In Memory of keyweird

A friend posted this on my FB wall, it really hit home, The chemo is so hard & I've been so sick. But, I continue my fight & my brother is here to help. He is making the bed right now, & I don't have the nerve to tell him I'm feeling like poo, & probably going to lay back down for awhile before I go to radiation today!...
I hope this post touches someone as much as it touched me!

I once thought of you as an uninvited guest
But nay, that would be too gracious a title
For you are an intruder, arriving first to camp upon my doorstep...
Then forcing your way into my home, seeking to claim it as your own.
Though I know not your face, you are not a complete stranger...
For I had been forewarned of your reputation to cause harm
And though I watched vigilantly...
You have arrived without fanfare to seek and destroy.
Clothed in silken garments... woven with the threads of evil intentions...
You stand boldly before me, offering no reason nor promise to retreat
You hold out your hand, soiled by your work of destruction
And though I refuse mine...you seem not to notice nor care.
Shaken and with trembling voice I say, “Take heed!
For this house may be your shelter for a while...
But you shall never claim it as your home
And though no locks may keep you out...you are not welcome!
Feast at my table, if you must...but you shall not be served
Sleep in the corner you claim... but no blanket shall cover you
Flaunt your power to bring chaos upon my life...
But God’s power is greater yet!”
I know not what the battlefield holds, but of this truth I am assured...
Whether victory or defeat...you shall never wear the victor’s crown
For though defeat may not deter your will...
A hollow victory awaits those who plunder that which sustains them.
While I -- though praying for victory over cancer --
Will clasp the hand of the ONE who created for me an eternal home...
Where you shall never enter in --
And neither victory nor defeat shall ever separate me from my Lord.
Praise be to God!

I miss my SR friends! I'll see ya'll tonight at the meeting..

Anna

I'm sorry Keyweird that this is so hard for you. Rest when you want to and come here and tell us that you're feeling down if it helps. Prayers for you to get through this.

HeadLump

Thank you for posting, Key. I cannot imagine what you're going through, but please do know that I am thinking of you - as I'm sure everyone else here is, too

Skye2

You are dealing with everything SO wonderfully - you are a total inspiration on these boards.

All love to you!

hayley86

I am thinking about you key. Sending positive thoughts your way.

firstymer

I am sending prayers your way, keyweird.

ExWinoMom

God Bless you. May you heal and do great things, with the sun shining on your face. Xxxxx

longbeachone

I like that R...I've been thinking about you the last few days. I'm sorry that chemo is so gnarly...I wish I knew something that might help. I don't think you should hold anything back from your brother...he's there to help you.

I'm going to come to the meeting tonight...I always get the time wrong though. Is it at 7 your time? That would be 10 in CA right? I hope today goes okay....talk to you later.
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Dee74

Glad to hear from you KW

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Hevyn

You're in my prayers KW. I'm glad you felt up to posting in spite of everything you're going through.

wehav2day

All of us marchers are pulling for you every day. Love and hugs!!

MythOfSisyphus

Again, words fail Key! It's a terrible thing to have to face but I'm in awe of your courage.

gatorgirl67

Virtual hugs and prayers, KW!!!

soberclover

You are so amazing....stay strong!

Pondlady

Positive thoughts for strength and healing.

cascademn

Key, all our love. Keep fighting, hun, and check in when you can.
Yours,
Cas

SnoozyQ

KEY XX ya got me .

So beautiful , so articulate , so poignant.

So strong , with an underlying vulnerability . I loved it .

Sometimes we can say things through verse that comes straight from the heart , pierces another's and you did that in bucket loads xx thankyou for sharing that .