The day before Tram flap Surgery

As I am facing my last reconstruction surgery I am finding it an emotional roller coaster!  I was able to find some peace as I wrote this poem to share my feelings...

Cancer, I put you out of my every thought.

Cancer, I give you no more power over me!

Cancer, I say good bye to you with this surgery!

Cancer, I take only the good lessons with me.

You have taught me so much through the thought of my loss.

You taught me to love openly.

You have taught me to thank for all.

You have taught me to live like I have no more time.

You have taught me to take nothing for granted.

You have taught me I am strong

But vulnerable all at the same time.

I take with me all the angels in my life.

I take with me all the love I have been given.

I take with me all the care I have been shown. 

I take with me the power I have grown.

I take with me God’s love that held me up

When I wanted to fall.

I take with me every lesson I have learned.

I take with me the new, real me!

I move forward with strength!

I move forward with valor!

I move forward with the love of life!

I move forward to live!

I move forward to help others!