I Thank God For My Mechanical Friend Who Keeps Me Alive

Implanted in my chest, keeping my heart beating. Closet friend hidden in me, whom I often forget as I play. In a clutch, you'll shock my heart if it stops. Thank God, you keep me alive every day. Written for the Weekend Word Prompt from Sammiscribbles: Implant in 38 words! Fandango One Word Prompt... Continue Reading →

December 13, 2025 1

A Week’s Reprieve! Then, on to Italy!

My surgery for the defibrillator was put off for a week, meaning that we will leave on our trip three days after I have outpatient surgery. But, no problem, it's not like we will be traveling by covered wagon, and I will not have a large incision, so I should be good, but prayers are... Continue Reading →