It is

It is...

More medicine than you ever thought you could take
More shots than you ever thought you could endure
Blown veins and blood tests
Bruises and IV holes
3 a.m.s of sleepless pain and 3 p.m.s of exhaustion
Checking every ingredient in every food that touches your lips
Knowing nothing is ever completely safe
When walking in the park is a dangerous activity
Hydrocortisone for the itching
Benadryl in every form
Barely healing from the last ER visit when you have to go back
Ambulance rides that terrify you
A spouse who hears those awful words, we're doing all we can
Nights in the ICU
Machines that breathe for you
Gratitude for what you do have
Laughter even in the worst of times
Faith that there is a plan even when you can't see it
Refusing to wallow in self pity
Getting up and getting dressed every day no matter how sick you feel
Making the bed and doing the dishes to feel human again
A wonderful dog that always makes you smile
An incredible family
A spouse who holds your hand through the long nights
Believing that even when you can't see God's hand you can trust his heart