When Negative is Postitive

Jul 20, '11 11:50 AM for Julie's contacts

I can not think of a time when waiting is easy. Whether I'm waiting for something I'm looking forward to or not, waiting is hard and sometimes all consuming. Such was last week for me. Waiting to hear whether or not you will be fighting the big "C" is arduous.

My biopsy was last Tuesday and I was ever so thankful for a peace that finally settled over my soul the day or two before. It was a struggle only because the Dr. had a hard time locating it and staying on it long enough to gather the samples. I was told the pathologist was in town and I would have the results in a couple of days, but I got a call on Friday telling me they sent it out of town and that I wouldn't know anything until Monday. Every time the phone rang on Friday my heart sank into my stomach. I did finally receive that long awaited phone call on Monday...NEGATIVE! I have said many prayers of thanks and praise!! For all of you who have been praying I thank you from the bottom of heart.

I was also able to watch a bald eagle ride the air current above my backyard one day, was serenaded by a gold-finch as I hung the laundry out to dry and was awed by this sunrise which my camera could not come close to justifying.
Strange how now I find myself more often appreciating the simple pleasures of life and the precious gift of family and friends.

Monday was also Hubby's birthday - I made him a card and bought him a couple of pairs of pants.

He has been so strong and supportive the last few weeks - holding me up every time I fell apart. Daughter decided we should take him to an air-conditioned dinner at one of the local spots that give the birthday person a free meal and then go to an air-conditioned movie. He agreed.