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An Illness In the Family

There is an illiness in the family My sister has a health problem She went to see the doctor He sent her for some tests The doctor said it was stones He said "we all get stone in the jaw" "Nothing to worry about For awhile she forgot about it Soon more symptons found This followed by more tests At the hospital more tests Followed by others in Toronto All the tests must be done Waiting was so difficult to do Wondering about the outcome So june passed, July passed August came went for results The three of went to hear It was not easy to listen to Doctor just spoke the words No one wanted to hear :It is lung cancer" For surgery to be done Will be September 19th For her surgery to be done Doctor said -"It was caught in time

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Johnson Vdev

Date: 11/20/2019 8:46:00 PM

It's sad news ... Poem made us to travel thru lots of agony ....the illness that comes in a family torments all.... Thanks for sharing

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/21/2019 7:55:00 AM

Hello Johnson Vdey, yes it is not just the person that suffers it is the whole family as well. My sister had lung surgery done in September She is stronger now. Getting stronger every day. Your welcome. Have a nice day my friend

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/30/2019 3:18:00 AM

Hi Darlene! Omg, I also will pray for you, your sister and family. I noticed one of the commentors blaming the doctors for not finding it sooner. My goodness. We do not see our MD's daily. That was a vicious remark. Blame will not cure her. Prayers and a positive attitude on her part go a long way. I do understand you crying. You need support not cracks about doctors. It's up to us to keep well. You, take care of you! She also has to find inner strength.Panagiota

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2019 8:27:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, Thank you for your prayers, I pray to every night. For strength for both my brother-in-law and I.Our MD only let us speak about one thing only, We have to make an appointment for the others. I can just scream. I am positive strong.Cry at night only. Have a nice day my friend.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/27/2019 3:25:00 PM

Cancer is a serious problem, I've lost a few family members to it. Glad they got it in time; blessings and well penned.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/28/2019 8:04:00 AM

Hello M.L. Kiser,yes Cancer is a problem. There should be a cure for it. Thank you M.L. we are also glad it was caught on time.My broter-in-law and I have a positive out look. Thank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 8/26/2019 9:01:00 PM

I pray for you and your sister! God bless you and yours.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/27/2019 8:18:00 AM

Hello Timothy McGuire,thank you for the prayers for my sister and I. I appreciate it. Thank you. Have a nice day my friend.

Jack Horne

Date: 8/26/2019 1:55:00 PM

heartfelt poem on a very trying time for you all - I hope & pray all goes well x

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2019 5:23:00 PM

Hello Jack Horne,oh, thank you Jack,I do pray every night. My brother-in-law and I hope that all goes well. We have to be the strong ones.When the other family members fall apart. Thank you.I do think that a prayer will help. Have a nice day my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/26/2019 1:48:00 PM

- This was sad to read, Darlene - Serious illness of someone we love is demanding, both emotionally, socially and practically - All feelings are allowed and no emotion is wrong - Be strong together ...warm thoughts to you, your sister and family - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Xuefeng Pan

Date: 8/26/2019 7:01:00 AM

Good luck to your sister...best wishes to her...

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2019 7:24:00 AM

Hello Xuefend Pan, thank you so much. My brother-in-law and i are positive in our thoughts. We are the ones that must be strong for the other family members. Thank you my friend. have a nice day.

David Scott

Date: 8/25/2019 3:48:00 AM

Am sorry to hear not very nice two years ago i had swollen lymph node thank god after all tests biopsy ect was not cancer i hope your family member gets better thank you for kind words on my write xx davidscott

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2019 7:12:00 AM

Hello David Scott,I am pleased to hear that you turned out to be alright. The operation was changed to the 19th of Sept. it feels like a long wait. My brother-in-law nd i hoe she can get through this ordeal. Thank you.I like your poetry. Have a nice day my friend.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/25/2019 3:10:00 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that Darlene,you have to be strong for them. I hope she gets well. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2019 7:15:00 AM

Hello Tom,My brother-in-law and I are very positive for a good out come.Her daughters and grandchildren are upset. So my brother-in-law and i must be positive and strongthrough this illness. have a nice day my friend.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/24/2019 3:07:00 PM

My thoughts are with you my friend, so glad you are writing about your sister, I found getting my thoughts on paper so catharctic, you are in my thoughts I know you will be a tower of strenght for her family:-) sending healing thoughts:-) hugs Jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2019 7:26:00 AM

Hello Jan, Jan it is good to write about this illness. I will be doing more of it as it happens. My brother-in-law and i have to be strong in this situation and positive to. Thank you for the healing thoughts. More of this illness later on. have a nice day my friend.

Silent One

Date: 8/24/2019 2:51:00 PM

I'm so sorry to hear... An evil disease... Wish your sister all the best..

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2019 7:35:00 AM

Hello Silent One,yes this is an evil disease for sure.It was a shock to hear this news. Waiting is hard for the due date of surgery to happen. My brother in-law and i must be strong and positive while other family members fall apart. It is not easy to be strong. Have a nice day my friend.

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/24/2019 2:41:00 PM

Darlene, I am sorry to hear the news about your sister. I hope that everything will be ok. My thoughts are with you :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2019 7:41:00 AM

Hello Heidi,the doctor said that he will be able to operate. it was caught early. This is good news.Yet other family members are falling apart, my brother in-law and i must be strong. have a nice day my friend.