Late winter months as news imparts
the gravity of this new start
dear God as we begin this fight
in restless days and feverish nights,
as poison flows through damaged veins
please not let this be in vain…
Smaller smiles through struggling days
of waiting for the nausea waves,
understanding strange regimes
jab jab as harsh it always seems,
as draw for tests to go ahead
when all he wants is his fresh clean bed.
Perpetual hours that make me sigh
impatience that since child has always been
and now this purgatory of hopeful scene,
as tedious the walks I make
through lengthy corridors and doors of pain,
please Lord! let there be a gain.
How good the compassionate nurses who
bring solace to my broken warrior,
a smile or a tender word all make a difference,
I notice a gentle hand on his shoulder,
in their relentless comforting care.
I also notice many sitting there,
with their dreams of better days…
My mind whirls as the precious cylindrical vial arrives with pomp and ceremony,
to scientists far away who have tried to bring
with knowledge gained, further days.
It is received with hope and joy
but will it work to overcome?
for this Man who waits expectantly with those oh! so trusting eyes.
A Poem about Chemotherapy February 2010– all rights reserved
26 February, 2010
To Fight Again - Thoughts by Susie Hemingway
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Dear Susie
I will keep your husband(and you) in my prayers.
Thank you for sharing your poem.
It made me sad but wonderfully expressed!
God be with the both of you!
Margie
Love & Prayers & Hope....
Thank you Margie for your kind comments - we do need all the prayers but so far everything is not too bad - although very early days in this regime. He really is stalwart and resolute, we need some good results at the end of this and most of all that he is able to continue on it. All best wishes to you x
Love and healing vibes to you both...
Thanks Jinksy - I'll take both. All best wishes to you x
I'm sending Reiki and intentions for a good outcome... hope you know that many who do not post are still out here praying with you...
Thank you dear Sunshine for your good wishes - I hope that all is well with you and dear Don too.
Sandy Dear, I hope all is well with you, I am sure the Reiki is helping. Hamada is not too bad, although a busy tiring time with the many trips to Hospital,so just taking it one day at a time, some disturbed nights so when H sleeps so do I. Thank you for your good wishes and for the good vibes and positive thoughts of Reiki.
Bless you x
I've joined Sandy with the power of Reiki, I look at yours and Hamada's picture and let the power of the universe flow through me toward you. The same energy led me to your world, your words have healed me on many occasions, and this particular poem made me aware of how a small gesture of kindness directed toward one of my patients will not only ease their pain, but comfort their loved ones as well. Thank you Susie for reminding me. I sometimes forget that with every person I treat comes many more needing some sign that other people truly care.
@ Michael, All is good and positive at the present time. I thank you for your power of thought directed towards us. This energy I am sure is working. We hope that Hamada can continue with this Chemo and addtional powerful drugs as long as possible and time will tell that story.
I feel he will do well because of all the good wishes received on these pages from such good and caring people who take time from their busy days to enter them here.
Thank you so much.
Your poem has taken me beyond words. It is as lovely as it is sad, but you have hope still, it tells me. I can only wish you both every blessing.
Thank you so much Dave a comment from the Master is always a thrill to receive.
Dear Auntie Susie,
Your words continue to astound me - they paint such a vivid picture but there is hope. He is our 'superman'.
Lots of love and positive thoughts to you and the 'Haji'.
Ellie.x
Susie, your words sum up exactly what I see and feel when I'm with you both, watching you waiting patiently for the drug which, we hope and pray, promises more precious time. If I could give you anything it would be even more strength to continue the fight. Jenny x
Susie,
What a wonderful poem about such a nasty drug...albeit very valuable.
I have a couple of people in my life who are just beginning the fight and I'll share your words and website with them.
God watch and keep you and Hamada!
www.theprovidencefireman.blogspot.com
Susie,
I will continue to pray and think positive thoughts for the work you're both doing. And - I know I've said this, but both you and Hamada are incredibly courageous people. Both Martha and I have you in our hearts.
Thank you for the kind words you sent me on the birth of my first grand-child. She is beautiful. And she has a pair of lungs that are unmatched...
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