Battling Breast Cancer
BATTLING BREAST CANCER
It all began one Summer day
As a numbness in my breast
At first I thought, it'll go away
My bra is too tight I guess
That evening in the shower
While getting ready for bed
I felt it was my darkest hour
A time that all women dread
The self exam to ease my mind
Caused my heart to suddenly jump
What I had feared that I might find
Was there in a tiny lump
I cried myself to sleep that night
Sleep was fitful at its best
My thoughts were filled with fright
I really got no rest
When morning came, I made the call
The nurse was very kind
She said she didn't mind at all
To give the first appointment she could find
The doctor was sympathetic
His compassion clearly showed
I really was feeling pathetic
I was bearing a heavy load
I was told I had the big C
The fear that I had known
Welled up from deep inside me
I felt so all alone
Through many months of testing
I prayed that he would find
That the mass was not malignant
Lord, please let it be benign
The answer to my prayer came true
The lump was finally gone
I pray this never happens to you
Such fear I've never known
The Great Physician heard my prayer
He can do the same for you
Cast on Him your every care
And He will see you through
Curtis Moorman
21 October 2013
Dedicated to my friend, Paula H.
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