It Was a Day…

Oof, Today was everything I thought it would be, with a few extra surprises thrown in. Let’s start at the beginning…

First thing in the morning, we found out that my husband’s friend died. NOW- this is not the devastating event you might think it would be. Larry was diagnosed with ALS about five years ago. His condition deteriorated to the point where he was severely disabled, and he lingered like that for the last couple years. It was too much for the family to handle, so he was in a facility. They were paying nine thousand dollars a month for extra aides because his needs were so high. I’m not sure how they were managing that, but I know they had a GoFundMe for him.

Anyway… it’s hard to even imagine how his wife and kids are feeling. Relieved? Sad? Angry? At any rate, it really put my day in perspective. Yes, I had some slightly unpleasant tasks, but I can walk, talk, eat and breathe on my own. I’m lucky!

In addition to appreciating my good health, I worked some treats into my day. I started off at Starbucks…

…and then went to my appointments. First up was the bone density scan- that one is so quick and easy. Then the mammogram, which is uncomfortable but not really painful for me. THEN, the ultrasound. I was a little freaked out, because the technician did both breasts, told me I was done, looked at something on her screen and then said she wanted to do the right one again. What? WHY? Gulp.

Unlike the mammogram and bone density scan, they give you the results of the ultrasound right away. Well, almost. I sat in the waiting room for almost an hour, and that was not a good time to be kept waiting. I had plenty of time to imagine them coming out to tell me I had cancer. No, they wouldn’t say that. They would just tell me I need a biopsy. And they wouldn’t say it in the waiting room. I imagined the scenario: “Jenny, can you come back to the office for a moment?” I wondered if I would need chemo in addition to surgery. And how would this all fit in with the wedding in July? I tried to read, but I was pretty distracted.

FINALLY, the technician came out, apologized for the wait, told me everything looked good and I was free to go. HALLELUJAH!!! I could have hugged her, I was so happy.

Back in my car, I was starving. Luckily I had a treat waiting for me!

Then it was home to load Sylvie in the carrier for the vet. My sister suggested covering the carrier- she said when they’re scared their first instinct is to hide, which they can’t do if the carrier is uncovered. I think it really helped- Sylvie seemed much less agitated.

She got her shot, and I was delighted to discover that rabies is only one dose. We’re done! Except for getting her spayed, which I’m obviously dreading. They want to wait until she’s six months old, and I’m fine with that.

Everything had gone pretty smoothly up to that point, but here’s where I had some unexpected snafus. I went to pay the vet and realized I DIDN’T HAVE MY WALLET. I remembered I had taken it out at home to see if I had enough to pay in cash, and I guess I never put it back. Luckily I was able to Zelle them.

Then, I got in the car, started home… and my gas light came on. ARRRRG! I knew I had enough gas to get home if everything went well- but I kept imagining getting into a huge traffic jam and running out of gas with Sylvie in the car. Obviously I couldn’t stop for gas because I didn’t have my wallet. And on top of all that, I realized I had several calls from the school. NOW what???

The school had a code red lockdown, that’s what. There was a shooting threat, but not an actual shooter. The police were there and everything was eventually determined safe, but the code red disrupted several AP and AICE tests that were being held.

Finally I made it home. I did not run out of gas; my wallet was there; everyone was safe and sound. PHEW.

Sylvie had a treat of her own…

What a day. I collapsed in bed for a lovely, lovely nap.

MayBloPoMo update- Noemi is also joining the madness. Check her out!