Yup, took time and an experience like this for me to realize it, but I AM BLESSED! Our value is NOT based upon our financial wealth. It truly IS based upon the friendships and relationships we foster through our lives.
I have friends, family, colleagues, and people from all walks of life who I care about and who care about me. I have an ex-husband who knows that the only thing that matters is our son and his safety and happiness and well-being. I have a son who teaches me something about myself every day I have with him. I have doctors, who until just a few weeks ago, did not know who Doris Lachance was, and yet they are now my trusted team of professionals whom I shall never forget.
So today I spoke with one of those professionals - Susan LaFlamme - she is Dr. Marble's Medical Assistant. I was supposed to call her today and check in and based upon the drainage on my left side, she would determine if I could have the drain removed today. Well, I can't. Not today. There's still a lot of drainage. She asked me if I had been active this weekend and I said "Well, I didn't play volleyball or anything," I amuse her. LOL. So I will go in tomorrow and have the sutures taken out and hopefully the drain as well.
Did you know I was funny? I never really thought I was. I only 'realized' I was funny about 2 years ago. When I worked at SAU 44 in Northwood, I would have those girls in stitches during lunch. It felt good to make other people laugh and feel good. And right now, it feels good to have other people reaching out to me and letting me know they care and they are making me feel good.
4 hours with my son was not enough yesterday, and yet I had to take a nap when he left! He is so full of energy and he's such a happy kid. I never knew a parents love for their child could be so powerful.
As far as a 'meltdown', that hasn't happened yet. I cried when Jake left yesterday. But he is safe and happy and I think he's doing ok with things.
I hear it's 'wicked' cold outside. lol. So I'm going to relax and enjoy the Golden Girls and whatever random movies are on HBO.
Thanks again to everyone. Your friendship and your love....you're keeping me strong. I feel your support and I am blessed.
Doris
1 comment:
Doris,
I love your blog. My sister Kathy is going through this - about a few weeks ahead of you. She starts chemo today. We took some pics of her pre-chemo haircut and I think she looks so cute. http://kerrigan6.blogspot.com
I told her about you, too and she hopes you are doing well. Given your sense of humor, you may enjoy the episode of Sex in The City that deals with breast cancer - both funny and serious. I'm trying to get a copy for my sis.
You don't know me (I'm a friend of Nora's) but I'm sending you my best thoughts anyway! Jennie
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