My first blog post was 3 years ago today. I can’t believe everything that has happened
in the past 3 years. And today, a shooting at Umpqua Community College in
Roseburg, Oregon. I am sad for those who
lost loved ones, for those who might never feel safe again because of what they
experienced, to those who are impacted in any way. In a world where so many things can happen to
us that we have no control over I am taking this opportunity to urge you to
make your annual appointments, mammogram appointments and get anything
checked that you’ve been wondering about.
Take control of this one thing and make the appointment with your doctor
that you know you need to make.
In the past 2-3 months I’ve had a colonoscopy, dermatology
exam, bone scan, seen my breast surgeon, oncologist, radiologist, dentist, OB/GYN, general doctor, orthopedic surgeon, had several PT appointments and probably a
few other doctor appointments that I’m not remembering right now. You don’t have an excuse to not make one
appointment. I’m not allowing you to
have an excuse.
Micah’s Pediatrician passed away recently. He was 46, a father to 6 kids, husband to a
wife that loved him dearly, doctor to a ton of kids and someone that mothers
(and probably fathers) could go to and get reassurance that they were doing a
good job. I can’t believe how much this
impacted me and I only saw him a few times a year in his office. He found out about 3 months before he died
that he had a very rare cancer. He’d had
some symptoms but ignored them, probably because he was super busy. His wife started a blog and wow, she have an
amazing faith in God. So did Dr Collins.
I took over a project at work for someone who was going on
leave. I wanted to ask why but didn’t
dare because I actually have never met her in person so I had no clue what her
leave could be for. I happened to find
out she was going on leave for breast cancer.
She’s 39 and a mother of 2. It’s
a perfect coincidence and I’ve been able to share my story and offer support to
her. I might never meet her in person,
she lives in Boston! I don’t even know
what she looks like! But we now have a
bond because of cancer.
Life is weird and confusing and scary. And great! Tonight Bobby was helping Micah
with some flash cards for school. Too cute! Helena turns 18 in 8 days. Wow!
She’s a senior and we’re talking about college. My mom just got back from a long summer away
from us. This is her 4th night
home, Micah spent the night at her house on her 2nd night home and will again on her 5th night home. Court (my brother), Christine, Avery and
Courtney are coming to visit for the first time since I’ve lived here. I received good news at all of my doctor
appointments (except maybe the orthopedic dr but that’s not life threatening so
I’m counting it as ok). We are living
and enjoying our lives and dealing with the bumps in the road.
