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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The Battle




Monday afternoon,
a storm came brewing,
unannounced,
uninvited.
Cancer came knocking on the door,
it wasn't Halloween yet, so cancer didn't wear a costume.
It was a visible mountain nestled in his thigh .
The man had lived lovingly each day,
with light in his heart.
He didn't squander his treasured health,
on bad habits,
or negative thoughts.
Cancer came knocking at the door,
and life changed.
Does cancer know that he will fight
with the light that shines within him?
Does cancer know that he will conquer the battle?
Cancer does not know,
but I do.

My cousin's husband was diagnosed with cancer yesterday. Prayers would be appreciated. So many of us have lost someone to cancer or know someone that is fighting for their life trying to win the battle.
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96 comments:

  1. Pat HattOctober 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I wish that disease would die already, hope he beats the thing to a pulp and shows it whose boss.

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  2. LeslieOctober 25, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I'm so sorry. Prayers for him today...

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  3. Brian MillerOctober 25, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    oh this is heavy...sad...i feel this having walked my own scare recently...prayers up for him...cancer sucks...

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  4. JulianaOctober 25, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Best wishes for your cousin, Ayala. Our prayers are with you.

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  5. BelindaOctober 25, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I'm sorry to hear this, Ayala. Cancer is an intruder, never welcome. Sending prayers to your family.

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  6. ScarletOctober 25, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    My prayers for your friend and his family... yes it is an uninvited guest.

    Good thing, my mom finally found she doesn't have it after all. Happy thoughts to you ~

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  7. DaydreamertooOctober 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Cancer is such a dreadful disease. It's almost as if an alien entity enters the body and causes havoc.
    Yes, prayers given. Heart felt, prose.

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  8. Ed PilollaOctober 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    just said a prayer for him. cancer is an epidemic today. we need to find a cure but we also need to address what in our environment is causing all this cancer.

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  9. AdrienneOctober 25, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Prayers are certainly with him and your family. Powerful expression of both the random nature of this disease and the determination that conquers it.

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  10. Adura OjoOctober 25, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Sending prayers your cousin's way. May her husband be fully healed of the big C.

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  11. ClaudiaOctober 25, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    yes - will pray for him...cancer is just always an unexpected and unwelcomed guest...good you know he will fight and he needs you now..

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  12. LouiseOctober 25, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Heavy & sad. Prayers are with him and your family..."Does cancer know that he will fight
    with the light the shines within him?" May he conquer this battle.

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  13. Uneven StephenOctober 25, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    So sorry. Sending prayers and good vibes your way for sure. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. trumpOctober 25, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Im just passing through and thought id say hello. Richard from the Amish community of Lebanon,Pa.

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  15. LisaOctober 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Your picture of the clouds over water is amazing. I extended a prayer.

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  16. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Of course, will include in my prayers. Personification here was tremendous, great job. Thanks

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  17. Ginny BrannanOctober 25, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Prayers to your family. My sister-in-law struggling with liver cancer as I write. Hard when it's someone we care about, we pray and hold onto hope, and we write poetry to help us get through. (I wrote "Raging" last month when I learned her cancer had returned). Best wishes, Ayala.

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  18. Laurie KolpOctober 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about this. At least he has faith and it sounds like a lot of support. Hang in there. My prayers are with your family.

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  19. Steve KingOctober 25, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    The uninvited guest that visits every family. We'll all hold your family in our thoughts.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Prayers with you friend...... It is a tough battle but well worth it..... My prayers are also intended for you Ayala...... May God bless you and all of your family...

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  21. kamanaOctober 26, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    so sorry to hear that. my boss is fighting cancer too, and all we can do is pray.

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  22. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    A generous tribute to a family member..it's hard to face that tap on the shoulder...that tap which reminds us of our mortality. Hope your relative can kick butt and get well soon. He is obviously not alone. So admire you for doing this..:))

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  23. UnknownOctober 26, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Oh, I am so sorry to hear this news. Prayers are being sent even know. Let us know how he's doing from time to time. Will be praying...

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  24. PatriciaOctober 26, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Yes, it comes knocking unexpectedly and barges in without invitation. I am so sorry hearing this news and will pray for his healing and strength on the journey for all of you.

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  25. steveroniOctober 26, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Four years ago I walked with this same scare...then something happened. I declared my oncologist--to his face--that for this trial, HE would be my Higher Power. And from that moment I let his do the worrying, while I did the living.There is more, but suffice it to write now that I have been a HAPPY Peep from then on, cancer or not...No Matter What! (NMW!)

    Prayers I'm saying for your relative, that he may also find reason to be grateful--fro each wonderful day of life. For as little stress as possible, and for PEACE!

    Thank you for a sad, albeit lovely post!
    Steve

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  26. hedgewitchOctober 26, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    A battle indeed, that so many face, and the fight takes its toll from all, yet the light will shine, as Steve says above, No Matter What.

    Best thoughts and hopes your family's way, ayala.

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  27. VictoriaOctober 26, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Incredible metaphor: cancer as a halloween monster. I will keep him and the family in my prayers.

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  28. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    My sympathies - it is a hard battle for anyone to face. My sister-in-law's mother was recently diagnosed with cancer as well, and it has certainly left a dark air about the atmosphere here...

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  29. Dulçe ♥October 26, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Sorry- just to say I was here... No comment
    Hope you understand

    Hoping all goes well

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  30. GlynnOctober 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Praying, Ayala. The poem says this will be a fight that he'll win.

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  31. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Your cousin's husband and family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care.

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  32. kaykualaOctober 27, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Persons close to me are known to have been afflicted. It is so unsettling. Have strength yourself and we pray things are going to be all right!

    Hank

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  33. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Thank you, Pat. I wish as well.

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  34. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Thank you, Leslie.

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  35. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Thank you, Brian. I am happy that you are doing well.

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  36. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Thank you, Juliana.

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  37. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Thank you, Belinda.

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  38. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Thank you, Heaven. I am happy that your mom is fine, great news.

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  39. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Thank you, Bren. I am still having a problem leaving you a comment.

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  40. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Thank you, Ed. You are correct...we have to find out what's causing this cancer...and we have to find a cure.

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  41. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Thank you, Adrienne.

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  42. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Thank you, Adura.

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  43. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Thank you, Claudia.

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  44. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Thank you, Stephen.

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  45. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Richard !

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  46. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Thank you, Oceangirl. I took the picture as a storm was brewing and I felt it fit the way I feel.

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  47. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Thank you, Fred. I appreciate it.

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  48. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Thank you, Ginny. My prayers to your family. I hope your sister in law gets well soon.

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  49. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Thank you, Laurie.

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  50. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Thank you, Steve.

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  51. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Dear John, thank you for your prayers.

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  52. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Thank you, Kamana. I am sending a prayer for your boss.

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  53. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Adding my well-wishes to the pile. So sorry to hear, and hope your family perseveres. An emotional piece.
    Gene
    http://anglachel27.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/just-you/

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  54. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Thank you, Jackie. It's hard to face that tap...life changes in an instant.

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  55. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Thank you, Lori. I appreciate your support.

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  56. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Thank you, Patricia.

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  57. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Thank you, Steve. I am so happy that you are well now. I wish you peace always. Thank you for sharing your journey with me.

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  58. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Thank you, Joy.

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  59. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Thank you, Victoria.

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  60. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Thank you, Chris. So sorry about your family as well. I will keep them in my prayers.

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  61. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Thank you, Dulce.

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  62. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Thank you, Glynn. I am praying that he will!

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  63. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Thank you, Anna.

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  64. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Thank you, Hank. I will keep those close to you in my prayers.

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  65. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Thank you, Gene.

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  66. ayalaOctober 27, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Thank you, Louise. He will...he will!

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  67. Randy BehaviorOctober 28, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Luck has not been running in my family this last year, I'll let the cheerful comment for me.

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  68. LaurenOctober 28, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I am so sorry to hear this. There is way to much of this type of news and we all have to help with the fight.

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  69. ayalaOctober 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Randy, I am sending good wishes your way. I hope things get better.

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  70. ayalaOctober 28, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Lauren, there is so much of this news out there and it's true we all have to help with the fight.

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  71. Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being RudriOctober 28, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    So sorry to hear this. Sending strength and positive energy to you and yours. xoxo

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  72. ayalaOctober 28, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Thank you, Rudri. xoxo

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  73. Jannie FunsterOctober 28, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    So sorry to hear that, Ayala.

    Cancer, watch out! I love how you say he did not latch onto any negative thoughts in his life. Great way to be!

    Sending love and prayers to you all.

    xoxo

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  74. KristiOctober 28, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I'm really sorry to hear the news. This post is a beautiful tribute to the light and fight he has within. Love it!
    My friend Carrie is fighting a tremendous fight with cancer right now. I can identify with so many of your thougts.
    Will pray! xoxo

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  75. CloudiaOctober 28, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    blessings to you all!!


    Aloha from Honolulu

    Comfort Spiral

    > < } } ( ° >

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  76. ayalaOctober 29, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Thank you, Jannie.
    xoxo

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  77. ayalaOctober 29, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Thank you, Kristi.
    Will pray for your friend Carrie.
    xoxo

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  78. ayalaOctober 29, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Thank you, Cloudia.

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  79. SaraOctober 29, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and your husband. Wishing you hope and health.

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  80. RavenblackOctober 29, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Thoughts and prayers going out to your loved ones. Your first picture is also so appropriate, it is like a coming storm.

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  81. Rachel HoytOctober 29, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I've just said a prayer for you and your loved ones, Ayala... and all the others with cancer right now. I know a few. :( Beautiful poem. I love the strength and hope you write with.

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  82. ayalaOctober 30, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Thank you, Sara. My cousin's husband was diagnosed . He is a positive person and I appreciate all the prayers going his way.

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  83. ayalaOctober 30, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Thank you, Ravenblack. I took that picture as a storm was brewing while we were out fishing.

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  84. ayalaOctober 30, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Thank you, Rachel. Prayers to your loved ones sent your way.

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  85. annell4October 30, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    The surprises of life, just never quit. It is said, your cousin will live as long as he wants. May it be so. Beautiful write.

    Beautiful dog!

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  86. ayalaOctober 30, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Thank you, Annell.

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  87. Joanne Young ElliottOctober 30, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Sending prayers. My husband Charles has been through that fight. It does change everything.

    Blessings.

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  88. KBOctober 31, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Sending prayers.

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  89. Jingle Poetry At Olive GardenOctober 31, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    prayers, sorry for the sad news, loved your blog!

    Happy monday.

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  90. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    I will pray Ayala.

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  91. KeiaNovember 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Ayala,
    Extended prayers to your family...as I too am aware of this knocking.

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  92. ayalaNovember 1, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Thank you, Joanne. Blessings to you and Charles.

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  93. ayalaNovember 1, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Thank you, KB.

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  94. ayalaNovember 1, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Thank you, Gooseberry Garden. I appreciate it.

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  95. ayalaNovember 1, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Thank you, Lady Jennie.

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  96. ayalaNovember 1, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Thank you, dear Keia. Prayers to you and yours.

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