I remember writing the D’Verse Haibun a year ago and sharing that January had always been a sad time for me. Each year I was consumed with melancholy and regarded it as a black month.
Little did I now then that 2019 would be one of the worst years of my life. In January within days of writing that Haibun, an MRI on my husband’s brain showed two tumors and he was scheduled for immediate surgery. Thankfully they were removed successfully and not cancerous, but the healing process is long, life changing and precarious. In addition to other existing health issues and the sudden appearance of new ones, we have been on a mind-altering, life changing journey to hell and back.
One year later we are in a better place but still struggling with the process. I am determined to make January a month of new beginnings, change and hope. If you choose to turn off the light, then you will live in the darkness.
Life will always change
Accept it, embrace it and
Never let it go
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©
Bjorn is hosting the January Haibun at D'Verse and has asked us to
think about new beginnings
Image by sunflair from Pixabay
Hi Christine, so true! I am so glad your husband is doing better now! That’s good news! Happy new year! :d
Thank you Carol Anne 🙂💕 Happy New Year to you too my friend
Lovely…
Thank you Bette 🙂💕
What a terrible journey, but I’m glad that it turned out to be something good….
Yes, thank you. It gave us a chance to look at things differently. Happy New Year Bjorn 🙂
I know firsthand how devastating and life-altering the illness of a spouse can be. Sending prayers of support and encouragement for you both. 💕
Thank you Felicia. I know you had a terrible loss and I hope you are finding peace from your pain. I really appreciate your kind words and prayers 🥰❤️
You’re welcome, Christine…and thank you! 💕
❤️
My dearest Christine, I am proud of you. You and your husband were and are very brave. I imagine it was not easy at all. But you fought and you are still fighting. I wish you and your family all the best in the world. Lots of love sweetheart ❤️🌸💕🙏
Thank you so much my dear friend. We are progressing well and are determined to make this year better. Your kind thoughts and wishes mean the world to me. 🙂❤️🥰
Christine, I am thinking of you. May you guys stay strong.
Lots of blessings
xoxo
Wishing you courage. For me, both the good and bad (eventful) months have been Jul/Aug. Perhaps something to do with my Leo zodiac sign.
Thank you Reena. You might be right. January for me has always been about loss and heartache. It is not my birthday month, that is usually a happy time! Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year and may July and August be good for you 🙂💕
Thanks 🙂
This is the right attitude to have. Move on with life. Stay strong.
Wishing your husband speedy recovery. ❤️
Thank you Sadje. It’s a long and sometimes dark process but he is on the right road now. 🙂❤️
Take care. It is a hard journey but well worth the effort.
Yes it certainly is Sadje. Thank you for your kindness 🙂❤️
You’re welcome