Quote of the Day

June 10, 2012

Because of You

It started as just another day for me 
Nothing special, significant, or grand 
One more visit to the doctors office 
For these lungs that can't meet their demand 

Greeted with a smile and a warm heart 
Tina's kindness was comforting and genuine 
As she performed the test on my lungs 
She reminded me it's time for a mammogram again 

I told her I really hate that painful squeezing 
And I didn't have the time anyway 
What if I made it easy for you 
And could get you in right away? 

I said I would give it some thought
Her persistence was gentle but persuading 
She walked me over to mammography 
Leaving absolutely no chance of me evading 

A suspicious area is what they said 
A biopsy would soon follow 
I found my way back to Tina 
Tears made it so hard to swallow 

Another visit to the oncologist 
We caught it just in time 
A lumpectomy and no need for chemo 
I was going to be just fine 

The excitement filled my heart with joy 
Someone special I needed to find 
She was the one who saved my life 
Who gave me this peace of mind 

No "What If's" for me to worry about 
All because of Tina's gentle shove 
Everyone was kind and caring 
I felt so well taken care of 

Thank you to all my partners in health 
I know these words will never do 
But my gratitude is deep and overflowing 
I will live because of you