Comment from The Mom/DarleneThomson

Excellent

I will add my prayers if that is okay. October's challenge was hard on many of us because it either affected us directly or a loved one. You wrote a lovely poem about your sister's journey. I hope each year we can see another step that Sue is making great progress until she is cancer free. My mum is a breast cancer survivor also. Thank you for sharing. Bravo. Sending prayers for Sue.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2015

Hi Darlene Thanks you very much for your lovely words on my sister Sue's journey and yes it is a tough thing to go through but Sue is doing well so far and looking forward to having her reconstruction surgery in November. My prayers are for everyone going through this or any type of cancer so glad to hear your Mum is well also. ( My Mum is also having Chemo now for Chronic lymphatic leukaemia and she is 80 so not fair but doing Ok we are supporting Mum all the way. ) I hope no more for anyone so Sisters in arms we must stick together with positive thoughts Cheers Christine😀

Comment from OLA THOMAS

Excellent

That was really an agonised long journey of pain but resilient moved her ahead. Happy that is in a very safe condition now. Afflictions will not rise again in Jesus name. Thanks for sharing.

ola thomas

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2015

Thank you Ola for those kind words and your positive thoughts. I really appreciate your rime to read this and for your feedback. It was a hard road for Sue but she is stronger and healthy now lets keep her this way. I am glad to be able to share this with you Cheers Christine😃

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

On some fronts we are winning the battle with big C. Breast Cancer has received a big step forward, recently. This is very well written with very good imagery.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2015

Thank you very much c lucas, for having a read and reviewing my poem. Yes I think treatmemts for cancer are getting better all the time and also appreciate you saying this was well written I am glad you think so With Cheers to you for your support Christine😃

reply by c_lucas on 06-Oct-2015

You're welcome Christine. Charlie

Comment from MelB

Excellent

A well written poem and so nice that your sister has you to support her and comfort her during such an awful time. I wish this awful disease didn't exist or any kind of cancer. I'm pleased to here she is healthy now.

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2015

Thanks you so much MelB for reading and reviewing my poem for my sister. yes it is an awful disease and can strike anyone. Sue is healthy now and looking forward to the future lets hope she stays well. A big road for everyone to travel but we give our love to our loved ones. With Cheers Christine😃

reply by MelB on 05-Oct-2015

You're welcome. Glad she is doing well.

Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)

Excellent

This is a sad, moving, inspiring, fearful and triumphant poem.
You did an awesome job with a huge and dark subject. Well done, and prayers for Sue's continued health!

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2015

Thank you so much Sam for your great review and comments. Sometimes a lovely cpositive comments makes it all worth writing and it is a dark subject but Sue is doing well so far . A big Cheer to you for reading my poem Christine😃

Comment from Benjamin Valencia

Excellent

Hi Chrissy, What a heart-felt moment of sharing your pain with you..I have no idea on how this would feel, but I could feel the words of your story hitting me like someone hitting me from behind a curtain. Your author notes were also very moving; the commentary behind the story poem was like watching a movie again, but with you helping to fill in the blanks..Very effective read...My condolences.

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2015

Hi Benjamin ,Thank you very much for you lovely review and heartfelt comments for Sue's Journey. this poem is very reflective for me and it covers exactly what happened a real shock for us all but thankfully everything is good at the moment. I have had quite a few friends die from cancer over the past few years and I feel sometimes as if we are all walking on hot coals to try to avoid it. My Mum is presently going through Chemo for CLL so I am back on the trail with her but Mum is coping pretty well at 80 ( not fair) Appreciate you support Cheers Christine😃

Comment from dmt1967

Excellent

I am so glad your sister is in remission. Cancer is a terrible illness. I have seen grown men shrivel into nothingness as the Cancer eats their body. This is a well-written poem and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2015

Thank you dmt1967 for reading my poem and your review much appreciated. Yes I have also seen two of our closest male friends shrivel into nothingness from CA and both in their early 50,s , and have quite a few other friends with it also . My friends husband and their 32 year old son are both struggling so it is a horrible disease. Sue is doing well so far and we are praying for her to stay so. Glad you thought my poem was well written. I will show Sue this today. Cheers Christine😃

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Exceptional

Hi Christine - you have written an excellent poem about a very difficult subject - especially as it is about someone near and dear to you - your sister. You tell the story well in very good aabb rhyme throughout. I am glad she has been lucky and recovered from this awful big C. I wish her well and thank you for posting this story. Thank you also for the detailed author notes. Warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2015

Oh Wow Dorothy ,Thank you so much for your 6 star review for my poem I am so pleased you think so highly of my poem. I had some difficult moments ( a bit teary at times writing this, as it brought back much emotion for me, but I am so pleased for your lovely comments. I like the aabb type rhythm so I try hard to make it sound right. so with much appreciation Cheers Christine 😃😃

Comment from lightink

Excellent

What a brave journey! She sounds like a fantastically strong women! Your poem is well written, had a good flow and it's very inspirational! It's great to hear stories within this challenge that have a positive outcome! I am sending good thoughts to your sister.

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2015

Thank you so much lightink for reading my poem and giving me feedback, I am glad you like it and thought it written well. and yes Sue is very inspirational and I think she discovered things about herself along the way. Cheers for your good thoughts too . Best to you Cheers Christine😃

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

This sounds like what my mum had because it was masked by the nipple
And misdiagnosed..I am so sorry. What are you doing to prevent it yourself? Take modified citrus pectin.. AvoId bread sweets ...eat clean
And hug her for me
God bless

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2015

Hi kiwijenny. Thanks so much for reading my poem and yes Sue's tumour was nearly missed also but luckily on 2 nd review it was discovered so thankfully al is Ok at the moments. I will pass on the hug and send one in return Cheers Christine😃