Just a normal Monday night
Heard the doctor’s voice as I answered the phone
I’m so sorry to have to tell you this
My husband took the phone
Collapsed to the floor in disbelief
Endless tears
All the air sucked out of me
Anger at God
Body wracking sobs
Strong arms wrapped around me
My husband’s voice telling me we would face it together
Felt my sanity slipping away
All sense of time disappeared
Fear beyond anything else ever experienced in my life
Losing control of my life and everything in it
Melting into my husband’s arms and letting him take care of me
The edge of a breakdown
Darkness prevailing
My life changed forever
Karen M. Fries
5-7-12
