Regina Mcintosh Poet Couplet

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Written on March 8, 2026

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Joy in the Morning

He has changed – this illness has wrecked his life
While I don’t know just how he feels, I am his wife

And I can see the devastation of cancer’s pen
Writing sorrow over my heart, over and over again

He has changed – the story is one we all know
While I can’t explain it, the fear I feel must show

And the tears come soft, against a heart who fears
With anxiety, yearning, praying cancer’s fog clears

He has changed – oh, Jesus please heal his brain
While I’m living on this earth, I’ll try to ease his pain

And I know, without a doubt, our love will ever be
A part of our soul’s story – a joy that’s living in me

He has changed – there are times when I can’t say
Just how much I love this man for whom I pray

And the light sometimes goes dim in the eyes I love
But I know my Jesus sees us from heaven above

He has changed – but our Jesus is still the same
Pouring out His grace on those for whom He came

And I know, even when my mind is not so sure
Jesus will provide, a promise hope will endure

He has changed – but there is one thing that remains
In my heart I know, Jesus can even heal our brains

And I know that cancer might be a painful diagnosis
But the doctors can’t really prove the final prognosis

He has changed – but our faith tells us to believe
There is assurance that our Jesus will never leave

And I know, even though my spirit cries out
With Jesus, we’ll make it through without a doubt

He has changed – but God knows I love him more
He has my heart and I think he’s more precious than before

And I know, when this cancer turns and he is healed
There will be a joy inside us that can’t possibly be concealed

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Beryl Edmonds March 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM I will pray for you and your husband Regina, I know what it’s like to live with illness, my husband suffers too. Blessings sent to both of you… Beryl

Jan Allison March 8, 2026 at 3:54 PM Aww Regina, cancer is such a scourge on so many lives either directly or directly. So sorry your husband has been stricken with this cruel disease but never give up hope and I know your faith is strong. I started writing when my husband was actually in cancer surgery in 2013 and despite the fact it keeps coming back, I am so lucky that it hasn't changed him but it has changed our lives for the better as you appreciate every day. hugs Jan xx Regina Mcintosh March 9, 2026 at 4:31 AM Morris' is brain cancer, which is why he's changed. If it was some other kind it wouldn't have effected his personality as much. He gets confused sometimes and isn't able to find his words as much. He's my sweetheart though and I'm praying and seeking God that he will get well.