At peace over what will be
but please fight
Do it!
Willingly
Oh, Hero of mine
First man I ever loved
You’ve got to try
You’d be the first to tell me why
Nothing’s easy in this life
Not even chemotherapy, it seems
You once told me some things aren’t worth the fight
This is not one of them, not this night
Cancer isn’t going to rein
Not this family, never again
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Keep strong Audrey. Love to you and yours ❤
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Thank you so much, Heather. Your support means a lot!! Thanks for all the reading you’ve done today. Wow! You must be exhausted. 😉 xxx
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It was about time I caught up with your blog! I still have a ways to go but I am getting there! ❤
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No pressure, Sister 🙂
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Beautiful Audrey, your father and your entire family are in my prayers…hugs and blessings!.
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Thank you, Wendell. My father’s accepting treatment and doing very well, so far. Your prayers are welcomed and greatly appreciated. You are a blessing to me.
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This is simply awesome Audrey ~ powerful and full of a love for life, and love for love.
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My favorite Philosopher, you know how you make me smile with your sweet words… Yes, just trying to encourage that brave father of mine. Glad you see the beauty in this poem. ♡
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❤ you, Audrey. Hang in there, friend.
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Thank you, my sweet friend. He’s doing fantastic now. 🙂 First month of chemo is done…5 to go.
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Amen Audrey. I’ll shoot up a prayer for your dad, you and your family and you head into this battle.
Hope you are doing alright.
🙂
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Thank you, Staci!! Day two has gone well, thank goodness. Dad’s going to do fine. I appreciate your support so very much.
I’m okay. Just wishing I lived closer right now, more than ever, but it is what it is, right? Have a great day, my friend. ♡
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I’m sure it must be really hard. To not be there with him and your siblings. I’ll keep praying for you guys.
:-)<3
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It is hard. I will take those prayers, Staci. Thank you. I appreciate your support. ♡
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I very much hope your dad feels better through this chemo treatment. Like what others have written in the comments, I have my fingers crossed for him. From what you’ve written about your dad, he sounds like a really strong guy. And he’s got you sending powerful support to him — along with your WP followers also sending positive energy.
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Thank you, Gus. I appreciate your support. Yes, he’s an old cowboy, so strong and subdued is his mantra. I hope he feels my support. Sounds like he does when I talk to him over the phone.
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In your corner for the fight over here in Syracuse, Red. Come on, Pops, put up your dukes and pop it in the chops!
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Thank you, Chum. I love the support I’m feeling from Syracuse! Thanks for that giggle this morning.
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Stay strong. Good luck.
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Thanks, Dan. I’m an ox. 🙂
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Oh dear, Audith. Keep him fighting! And I’ll be praying.
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Should be fine, they say the first round is a bit rough, Duketh. Just sitting by the phone checking in on them and waiting. I hoped a quick poem would energize him. Thanks for checking and for the prayers… xxx
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It probably will. And I’m keeping a wicked eye out, too.
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Yeah. You always have your wicked eyes out, Duketh.
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Yeah!
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*laughs*
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Well said, Aud, never give in to it.
Hope he’s okay.
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He’s reacting negatively to the chemo, and I’m wishing I was there to hold his hand. First treatment over the next three days. Waiting to hear if his reaction is improving. Thanks for checking, Sleepy.
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Got my fingers and everything else crossed for you.
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Thank you, my dear. I shall just sit here and cross mine, as well.
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🙂
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Your dad? I hope all is well..
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First round of chemo started today and goes through Wednesday, Rajiv. Not going so well and wishing I was there to hold his hand and offer encouragement. A poem will have to do…thanks for checking. xx
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Powerful poem. Hope things improve soon and he keeps fighting.
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Thank you, Charles. Chemo started today and it isn’t going well, but overall he should be fine. Just wishing I was there with him.
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I think the first time is always rough. My mom had breast cancer and her first trip to chemo wiped her out pretty badly.
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Yea, that’s the idea I’m getting, Charles. I’m relieved to hear it, but hate that for them. Sorry to hear about your mom…
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That was years ago and she beat it. I think she has another year or two before it’s declared gone gone. They keep checking for it to return over 5 years.
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I’m glad to hear it! My mom, too. Colon for her…life’s a ball of fun.
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