Gratitude

This being the month of expressing gratitude, I would be very remiss if I did not express gratitude to my loving Heavenly Father for the blessings he constantly blesses my life.

During this hectic time last week I have had my annual medical check up with my Primary Care Physician.

I was then sent for my yearly mammogram.

I received a phone call the next evening telling me they found suspicious spots on the ex-rays and I needed to go to a specialty Breast Clinic in another hospital for more tests the next morning which was Friday.

Last year I had also had to have second tests and an ultra sound..

I thought maybe what they had seen before, had grown.

I was nervous.

I waited nervously in my gown after the last tests, as my life flashed before me. Three doctor and Hospital appointments in just a few days makes you feel very vulnerable.

I kept thinking I don’t have time for breast cancer, with the weddings, showers and Thanksgiving and then Christmas! But then, WHO DOES have time for a life threatening illness.... None of us is exempt!

Why would I be any more special than say, my brother in law who is my age with renal lung cancer, or my nephew who is fighting brain cancer right now. I prayed so hard the tests would be negative and clear.

My heart and prayers go out to ALL who are suffering...

When the Specialist and nurse finally burst through that little room I was waiting in, with huge smiles on their faces and happy news, I felt my prayers had been answered.

I felt on top of the world and a humongous burden was lifted.

Now I can handle all the busyness of the next couple months and with much gratitude in my heart.

I Love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

This Thanksgiving will have so many special reasons to be grateful.

"Mammogram a few minutes for a lifetime!")

Ladies take care of your health!