Suddenly, we are all sucked
into the vortex of hospitals
and serious illness.
Suddenly, life implodes
amid a background noise
of machines that beep.
Suddenly, this man
that I love and live
is broken, too suddenly.
Suddenly, family is
torn apart by fearful and
unfair recriminations.
Suddenly, our children
try desperately to reapply
the cotton wool wrapping
That has been ripped
from their existence,
too, too suddenly.
Suddenly, we have a
long, slow process
of recovery. Hopefully.
Suddenly, love
just isn’t enough.
vivchook 
illness changes everything, suddenly …
hope everything recovers optimally 🙂
Thanks, Bill. Terrifying times. xV.
I too hope for strong recovery, but I appreciate your sharing of what it feels like! having visited ICU’s often, this feels vivid to me
oh i’m sorry to hear this… it’s tough when illness strikes… a friend of mine was diagnosed with breastcancer a bit ago – and within a few minutes the world seems to break apart…. wishing him a good and fast time of recovery and you and your fam much strength…
oh, Claudia.. thank you for your kind thoughts & wishes. It’s been an unrelenting 8 weeks of fear now, & it’s an ongoing nightmare I could never imagine.. Our OneVoice poem was a blissful escape this week, & I thank you for your lovely comments about it. Small miracles keep us going. xV.xxxxxxxxxx
Illness is such a thief. You have written your anguish beautifully (small comfort, that). Hope that all is a bit better now…
Thank you for your kind words. Unfortunately, we’re stuck here.. But always hoping for some improvement, soon. xV.
Oh.. I have not kept up with your blog.. When these things happens.. so much is shattered.
Thanks Bjorn. Yes, shattered is true. xV.xxxxx