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Mom was always so energetic and vibrant always practical how her time was spent her house so orderly and well kept tenants in her cottage paying her rent, Then like on her mailbox a red flag went up feeling tired she made doctor appointment to discuss why suddenly she felt tired and fatigued her symptoms full of mystery and intrigue, Blood was drawn and anemia was thought the cause but then the doctors saw in her blood something more abnormal white blood blast cells in her bone marrow knowing now she's on the front line of a cancer battle, Congestive heart failure thrown in the mix a prognosis that is not easy to fix month of May already twice in the hospital Mom is a trooper but at times overwhelmed by it all, Will try another round of chemo in June God willing her system will kill those blast cells soon then she will have at least two more years left still mysterious how in Mom's bone marrow MDS crept, Despite her health issues my Moms got a glow although at times it wears her down I know trying to take it all in stride she smiles in the know her life a delicate balance in the here and now. 5-30-17

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Alfred Berggren

Date: 6/25/2017 9:52:00 AM

What a wonderful mother you have to have such great attitude in her battle.

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 6/25/2017 8:32:00 PM

Thank you so much for very kind comment and visit Alfred; my Mom decided not to forgo anymore chemo because she ended up in the hospital twice after only one round of it; her prognosis for life is a lot shorter as per her doctor...

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/9/2017 12:28:00 PM

Very happy and sad poem, Cheryl. It made me feel joyous, because you expressed your mom's spirit so well. It made me feel sad, because of her ailing health. Ty for sharing such a tender and trying time in your life. My prayers are for her, you and your whole family. Beautiful poem. Love always.

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 6/9/2017 6:54:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Freddie; I really appreciate your prayers for my Mom & family my friend! Peace & love Che :)

Eve Roper

Date: 5/31/2017 5:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Cheryl ~*

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 5/31/2017 7:34:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Eve!~Che :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/30/2017 3:39:00 PM

Cheryl, this is a very moving poem, describing the worry--and hope--that so many go through! Congrats on your win. That "glow" she has is essential! Janice

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 5/30/2017 9:30:00 PM

Thank you so much for very kind comment and visit Janice; btw my Moms always had a beautiful glow about her which is essential to her not giving up~Che :)

Mike Hauser

Date: 5/30/2017 2:09:00 PM

Praying! Lovely write by the way!

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 5/30/2017 8:52:00 PM

Thanks so much Mike; you are very kind to keep praying for my Mom; thank you my friend!~Che :)