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BEFORE MASTECTOMY

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The part of me that I had hoped would nourish babies never did.
Now, diseased, malignant, that symbol of womanhood threatens me.
It has become my foe and must be done away.
I cannot help the times that tears come unbidden
As I think of what might have been but never was.
Now I know that without this traitorous part of me I can live.
I pray to God for health and life and time
To love the wonderful man who has been and is steadfast by my side,
And the beautiful step-daughter, child of my heart, who calls me "Mom,"
To know better her husband whom God spared despite the intent of

violent people,
To share the joys of family,
To love the three wee ones who call me "Grandma."
I ask my Father in Heaven for more time
To spend with brothers and sisters given to me through marriage,
To share in the growing-up years of my precious nieces and nephews,
To enjoy treasured moments spent with good friends,
To worship and fellowship with my Christian forever family.
There is so much of life that I wish to savor.
I humbly ask my Lord to touch me with His favor
And give the healing touch that I need.
He has given me the prayers of family and friends to lift me up as I press on

In this most vital fight.
"The battle is the Lord's," and He will bear me through.
I trust Him for life.
He is my Light, my Hope, my Healer.

by: Diane F. Thompson
June 20, 1998
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