Today She Smiled

Today she smiled. It was small but it was genuine. As I watch her struggle with the coming of each new effect caused by her treatment I am reminded of how strong she truly is. Her strength is slowly getting harder to come by and it seams some days that no amount of rest will ever be enough. When she gets up to go the restroom I smile because I know she's still refusing to give up. She sits up in bed to eat or drink and my heart feels lighter because I know she's choosing to fight back no matter how she's feeling. She gets rested a bit and wanders to the front room just to see me and regain some of the Independence she has had to give up because of her illness. She is still in pretty good shape just tired a lot and resting often. Its ok. She is very strong as a person and will not be beaten by this cancer that has touched her life. But still I needed to see it for my own peace of mind. I took her pets in to see her and held them so she could pet them....and today....She Smiled.