Wednesday: All is Well

When I had my endoscopy and colonoscopy done in August, I was given a report listing the things they found during the procedures, including three things they felt required biopsies for further analysis.  I researched the items that were listed and, although the majority of them didn't sound too serious (much of it can be controlled with diet, exercise, and weight loss), I worried about the biopsy results.  Even though I know that worrying doesn't really help, I still stressed.  I had been told that if I get any type of cancer again, it would automatically be considered stage 4. 

Today, I had my appointment to go over the biopsy results.  I spent the morning mentally preparing myself.  I opened the new bottle of milk, I had bought the previous evening, and offered the first serving of the milk at the altar and recited my prayers.  I meditated.  I drank blessed water.  I called cousin N and asked her to say a prayer for me.  Then, I left to go to the appointment.  I said my prayers as I drove.

I got to the clinic in good time and read some of the prayers in my prayer book while I waited.  I expected my blood pressure to be high, but when they checked it, it was very good.  I was shown into a small room to wait for the doctor and I meditated some more while I waited.  Then, the doctor came in and reviewed my results with me.  He confirmed that I had esophageal hiatal hernia, some damage due to acid reflux, and diverticulosis.  But, the pathology results of the three biopsies were all clear and non-cancerous!  They don't know why I was anemic, and I am to have a follow-up visit in four months' time, but the biopsy results were good!  I was so thankful to hear that!  So relieved!  I told the doctor that I had been worried and he apologized; he said I didn't need to worry unless the clinic called and said I needed to see the doctor, immediately.  Well, that would have been good to know, but I don't remember being told that!

I texted my daughter and cousin N, both, before I left the clinic, to let them know that all was well.  Then, I drove home.  The first thing I did when I got home was go to the altar and give thanks for answered prayers. 

I had thought that I'd be full of energy and will be able to get much accomplished once I got home, if the results had been good (I didn't think I would have felt like doing anything if the results hadn't been good), but, I felt wrung out when I got home.   I had some lunch and then, thought I'll take a nap.

But, it was not to be.  Almost as soon as I lay on the sofa for a nap, the dentist's office called to say that the insurance had told them I was no longer assigned to them and could I call the insurance to have myself reassigned to them.  So I called the dental insurance and the problem was I had changed from the HMO to PPO, which let me go to any dentist and didn't need to be assigned to a particular dentist.  They offered to call the dentist's office and I called the dentist's office, later, to confirm everything was fine.

Then, the eye doctor's office called to confirm Friday's appointment.

Then, aunt C called to find out how I was feeling after the doctor's appointment. 

Then, aunt T called to ask if I was going to the monthly prayer gathering on Saturday and could I give her, her daughter (my cousin V) and friend F a ride?  According to aunt T, they had no way to go because cousin V's husband was working (cousin V and friend F both drive, but V won't drive longer distances on the freeway and F won't drive on the freeway, at all).  I said I can give them a ride if they come to my house.  I will be giving cousin P a ride, too.

By this time, it was already evening and not worth trying to nap!  I had a cup of tea and did the dishes.  Then, sent an email to one of my nieces who lives in North Carolina to ask if she's doing OK with the hurricane headed her way. 

Later, I video chatted with my daughter.

On Wednesday, I was grateful for:
- A very good doctor's visit
- The biopsy results being clear
- Answered prayers
- The blessing of health
- Access to medical care

Thursday's To Do List:
- Tidy the house
- Dental appointment

It is 4:17 a.m. on Thursday morning!  I suppose I had better post this and try to sleep!

How was your Wednesday?  What are your plans for Thursday?