A Special Reason To Rejoice And Be Thankful For Life

A few days ago I had to take a test at the hospital, which was about the disease that my father developed years ago. The physical pain caused by the test was nothing compared to the anxiety and fear I experienced before having it.

It was difficult to get to the day of the exam, which I made thanks to my girlfriends’ help, but the worst part was to go back to the hospital to get the results. I felt I didn’t dare to open that envelope. I even considered leaving it there, so I called my family doctor to make an appointment, hoping she would open it for me. Yet, she asked me to send her a picture of the results, just like I do every time.

It meant I had to read that piece of paper, and since I was already informed about some medical terms related to that sickness, I could realize everything, or a lot, by myself. I can’t think of the feelings of people who are informed by their doctors about serious problems, or who read them first on the results. It must be very hard. I am not strong enough to face it.

I went to get the results alone in the evening, after work. I took the envelope home and decided to open it the next morning because at night everything seems more complicated, and I couldn’t call the doctor to ask for help.

I was holding my husband’s hand when he opened it at the breakfast table and read one sentence at a time as I asked him to do. I was crying and trembling (I told you I am not a courageous woman).

It was negative. I am not sick. I went on crying all day, thinking about the people who are not so lucky, and about their families. I send them all my love.

This weekend I have a special reason to be happy about and to be thankful, besides rejoicing for the wonderful girlfriends and husband I have. I am healthy. I promised myself I will love myself more, and enjoy every minute of my life. I will take care of my body every day, not only when I feel sick.

I hope my story will help you love your life, forget about all the little daily annoyance, and become aware of the wonderful world we are living in, and of the beauty and miracle of human life.

This is the article I wrote before taking the test:

Thank you Trista Signe Ainsworth for reminding us how important joy is in our life!

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