“Can I give you a hug?” The question, coming from my masked OB/GYN caused hot tears to well up in my eyes and run down my cheeks. Her hug was a true embrace-not just a halfway “it’s gonna be okay” sentiment. It was genuine. And human. And made me feel not only validated, but valued as her patient and a…
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I like statistics. I tend to rely on them, especially when dealing with life altering or life threatening events. Something about the thought of a statistic is comforting. Concrete even. I believe in science, methodical approaches, mathematics-all of the logical things, and I believe they were given by God as a gift to make the best decisions possible on how…
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I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow with a specialist. I’m supposed to have an ultrasound and meet with a doctor (I’m assuming). I have no idea what the appointment will consist of, or what the outcome will be. I do know, however, that due to Covid regulations, I have to attend it alone. I texted my Prayer Group. Each person…
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I wasn’t planning to write again this soon. One, I didn’t feel like I would have time (and perhaps, normally, I wouldn’t make time). Two, I am still highly overwhelmed, and three, I don’t want to seem like I am posting constantly about all of this because it makes me feel highly self-centered. But…tonight I couldn’t help it. After putting…
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I’ve toyed with the idea of not sharing any details of this outside of my friends and family. I was just diagnosed two days ago, so for some, sharing this prognosis at all may seem premature. I worried that many would think I was seeking attention or that some wacko would start a benefit drive in my honor. I was…
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