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My Baby Sister has Leukemia
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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I just recieved the news-my sister is my life line--the wind beneath my wings etc...


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The news declares a wreck on I-15


A three-alarm fire and impending storm


An Amber Alert shows a missing child


And my baby sister has leukemia


 


My daughter wants help with training a horse


My granddaughter needs a bedtime story


And hugs and kisses and tucked into bed


And my baby sister has leukemia


 


There are bills to pay and chores to do


I move as fast as I can but still I can’t keep up


So many hats I must wear to make life work


And my baby sister has leukemia


 


So…the pace of life screeches to a halt


Soon, however, heartbreak fuels action


I lay myself down for a bone tissue test


And my baby sister has leukemia


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Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on July 8, 2007
sad news indeed, prayers for you all

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on June 11, 2007
My heart goes out to you Karen, so sorry to hear of this news. All one can do is to stay strong in the Lord, led him lead..You are very brave writing of this at this time, but it's best to get it out!
Ty for sharing, your sis and you are on my prayers list.
Hugs to you
Ch'erie xxxx

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on June 10, 2007
Sometimes we wonder how we'll ever get through it all.. So much happens and it seems to go on and on.I pray the born marrow test was compatable and you can help her , or perhaps some otherfamilt member can Hang in there. God will help !...M

Reviewed on June 7, 2007
OMG! :(
I am crushed!
Karen~ I am so sorry to hear this!!!
Hang IN!
I'm also praying, strongly and daily!
I will light a candle tonight, when I get home from work!
My heart and mind will be with her and you/etc. TODaY~!
as I am driving my bus, Don't worry, I will stay focused, but I care!
CAn I say, your poem was a sweet gem, you wrote with an instant flowwwww, of what you are feeling! I don't know what else to say!
God Bless!
God Speed!
STay POsitive!
Warmest Blessings! Love, Warrior SheeeOOX
BE SAFE!
YOU're in my heart - she is too, how old is she and her name???PLEASE!

Reviewed by Randall Barfield
Reviewed on June 5, 2007
touching, creative way to put it above. i agree with Mitzi, love and love and love. may you both get more strength from the Light.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on June 1, 2007
I am at a loss for words, Karen. I can only give you my empathy in spirit and I do so. Love, peace, and healing,

Regis

Reviewed by Theresa Koch
Reviewed on May 31, 2007
This tugs at my heart strings you are in my prayers~`*

Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle
Reviewed on May 30, 2007
Karen, this is a heart-wrenching, but as a former teacher once told me, writing is the world's best therapy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Best wishes,
Jill

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on May 30, 2007
Such a touching write my friend, I am so sorry that this terrible disease has invaded your sister and family. My heart goes out to you as does prayers! Your write is very powerful, yet full of warmth and heartfelt poetic words. Our prayers are with you!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on May 29, 2007
I am so, so sorry for this earth-shattering news, Karen. You have expressed that numbing shock and yet immovable rock suddenly landed into the middle of our already complex lives oh so well. This is a gripping and compelling write, as well as nerve-jangling. I do pray that she progresses well through the treatment but I have to agree, it is the mere mention of the words that spell malignancy that strike to the very marrow. That aside, those in the situation realise that this is another area of life and living to participate in and new awarenesses creep in and survival tactics take over. I have to say it was a most humbling experience to have had my own episode of breast cancer last year - potentially a very severe form, had it been left unchecked - and to be a part of a new strata of society whose bravery and fortitude - and NORMALITY - rocked me in my socks. May strength, grace and healing go with you and before you. The power in the repetition of "Baby Sister" really makes an impact. Bless you both. Kate xx

Reviewed on May 29, 2007
(((((HUGS))))), love and prayer: a powerful, heartbreaking write. Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(

Reviewed by Jibril Mohamed
Reviewed on May 28, 2007
This is a sad write. Your baby sister did nothing wrong to get leukemia, neither did you do any thing to undergo through this pain. I am sory for your sister. God can make her healthy again. I hope a miracle for her. Please stay strong.
Thank you for sharing this painful expression with us. We are here for you. Reliable friends forever.

Abdullahi

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on May 28, 2007
Karen, my heart goes out to your sister--and to you for the pain in your heart. It's so hard to keep going sometimes, and it seems everybody depends upon you when all you want to do is turn your life over into another's strong arms. Yet, the needs of others on your time and for your attention keep you going, even if it only feels like you're merely putting one foot ahead of the other in a continual struggle to keep up the pace.

Do all you can, my friend, and put the rest in God's hands. May God keep you strong for those you love and who love you in turn.
Blessings,
Jeanette

Reviewed by Laura Mayer (Reader)
Reviewed on May 27, 2007
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your sister during this difficult time.
Hugs, Laura

Reviewed by Todd-Michael St. Pierre (Reader)
Reviewed on May 27, 2007
Add me to the list of those who are saying prayers for your sister &
your family!


Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on May 27, 2007
hugs and courage! as your bio says "You don't throw a whole life away just because it's banged-up a little. ~Seabiscuit"



Reviewed on May 27, 2007
wish this was fictional my dear poetess, hang in there and pray, hugs

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on May 27, 2007
oh so sorry to hear there is and will hopefully be light
love deep and hard and laugh together til you both cry
love and love and love
my prayers goes out to you both

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 27, 2007
So very sorry to hear this news, Karen, and I hope and pray all goes well for both of you.

Reviewed by Angel God is Love
Reviewed on May 26, 2007
Karen my prayers a with your sister Sending Prayers to you and family too. Please keep us updated.
Sending hugs and love your way.
Angela

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on May 26, 2007
Karen, my prayers will be continual for your sister...I pray that God will put her in a permanent remission status and let HIS almighty light shine upon her and encompass her in HIS arms until her complete recovery. You will be in my prayers...keep us up to date.

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on May 26, 2007
Karen,
So sorry about your sister. My prayers will be with you both. God bless.

Many blessings,
~Linda

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on May 26, 2007
Karen, I am sorry to learn that your sister is so very sick. I hope you are a match for her and I will pray for her to quickly go into remission. Life does force us to go on, even when our heart says that we need time to address the most grave of issues. We never believe that we will receive such news as you have and when we do, a part of us lives in disbelief and grief rocks every molecule of our being.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Reviewed on May 26, 2007
I will say a prayer as well. So sad to hear this news.

Chrissy

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on May 26, 2007
Pray for there is much hope in prayer and miracles too. You're all in my prayers

Reviewed by Robert Blackwell
Reviewed on May 26, 2007
My love and best wishes to you and your sister; this is a hard thing to cope with, but with our strength and God's, miracles can and do happen.

My only suggestion is to re-size the picture to make it smaller.

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on May 25, 2007
I pray for your sister. Life is a collection of actions on a wheel whose individual spokes carry a wagonload of love.


Reviewed by Tom Kitt
Reviewed on May 25, 2007
My very best wishes to you and your sister. Tom

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on May 25, 2007
The closeness one has within family makes the reality of life a heavy burden, it is with deep sadness that we share your thoughts with you....we ALL send you prayers and love to cheer you up and to hope and pray together for quick relief from this sad time for you and your sister...

Love and Peace.....Art Sun.....

Reviewed on May 25, 2007
I will be praying for your sister, thank you for bringing this to our attention
God Bless
Michelle~

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on May 25, 2007
Thankfully leukemia, although it still has the fear tag, 20 years back 14% survived, now well over 50% are cured.. I pray for you all to have inner peace and strength until you here the words. I'M CURED!!

I bet God's saying, "Nope I DON'T WANT HER UP HERE FOR MANY YEARS YET"

So lets keep praying and visualise her back to her bouncing self..

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 25, 2007
Karen, how perfectly you describe the fluctuations of chaos under sad circumstances. I'm so sorry your sister has to go through this! Thankfully there are many new protocols for Leukemia,today! I'll keep her in prayer, and you too, while you go through this trial. Blessings to you,
Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Tami Ryan
Reviewed on May 25, 2007
The repetition works well in this and drives the point home - clearly. I am so sorry for your news, and I will keep you and your sister in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs to you both,
Tami

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on May 25, 2007
I am so sorry for your trouble and the worry that you are facing with your sister. I know when my younger brother took sick suddenly and was medivaced in a comma half way cross the country my world went on pause as I flew to be by his side hoping I could find a miracle. He never came out of his coma but I like to think that after a week of sittin by his bed and quietly talking to him he knew and was comforted because i was there. My thoughts and wishes are with you and your sister Karen for a full recovery. My heart goes out to you. Big cyber hug across the miles.

Fee


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