Day 15
Monday, August 15th, 2011
Well, it's quite ironic that this "gratitude journey" began 15 days ago - and there was absolutely no INKLING of what this month would bring. Focusing on the multiple gifts within each day has undoubtedly helped improve perspective. I was reminded too, that God inhabits the praises of His people. Given the peace experienced thus far, there is no doubt that it's from Him. Thankfully, I've got many friends and family members who are praying and encouraging me through this little "interruption."
Don't confuse my outlook with a disingenuous "Pollyanna" attitude. Trust me - if there is ANYONE who would go to great extremes to avoid needle biopsies, blood work and hospitals - it would be ME! To be clear, I don't "fear" needles/blood/hospitals, etc. I simply possess an incredible aversion to these things, stemming from an insane amount of medical trauma in the teen years - experiences that few could come close to comprehending. On the other hand, I'm grateful to have "top notch" medical care available. It's necessary and to avoid care due to psychological scars would be foolish and far more costly in the long run.
Don't confuse my outlook with a disingenuous "Pollyanna" attitude. Trust me - if there is ANYONE who would go to great extremes to avoid needle biopsies, blood work and hospitals - it would be ME! To be clear, I don't "fear" needles/blood/hospitals, etc. I simply possess an incredible aversion to these things, stemming from an insane amount of medical trauma in the teen years - experiences that few could come close to comprehending. On the other hand, I'm grateful to have "top notch" medical care available. It's necessary and to avoid care due to psychological scars would be foolish and far more costly in the long run.
Well, today brought a couple of little "out of the norm" blessings:
- Meeting with an insurance representative today made me thankful for electing the supplemental cancer policy last year. (Just in case my result is in that "30%"...)
- Since I've been training for and excited about participating in the Susan G Komen 3-Day "Walk for the Cure" in October, it was a bit disappointing to learn I'm now ineligible due to surgery. However, I'm grateful to friends and family who contributed over $1000 for this worthy cause. That's ultimately what it's all about. 2012's SGK3D will be here before we know it and I'll be enthusiastically "saving the tatas".
- WGH and I took his parents to a Gwinnett Braves game tonight, which proved to be an enjoyable and relaxing end to the day... Right now, my pillow awaits...I'm grateful in advance for the sleep I will encounter within the next 10 minutes!
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