Mary Anne Abdo

Shades of Lilac

My lilac heart has melted,

trying to catch my breath.

For I run from one test to the next,trying to stay strong for my girl.

A mother must be brave and unwavering.

Bottle up every hurting emotion. 

I paint and write to show no fear,

not giving myself any grace time. 

For this battle is too fierce to let my lilac blossoms fade.

And yet I know my strong green heart in need of some sort of accepting peace. (c) Mary Anne Abdo

I have not posted on my WordPress site in two months, nor I have participated in the bi-weekly prompts. I am having a difficult time with my daughter Amanda ‘s chronic illnesses due to complications from the Covid vaccine. Normally, I am a private person when it comes to my personal life, but she needs prayers.  Thank you https://weeklyprompts.com/2024/09/07/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-lilac/

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Published by Mary Anne Abdo

Mary Anne Abdo is an author, poet and photographer. She graduated magna cum laude from Luzerne County Community College with a degree in Human Services. With a background in freelance journalism; she uses her poetry as a source of creative expression, which reflects on many facets of what it means to be a human being living in these modern times. Her self-published poetry book, "Fractured Lollipop Poems of Brokenness Healing and Hope is now on Amazon Mary Anne has a passion for art, culture and literature. Her work has been featured in The Edge of Humanity Magazine,Mind and Matters Magazine, Moonstone Press,Grit and Grace Magazine, Orenaug Mountain Publishing,Pennsylvania Bards,Local Gems Press,The Avocet, Calla Press,Scranton Poets Live, and Studio B's annual poetry anthology. Mary Anne placed second for her photography and short story submission in the Museum of Family Prayer's 2022 Mary Garden contest. She has also collaborated on several children's book, Creative Gems Volumes 2&3, and has been featured internationally in Bindweed Magazine's seasonal anthology.Her work has been archived through the National Library of Ireland courtesy of Bindweed Magazine. She has appeared on the local talk show PA Live, The B Inspired podcast Eat the Storms Podcast and several stage appearances. Her first children's book, Pumpkin The Cat Who Plays With Words is now on Amazon. You may check out her work on: Facebook: Mary Anne Abdo/Poet/Author WordPress: https://bluestainedglass.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryanne.abdo/ YouTube: @maryanneabdobluestainedglasspoetry64 TikTok: @mary.anne197 Linkedin: Maryanne Abdo On these sites you will find her current projects in photography, video and various forms of canvas art. Mary Anne resides in Scranton Pennsylvania..

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  1. My iPad bleeped just as I was just switching off my device and bedside lamp for the night. 11:30 pm here. I’m glad I caught this.

    I had noticed your absence Mary Anne but I assumed you were busy and having one of your breaks. I’m sorry to hear of your daughter’s illness caused by the vaccination. I have long Covid, and although much improved of late I can sympathise with her symptoms, especially the fatigue. I hope she gets well soon and I hope you manage to have a little respite too. 🙂

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  4. I am so sorry to hear about your daughter’s chronic illnesses following the Covid vaccine Mary Anne. I don’t know whether you’re already working with a nutritionist to support Amanda. The Covid vaccine can disturb the methylation process and once this is out of balance, it can lead to chronic illness and needs extra nutritional support and possible supplements, to get back on track. Another thing that might be helpful is hyperbaric oxygen therapy, usually offered via charitable organisations. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you both 💕💜💕

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  5. Good Morning and thank you for comments it really means a lot to me. Amanda has a medical team which includes a nutritional therapy doctor. Amanda had to completely change her diet along with supplements. I will look in the hyperbaric oxygen as another part of her therapies for this situation. Have a great day 💛

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