i had the privilege of receiving a mammogram yesterday...i'm trying to see it that way...the relatively GREAT healthcare we have the privilege of having access to in our country really is such a gift, and early detection is a really good way to beat this thing...
i just got to thinking that since the beginning of all this, my body is really not my own anymore. For the rest of my life, there will be bloodwork and exams and mammograms, and they're not fun. Its kind of a pain(literally) and an inconvenience to have to continually arrange our schedule for all the appointments...but there's not so many anymore, they're not nearly so intimidating and if given the choice, i'd rather pay this price for the chance to fight a little more proactively. And i think it is good for my kids, who accompany me to a lot of the appointments, learning compassion for those who are ill and the realities of life and their way around a hospital, without traumatizing them!
When i was thinking about it, its not really so different as any other area of my life, it used to be mine, but now its His, to be used for His purposes in this life...and since this illness will be used by Him to accomplish His good purposes not just for me but for others around me(as all things are when we trust and love Him), throughout my life, something that was meant for evil has been transformed into something good. Which just amazes me!
And i will try not grumble about mammograms :) even though they are NOT one of my favorite things. But really, its not that bad and you should get one too if you are of age :)
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this is beautiful, dear friend... I'll be praying your bog does what you hope~ make God famous, and help someone...
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