51. The Mimosa Lady

Tuesday was busy at Texas Oncology.

Two ladies ended their chemo

with confetti and bell ringing.
 

Another lady

threw herself a party, complete with mimosas,

right there in the infusion room.

 

She said she’d never had a break from chemo,

and now she’s Stage 4, so she’s breaking out

the champagne and orange juice.
 

Mom called out, “I’m Stage 4!”

 

“Then have a mimosa!”

the lady shouted back.

 

Mom shook her head. “I’m can’t.

I’m still fighting.”

 

The woman shook her head right back

and said, “I’m dancing!”