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Be Grateful You Can Eat

Mother had throat cancer Couldn't eat solid food Liquid diet ever hungry Put pipe in stomach. Say thanks while eating

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/18/2021 10:51:00 AM

that is so sad. Sorry for your mom. Yes, I am so thankful for eating. Despite my mouth nueropathy, at least my tongue was not affected. Congrats on your win here.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 1/19/2021 9:39:00 AM

It seems so stupid when we crib over small things. If we are getting 2square meals in a day we have no right to cry. Thanks for Congratulations and congrat to you too. Enjoy your day friend.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/16/2021 8:33:00 PM

This hits me like a ton of bricks, Rama. Almost exactly the same thing happened to my mother near her end. It was a heart-rending. Congrats on your placement in Line's contest, too. ~ gw

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 1/16/2021 10:52:00 PM

When I crib and cry over small things, I feel ashamed of myself. Look at those who are worse than us and thank God for everything. Life is meant to be enjoyed every moment. Thanks for Congratulations and congrats on your top win. Well penned. Take care

Jan Allison

Date: 1/16/2021 3:02:00 PM

I guess we should be thankful for small mercies.. i have a huge lump in my throat reading this.. i started writing when my husband had cancer surgery. congrats on your win i found this poem so moving. hugs Jan xx

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 1/16/2021 10:49:00 PM

You are right Jan. Enjoy every moment of life with your husband. My mother died when I was 10. Good for her, not for family. This short life is meant to be enjoyed not wasted cribbing. Thanks for congratulations and same to you too. Take care love and Hugs :+)