I stared at the page in disbelief.
Then closed the book for several minutes. Then re-opened it.
Dead within five years.
A death sentence.
I could not adequately describe my feelings at that time; although I know I must try. I had enough time to fully experience these as I sat in silence for the remainder of the trip, contorted a brave face upon arrival home, then succumbed to the bombardment of fears through what was my longest night.
I fe1t betrayal. Everyone had lied to me - doctors, friends, nurses and family alike. I felt like someone had thrust robbed all of my life force and energy. My body drooped, my strength evaporated.

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