other horrible things that happen. This is extremely vivid and it has so much story in it. Okay, I'll stop blabbing, great job.

  • 12 years ago

    by Cinnamonspice

    I guess I'm just a big baby cause I cried while reading this. I could picture the smile the struggle and the pain of watching her go through it.
    My heart breaks for you both if this is true.
    And as far as the poem goes, awesome, it's vivid , descriptive and emotional. Well done very well done

    Connie

  • 12 years ago

    by Lost Innocence

    Yeah....im glad she is better:D

  • 12 years ago

    by HiddenFromView

    Yes....its true....written during my wifes battle with cancer.