A BURST OF REALITY

Today, a burst of reality washed over me as scheduling called to set up a series of pre-op appointments:

Blood test on Friday

COVID test on Sunday

Memorial Day on Monday

Surgery on Tuesday

Chemo is still up in the air, where

I’d like to let it be, not having

A clue as to what it will do to me

We just returned home from

 A session of PT, which

I enjoy, and if you ask why

I’d reply—

My therapist proves quite personable

And my engagement with

Physical activity feels

Proactive in that

I hope to approach this

Current stage of

My health feeling as well as

Can be expected of

A person who remains

Determined to enjoy

Each day as it comes for

As long as I can hitch

My spirit to whatever

Blessing comes my way as

I remind myself to

Live—day by day

So—Today’s burst of reality

May have spun

My peaceful sense of calm

Out of control for

A moment until

My anxiety was voiced to

Will while

Sitting on his lap

Arms around his neck

Listening to him reply:

“Annie, we’re not making

Any assumptions

We’re taking

One day at a time, so

Other than anxiety

Is your day going well?”

“Yes.  And I’m reading a page turner

So thank you, Will, for reminding me

To toss apprehension to the way side in

Favor of being aware of

My appreciation for

Yet another—very good day … “

🙋🏻‍♀️Annie