Wednesday, November 20, 2013

A Rainy Day – Day 20


Exactly six months ago I had my first mammogram. It didn’t go so well and, long story short, I had a single mastectomy less than a month later.

Today is my second mammogram and the upside is it will only take half the time.

I desperately want to be mindfully grateful for a clean scan but the superstitious part of me believes that if I wait to do that, I’d be jinxing myself.

So instead I will focus on the peace I found last night, standing outside, in the dark, in the rain.

Our first drops of this year’s rainy season came softly. No wind, no lightning, no thunder.

While I am actually a huge fan of monster thunderstorms, standing briefly under the gentle rain was calming and cleansing. I fell asleep to the mild drumming pretending the water was washing away my fear.

When I step into the mammography machine in a couple of hours, arm above my head, I will close my eyes and go back to the pitter-patter sound in my head.

The rain came late this season but it came just in time for me. And I am grateful.


NOTE: If you’re late to my 30 Days of Gratitude, here is some context.

2 comments:

  1. Hi there Stacey! I was actually just checking out a few of your posts and had quick question about your blog. I was hoping you could email me back when you get the chance, thanks!

    Emily

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    1. Hiya Emily! I would be happy to answer any questions but am slightly embarrassed to say I can't figure out how to email you from here. When I click on your name it takes me to a mini view of your Google+ account. A cool feature but no steps closer.
      My email is my first & last name at gmail - feel free to ask away.

      All the best,
      Stacey

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