A wonderful day of waiting was before me today. I went to the women's imaging center today to have a screening to follow-up on my appointment for a breast lump.
During this time, I met the most wonderful women. The lady at the reception desk was so lovely and acted as if we knew each other for many years. She remembered details that we had discussed in 2007. What a joy to be remembered after such a casual encounter! The woman who performed the mammogram was also so cheerful and kind. We discussed our children and our lives and it was such an easy conversation.
I remember back not so many years ago that I would have never have had such conversation with someone in this setting. It would have been all about the task and not about the people that I've met along the way.
It didn't even matter that I had to wait 45 minutes to get into the room to get ready for the test and then another 20 minutes as the computer needed to re-boot. (Who hasn't been there with the computer re-boot a time or two?) It was peaceful and joyful to sit and be in the moment. I took the time to pray and to listen to others around me and to know that we are all connected in some way.
I did however let my weaknesses shine through as I returned to my "normal" day of being busy and wanting to get more "accomplished". My task list needed to be checked off and how would I do it all if I allowed myself to enjoy the company of so many kind women. I saw a little of myself in the radiologist that came to review my screening. She was in such a hurry. She had so much to accomplish, and didn't take the time to be in the moment. She only had on her mind the next room she had to be in to check another patient. It was clear it was not about the patient, but about the results or the test.
Lord, I pray that I leave behind the life of tasks and remain more in the life of people. Thank you for my day filled with the joy of waiting!
P.S. The test was fine and there is nothing to worry about. The lump is nothing except a bother. Peace and
joy to all.
Eileen
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Bless the Lord that the lump was "nothing" and bless the Lord that you had it checked out. I am blessed to be your friend. See you this weekend.
Amen! I need to remember the same thing as I get so wound up in all the household tasks to be accomplished and miss out on the people for whom I complete them.
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