Thursday, August 20, 2009

Benign

I took two Excedrin at 10. Another two at 2:15. Yet my head ached and hands shook when 3PM approached without word from home.

"Maybe," I replied when asked if I was joining people for dinner out. "If I get bad news from Mom then I need to be alone. So we'll see."

I wasn't alone in my office when she called, but my visitor took no offense when I pounced on my phone and immediately flipped it open. Instead, Sibling looked at me with concern, waiting to see my reaction. She smiled when I confirmed that the findings had been benign and patted my arm while I sagged with relief.

"OK," I said after telling Mom I loved her and hanging up. "Now we can work." So we did - talking and thinking and agreeing to touch base before leaving for dinner to make sure we were on the right track.

I know bad things happen to good people. I understand that not all prayers are answered in the way we want. But I'm tremendously grateful that all is well. And I appreciate so very much all your prayers and thoughts. Thank you.

9 comments:

Brigindo said...

What wonderful news! I'm so happy for you and your family

Psycgirl said...

I'm so relieved! That is great news

Amelie said...

Wonderful news! I'm so glad to hear that.

Amanda@Lady Scientist said...

Yay! I'm so relieved and happy to hear this.

Inside the Philosophy Factory said...

Excellent news!! I'm happy for both you and your mom.

phd me said...

Wonderful news! So glad to hear this.

Seeking Solace said...

Very good news!

microbiologist xx said...

I am so happy all is well. What a stressful situation...for all invovled. A couple of years back my Mom had a breast cancer scare and I was FREAKING OUT waiting for the final results from her biopsy. I don't think I have ever felt as relieved as when I found out the tests were negative.

Psych Post Doc said...

I'm so happy to hear this Katie! Great news.

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