Joining with many others in this feast of forgotten, overlooked and meaningful photos. Here are some participants: River is one, Andrew is one. Messymimi is one. Kylie is another. Drop in to their blogs and have a look.
I've hit a bit of a slump as I await the complete evaluation of those concerning bits on my lungs. I stopped smoking about 38 years ago. And never picked up again. Of the four of my brothers who were/are affected with lung cancer (two different types) two went back to smoking after multiple years abstaining and both quit again. One has now died. One just survived a very serious operation to remove a tumour in the lung which was attached to the spine.
So naturally, the mind goes there. I wish I could know more. My doctor has pleaded with the technicians to evaluate my X-rays. Crickets. Though brilliantly, she calls me every day to ask how I'm doing. My appointment with the internist was deferred to the 22nd.
Anyway, these are a few delights from my indoor garden.
Their colours lift my spirits so much. I find myself talking to them. Encouraging them, praising them.
Lunacy can be a good thing in this troubled world. As a wise old shaman once said to me over a wonderful outdoor fire on a starlit night in the middle of nowhere:
"Always stay where your hands are."
I'm trying.
My oldest had a shadow on her lung which turned out to be lingering congestion from her recent pneumonia. But her doctor said if it is a certain type of very common cancer it is easy to remove. Apparently there are several types of lung cancer. I am astonished that your xrays don't get reviewed immediately with results sent to your doctor. 🤞🤞fingers crossed all is well.
ReplyDeleteMe too River. And she has been begging them to let her and my internist know. Maybe they slip them into the "nonurgent" pile, which is a relieving thought. But still, very stressful.
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Ohh, wishing you good results and more reasons to enjoy the colours in your life for a long time yet!
ReplyDeleteThank you Charlotte, this aging business can be for the birds, yeah?
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Hope you get a report today. It is hard to be held in suspension. But, if you are feeling fine, then enjoy the day and go about your usual business. Terry and I have come to the conclusion that life is too precious, with so many things to do, to be anxious about test results, of which we have no control.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to make changes to maximize each day, Delaine. AND shoving the worries under the bed covers where they belong. Today was lovely had a visit from a friend and a great chat with her. I am making time for such things.
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There's no helping where your mind goes, but damn it doesn't help does it! Mine goes there a lot less often now that invasive and inconvenient treatments have been over for a few months. But when will the other shoe drop? One can't help remembering that more shit is always possible, which is a new awareness for me. Always was there I mean but not so viscerally as it is now. I'm still optimistic but not as blindly as before. You must be right though --if it was bad news surely they'd want to let your dr know right away. Sleep on that! and sleep well. -Kate
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate. Always good to know I'm not alone. And I'm aware of "this too shall pass" which often seems very distant when you're going through challenges. It always seems like forever. But I remember life is never static. Sorry to hear you were through some bad s*** as well.
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