Each day is a Bonus

I had a bit of a scare this last week. The routine mammogram found something abnormal in my breast.

I was afraid.

I made an appointment for a diagnostic mammogram and then waited.

The days were long, and I found myself reflecting on my life…

I knew if there was cancer, it was early enough they could probably just remove it.

Yet still – I worried.

I thought about what I would do differently with my children and Geoff.

That week I found that I was more apt to pause and immerse myself completely in the moment with my children. Geoff held me longer. We were more affectionate. I could see the worry in his eyes and I’m sure my eyes mirrored the same back.

The day finally came for the diagnostic.

I changed into the satin pink robe they gave me and joined three other women in the waiting room.

Two were cancer survivors. They shared their stories and then the technician called my name. The ladies wished me luck in unison.

After the mammogram and ultrasound, I found myself sitting alone in the hospital room awaiting my outcome. There was a beautiful photograph of mountain flowers in Albion Basin. I breathed in those cheerful flowers.

The doctor came in and quickly rounded the bed. He reached out for my hands and then clasping them said, “Your cancer free! You don’t have to worry!”

I found tears splashing onto my cheeks and I breathed out a sigh of relief.

Then I started crying for the other women that day that would hear something different.

I am so grateful for this experience.

Every day is a gift, a bonus from God.

I thought long and hard about what I would do if I knew I had only 6 months to live or what if I only had 50 more years to live??? 😊

What would I do with my time?

I know.

I would make more time for JOY.

More JOY with the people that matter most to me. Less stress. (Don’t stress the small stuff Donna!) I will count my blessings every day and thank God for this beautiful life.

What will you do to experience more joy with your family today?

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