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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The waiting is always the worst part. You have a lovely doctor, though, calling to check in on you. That is kind thing to do. Fingers crossed answers are coming soon! And your plants are gorgeous. What is that bottom one? I dare not try orchids (I know they would wither away on me), and I always have African violets (for my grandmother).
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what that bottom one is Elle and now I'm finding there are blooms on it. I'll try and find out what it is on the web. I love the colour of it. Yes, the uncertainty of test results are stressful. Still waiting on the Xray results. But I'm feeling very much better overall. Love African Violets, I grew them to a huge size in Toronto when I lived there.
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Uncertainty is always worrisome and I would feel the same awaiting for a medical review. Hope that you will be able to get an appointment because knowing what's going on would be better than being held in suspense as it seems that is what is happening now.
ReplyDeleteI will update on Friday when I've met with my internist. Hoping I will have good news.
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I'm so sorry to hear of your medical problems, dear friend. I hope it's good news when you eventually receive it. We seem to spend half of our time in medical waiting rooms as we mature. I'm too deaf to use a telephone now so have to resort to email for those places that will receive them (many don't!). It takes so much of my time and is frustrating to spend an hour writing to tax offices and medical centres when a five minute phone call would suffice. Meanwhile, in China, no sooner is the Orange beast shown the door than it's opened to welcome Putin. Xi must think every day's his birthday. Take care of yourself, my friend.
ReplyDeleteSo true RJ about the waiting times and the chunks of our life eaten up by appointment waiting rooms. How frustrating for you losing your hearing. Could you get an app I had years ago which translates voice to written (i.e. typed text)? That might help. I truly enjoyed the massive reception gave Putin when it was the kids who greeted The Felon. (though I did find that ultra creepy and possibly deliberate mocking from Xi.)
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Gorgeous plants. I seem to kill indoor plants these days, so I stand in awe of those who are successful with them.
ReplyDeleteA lot of luck and a West facing window has a lot to do with it Sue, I believe. These orchids have been blooming like mad for months. Thank you for your kind comments.
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There seems to be a purple theme! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI hope your results come soon and are not too terrible. Keep us updated, please. (Says me who is late getting here)
No worries Kylie, we do what we can in our crammed wee days, though I'm at a loss sometimes as to what I do with mine.
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Smoking was always horrible... it made the house stink, it caused lung cancer and it destroyed the inside of the mouth and teeth. I wasn't a very controlling mum, but I would have asked my sons to leave home if they smoked.
ReplyDeleteYour brothers didn't realise the dangers of smoking?
They quit and went back for a few years, which was sheer madness. Then quit again. Cigars are dicey to smoke again and to me is a gateway to the white tubes. And that was their experiences. What you'll find with smokers is that they think "not me" which is foolish. The odds are all against them.
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