Photo Courtesy of Marie Gail Stratford
‘Chicago, Chicago, that toddling town…’ – one of my very favorite cities in the world is featured this week. Long ago, I thought I might live there. I never was a fan of Midwestern winters, however. Nor their muggy summers. I hear there are about 3 weeks in April and October that are lovely…
Life changing things happen behind the many windows of a big city, hidden from view. Everybody has their own burden to bear, carried silently within.
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Overshadowed
Long shadows fell across the familiar buildings at day’s end. She’d leave her office once she’d composed herself, putting on a happier face to the world. For the moment, she let the news wash over her again.
Nothing to be done, really. She’d get up every day and face whatever needed to be done. The shape of her life had altered, the road ahead no longer endless.
Breathing deeply, she squared her shoulders and shook her head, wishing away the three words burning in her brain. Tonight, she’d live her life and enjoy the city.
Cancer could wait until tomorrow.
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© Erin Leary
Love the positive approach.. Bad news can always hold for a day
Oh this is sad, a brave face indeed. A friend of mine just faced this… Very moving piece
Oh dear… putting on a brave face is at least part of the battle…
Somewhere, someone faces this every minute of the day. You captured this well, Erin.
Live for this moment. Great message.
It is not always easy to write about cancer, so well done. I hope she had a great night
Dear Erin,
A day in the life well portrayed.
Shalom,
Rochelle
very well done!
Very nice, Erin. Two for the price of one.
beautifully concluded
Yes it can…and the next day and the next…