A Life Truly Lived is a Life not Forgotten...

an original poem by Stacy McKillican

Swollen ankle, leg pain to start

GP treated as phlebitis caused by travel that was the easy part

The pain moved around and into the other leg

Sent me for tests, this process was beginning to drag

I was not prepared as to what they would find, blood clots yes, and so much more

How is this possible I am young, healthy, invincible, the news shook me to the core

Positive, well balanced, had everything I thought possible thrown at me last year

Cancer in the colon metastasized to liver and lungs; the news overwhelmed me, too much to hear

This would be the ultimate test for me, my most challenging fight

To learn yes cancer sucks, but yet it is a gift, a chance to make all things that matter right

I would learn who truly cares, the gift of life, to take nothing for granted

Not to sweat the small stuff, to appreciate deeply all of those I love and have enchanted

Now seven months into this journey, who knows like you, what will be our fate?

I have been given a chance to reflect and understand, to make some sense of it all and prepare for heavens gate

Until that moment please grant me the courage, strength and patience to live life in the moment and to really let go

The lessons to learn, the lessons to teach, forgive all, release the guilt, love deeply and to let go and when to know

That I have done my best, lived my life without regrets, done what I needed to do

Had many amazing experiences and many more to come, so many beautiful relationships old and new

Life is good it's not what happens to you its how you Deal with what comes your way and sometimes your dealt a hand that is not so fair

Blessed I still am and proud of how far I have come, with the best support group overwhelms me so much your love and care

So live in the moment I challenge us all

See the beauty in the simplicity of life, laugh often and get back up and fight the good fight when we stumble and fall

Love your self for who you are, you are special, focus on priorities and hug your loved ones often

Let go of the stress, anger and any bitterness, and feel your heart begin to soften...

For a life truly lived is not forgotten...