There was a letter for me today from Breast Test Wales. The results of my mammogram. Though it was routine and I had no reason to suspect that anything was wrong, my tummy did a whoopy-flip when I saw it and I had to sit down before I opened it.
I'm fine. Phew.
Then I saw Elsie's email and my tummy went AWOL again.
Here am I stressing about what-ifs, and what if has happened for Winston. Like many others, I only knew him through his blog but he was funny, intelligent, wise, forthright and kind. He'd also had an interesting life with, I think, three divorces behind him. I was honoured to be on his blogroll and to have visits from him.
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I think it is as easy as a letter bringing results or an unexpected death of another that reminds us our time here is limited. We should enjoy life even when we hit bumps because it is what it is. Enjoy life at is fullest for we don't know what tomorrow brings.
Just sad, sad, sad. Winston/Charlie was an amazing friend, even though we never met outside our blog-world. He made our world richer, that's for sure.
Those result letters really make you feel wobbly..good, very pleased that you are fine. You just can't help getting the what-ifs...I had them when reading your post and then I read all about Winston...you just cannot help stop and think!!
I'm waiting for a results letter (other end, if you get my drift!)I hate the waiting. But you're right, we're wasting the time we have left worrying about what might not happen.
Glad yours is all ok.
Glad your mammogram was OK butsorry to hear about Winston...
I just visited Winston’s blog and read all of the generous words written about him. I wish I had known him, had read his blog. I am saddened at the world’s loss of such a fine soul.
Thanks for the thoughtful post today...we all know we ought to make the most of our lives, but sometimes 'stuff' gets in the way.
Glad your test results came back ok. I've had a couple come back not so good (but follow-up testing showed everything was ok), so I always dread opening that envelope.
So sorry to hear about Winston's passing. As Susan said, it's a good reminder to appreciate each day we have.
I could feel the tension as I read what you'd read. Phew indeed. Now for some prayer.
You've been reminded at close hand regarding your own mortality and vulnerability so it’s perfectly understandable to be jumpy about these things at the moment. Actually it’s perfectly understandable to be concerned about these things at any point.
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