The second monumental thing is that my wife had a major scare on her mammogram. She went in for her regular annual mammogram but was told that two more views needed to be done because the radiologist saw a couple of spots that warranted further investigation. She called me to tell me what was happening. After the two additional views and what seemed like an interminable period, the technician came in to say that the radiologist wanted an ultrasound done in a half hour.
So C. waited, talking to me to say that she was trying to think positively and to not have anxiety. You see, she has experience with breast cancer, having been diagnosed in 1995, and having had a mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery then. Fortunately, her cancer was isolated to the breast. Today, the ultrasound showed that the spots were cysts. She will need to have another mammogram in six months but can breath easier tonight. I feel so grateful. I can't help but think it is no coincidence that she received this good news on the same day that health care was made a law. Perhaps other women will be able to get mammograms and have preventive care that will save their lives.
And finally, the small but happy news from me is that I got high marks on the two exams that I took this morning. I have three more exams to take before I can send in paperwork to the Coast Guard for issuance of a 50 ton Master's license.
Whew--a good day in so many ways.
Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts. Each time we drop our complaints and allow everyday good fortune to inspire us, we enter the warrior's world. ~Pema Chödrön
Good on all fronts.
ReplyDeleteGod, I love that quote. And Lord, I am so happy to hear your wife's good news. I know she must have been wracked with worry.
ReplyDeleteAnd dammit! I am also so happy that the health care bill was deemed not to be unconstitutional.
ReplyDeleteI try to steer away from politics on my blog too but I too am glad the health care law is right by the Constitution.
ReplyDeleteI deal in health care for our associates at work. I have found most all of them have no idea what is involved in the health care system or how broke the system is in it's current form.
woohoo...ok, relief for you and your wife...and way to go on the exams man...
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I know that scare, Syd. Glad to hear all is well.
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Wonderful news, Syd on three counts. From here in Australia I find it hard to understand anyone's objection to affordable health. We have it here in Australia and it guarantees no matter how sick you are you will get treatment . It's not a perfect system but it works well enough . For instance my brother in law who died earlier this year, a long term alcoholic with not a penny to his name received the best of care in his dying days in a palliative care ward was able to die with dignity, surrounded by love. And the tax payer funded medicare system footed the bill.
ReplyDeleteMy heart jumped when I read the beginning of the paragraph about your wife's mammogram, and I am deeply grateful that the news was good. Bless you both Syd.
ReplyDeleteRejoicing in ordinary things for me takes a step away from what is not working in my life...
ReplyDeleteThat used to be my focus.
Hard to rewire the brain but it can be done to look at my life in a new way. Glad to hear also that your wife's mammogram is ok. I had a scare last year and had to go into surgery to double check.
Very good news Syd, all of it . . . We knew you'd do well in your exams
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wife's good news. I am also glad that the supreme court upheld obamacare. Congrats on the scores.
ReplyDeleteNews to be thankful for Syd -- a close friend of mine has been through a mastectomy and reconstruction and does not need chemo -- I felt a great weight lifted from my heart to know she can resume her life.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes on affordable health care for all -- we don't have it here and our resources are stretched but it is a great goal to aim for.
Congrats on doing well on the test and C's positive test results. Being on tamoxifen and fearing every mammogram is a big part of my life. I'm glad you're happy about the new tax...
ReplyDeleteExcellent news, lost to be grateful for!
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I am so happy for you both, Syd. A day with two amazingly good things is a gift, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI'm commenting on the 29th and it's my AA birthday...23 years !!!
I love getting the Alanon viewpoint from you.
Wonderful news, Syd! Grateful, grateful, grateful. I like it. Love your sailing pic on here. J and I went kayaking a couple of days ago. It was my first time. I am so afraid of being dumped in the water though. But it was really easy and fun!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear things are okay with your wife, and that you're almost through the studies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo.
That is a beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news about your wife! Glad all is well.
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