The nurse care manager just called to tell me my chest X-ray is negative.
That is a very good thing.
And Tuesday I have a consultation with a plastic surgeon who will reconstruct my boob. I just found out he's the head of the department, which also sounds like a very good thing. Maybe he's really good at making small-breasted women into large-breasted ones.
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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not that I'm cyber stalking you (which I totally am) but I just saw the post. Thank god about the chest-ray. must have been the xtra water and vegies. luv.
What is the significance of the x-ray? Whatever it is, I'm soo glad it's a very good thing! Are you talking "boob" as in boob as compared to boobs? And let's hear it for small ones! Isn't it nice knowing Eric loves you for who you are and not for your hooters?
puhleeeeese
lets not go the pam anderson route
we love you just the way you are!!
Boobs aren't all that they are made out to be....take it from an expert. Good news...what lovely words. I forgot to tell you that I have informed 100+ of my closest friends and family about this wonderful thing called Meg's blog. Soon the comments will out-weigh your thougts with all the well wishing and support. I always knew you were special but I thought that was because I'm your mother. Hugs and Kisses in profusion. Mom
yay on the good chest xray news.
sending you virtual cookies and lots of love.
xo,h.
Hurray for good news.
love to you, girlie.
Megan: From a survivor to another. You are doing everything right. This a beatable thing and stay on course. Your life is being ultered, however, you are a gem who is being polished and are beautiful, bright, intelligent and I hope to know YOU personally....not just through your Mother and Dad. You have a marvelous support team. Use as much humor as you can muster and strength will be yours as you go through this challenge. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Meg, Chessie called Frances and me the second she got your Mom's email. We all had a cry together for you and the whole family. So devastaed by the news, but so inspired by your attitiude and so convenced that you've made the right decision and that this horror will all soon be behing you. Love Frances and Toby Thacher
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