Well, it turns out that crying like a baby and fainting really work wonders.
For my second try of the MRI, I came in armed with my friend and neighbor, Barb. Barb was exactly what I needed - caring, thoughtful, rational, and full of stories of learning disorders and left-handedness.
Meanwhile, Kaiser had all the specialists lined up for me. Steve is known as the very best in putting in IVs. Stephanie is an extremely competent MRI technician. And Nurse Kathy from yesterday came in to check on me - commenting that my color was much improved from yesterday.
And to make me feel even better, the MRI technician told me that my surgeon, Dr. Haun, is the very best. The technician, in fact, had her surgery with Dr. Haun - making me realize that breast cancer is way too common.
So, today was totally fine. No sweating, no stars, no fainting, no apple juice or crackers. And I will be able to go on with the rest of my day - grocery shopping and playing with my little shadow named Kitty.
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi 1207-1273, written in 1230
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19 comments:
A great way to communicate, Meg, without having to deal with all the there, there's from those of us who have no idea what we're talking about. :-) Felt like I was there with you anyway. Lots of love from us all, accompanied with the usual grand profusion of Xs & Os, PKE
Way to work it, Meg. Whatever it takes to get the best IV putter inner in the business! I'm glad today was better. Thinking of you & sending love!
ps you are a great storyteller
xoxo gw
hi sweetheart. thanks so much for sharing this and yeah, it makes me feel like i'm in the room with me. after you've already left the room, i guess, but it's good to know what some of the daily, hourly ups and downs are. and good, good, good that all the people working with you are so respected.
Meggel--
It sounds like you are in wonderful hands-- soon you'll have the home phone of all the docs with that charm of yours (and amazing humor)... Sending truckloads of love and support.
xoxo, h.
and i have to say, that photo, so pretty. (kitty's not tooo shabby either! but really, it's all you girl.)
i am so proud to have passed on the family proclivity toward fainting. Good for you! All my love,susang
Meggins! You are beautiful AND funny! I'm beaming all my love and good karma your way.
Peace and strength.
Juls
bunny
thanks for the blog, it means a lot to be able to know what's going on in your world on a day-to-day. Thinking of you all day, every day!
You have a great attitude Meg! Keep it up! The blog is a great idea! Much love!!!
Dan and Danielle
Yet another reason to feel so proud. You are amazing. The blog is such a good idea for everyone and especially good therapy......honest, readable, funny and gutsy. It's what we all need. You go girl! Together we will lick this thing and it will soon be a thing of the past. Positive thoughts....always.
Tons of love, Mom XXOO
Dearest Meg,
This blog sez sooo much about you and reminds me of some of the reasons you are sooo dear to me and to eric -- your spirit, your sense of humor, your thoughtfulness and generosity, your resourcefulness, your openness to sharing yourself, your trust in the goodness of the world and your genuineness. I am very happy you have chosen to share your experiences with those of us who love you. You have enabled us to form a community of mutual support and affection. We love you, Sweetie :-)
Dearest Meg,
This blog sez sooo much about you and reminds me of some of the reasons you are sooo dear to me and to eric -- your spirit, your sense of humor, your thoughtfulness and generosity, your resourcefulness, your openness to sharing yourself, your trust in the goodness of the world and your genuineness. I am very happy you have chosen to share your experiences with those of us who love you. You have enabled us to form a community of mutual support and affection. We love you, Sweetie :-)
Wait, you have a learning disorder too?
I knew it.
great idea. keeps everyone up to date and you don't have to answer the phone, pay postage, or roaming charges.
keep writing and sharing your experiences. we're all rooting for you.
i'll be curious to hear if your mri machine is as obnoxious as the ones i've had.
xoxoxoxo
ken
Meggie: Good work on getting through this first part.
You know how pregnant moms write sweet things to their unborn babies? Write some hate mail to the thing in your boob. Maybe it will get the hint and sneak away one night while you're asleep.
And keep writing to all of us. It's a great idea
love you much,
Care
Meg,
This is certainly a hell of a thing to have to go through...but if "attitude is everything", you'll have this licked in a New York minute!!
Our best thoughts and positive wishes, Chris & Sher
Aww Meg. We are thinking about you deep in the heart of Texas. Kick cancer's proverbial ass.
Lots of love,
Becks, Jeremy, and not-so-wee babe Elliot
Meg...Thanks for allowing those of us that care about you to send out support to you. I'm sure you will overcome this ordeal with your
positive spirit and outlook. I am sending you a great big hug and hope that you are healing quickly. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. love, Bev Desch
Hi Meghan...
I just read your Mom's e-mail which directed me to this blog. WOW! You are getting tons of positive thoughts and prayers from the greater Dixon area; and I bake often and take requests for cookies and treats of all kinds!!! Hang in there...we love you!
Caitlin, Jason and Jess
meg
big love to you from all of us out in mass!! we love you more than words cans say!! big love to the big guy (eric hahaha) in your life. i saw your shining face through your gramma dode yesterday and i know i will see you smilin soon out here in ma. we are thinking of the whole kearney clan with warm thoughts!!
xoxox... meg & eric
xoxox to judy, jim & patrick
xoxo.. to all who support our meghan
p.s. patrick is only in alaska????
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