Survivor

Natalie Elaine Waugaman
2019 Honored hero for Light the Night
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Des Moines, Iowa

Strange symptoms.

Doctor visits. 

Scheduled MRI.

Met oncologist.

Biopsy.

Port placement.

Hospital admission.

Family called. 

It was a long July day. 

Five rounds chemo.

PT everyday.

Tests and scans.

Too many pokes.

Hair is gone. 

Nausea common. 

Prayers surround.

Watchful vigils. 

It was the new normal. 

A clear scan. 

Bell to be rung. 

Cancer-free.

Time to go home. 

She overcame.
Alive and walking.
2019 graduate. 
A healing journey.

She is a survivor.