Today was a joyful day. This forenoon, I enjoyed having coffee with Lorraine, a previous employee. Coffee and a bite of coffee cake made the visiting in regard to family special. She also had several new quilt projects laid out in her living room to share.
Today, I received news that the biopsy I had on my right facial cheek was negative. Who would not want to receive news such as that from a biopsy! I did have a cat scan this afternoon that resulted from a routine office call to the clinic. It was in regard to a burning sensation in the area of my sternum. Hey, I read and watch news programs. It’s my job to do the work on getting my butt into my family doctor. What I did do, when I got home, was immediately follow up on instructions of setting up and accessing my medical records with a user name and password. At 6:05, I received an email with the “all clear” news. It is possible that I have stretched tissue, tendons or minor muscles from doing yard work. Nothing to be concerned with; take it easy for a time. What a fantastic way to get quick medical results. I will share that Dr. Eatwell called for the cat scan to be done immediately due to his knowledge and history of such symptoms of cancer. I feel so blessed to have a family doctor who knows I don’t come into the clinic unless I am very concerned, and then goes the extra mile immediately to put me as ease with the best of diagnostic tests possible.
Anyway, at the time I got home from the clinic and setting up access to the website for the clinic medical records, I was in the process of making a small pot of coffee for the hard working ole cowboy. He had mowed our entire acre on his own. I was totally surprised when the doorbell announced Elaine had arrived and would love sharing some of that fresh coffee. Elaine retired from my office 15 years ago, and I had not seen her since she had moved away shortly thereafter. Coffee and pumpkin bread was enjoyed in the porch with a wonderful breeze blowing through it. Great friends, you treasure them no matter if you see them often or every 15 years.
Joyful days happen when you least expect the blessings that come from various sources.