So, when we tried to get term life insurance for the two of us and they denied me due to ‘unusually high bilirubin levels’ I wasn’t suprised. I took a deep breath and slowly let it go.
While I thought the age was 70, I understood maybe God had other plans. So, I dramatically twittered my goodbye’s. I updated my facebook status telling all my friends how they were loved. And then I took myself to the doctor and bravely underwent extensive testing. (Blood work and an ultrasound.)
The weekend was long while I awaited my fate. While I researched liver failure and gallbladder cancer, I made sure to be extra loving to my husband and children. I began to see the colors of the earth brighter and more alive than ever before. And each breath I took I made sure was one I wouldn’t take for granted.
I stopped counting calories. I gave up my scale checking habit. By golly, if it was my time, I wasn’t going to go missing out on the finer things of life.
And then Monday came, along with it, the phone call with the destiny of my life.
“Summer, it’s Dr. M. Your results are back.”
Dramatic Pause.
“It appears there is evidence of gall stones. But, your gallbladder isn’t inflamed so there’s no action needed at this time.”
Shocking Pause.
“So, you’re fine. No issues at all. I’ll send you the lab work to forward to the life insurance company. Take care!”
Little does she know, (or maybe she just didn’t have the heart to tell me), gall stones can turn into cancer.
Also, I have had a sore throat off and on for a month.
A MONTH!
So, I’m thinking throat cancer.
In fact, I better go to Web MD right now and get to diagnosing this immediately.
I loved you all.
***Please know, I was mostly joking in this post. I don’t really think I’m dying. I’m not a worrier about my health. I just like attention. ha ha ha.*** =)
© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”
We are kindered spirits I feel. or at least separated at birth, or the brain stem, cause we think an awful lot alike…
oh no! You should def make the most of your time!!! I think I will skip the calorie couting just to show my support for you. I’m nice like that.
You’ll be fine! But you’re very much like me. I worry constantly and about everything. The worry I had only for myself before has extended so that I worry about my kids and me all the time. ALL THE TIME! Everything is something to worry about in my world!
ummm don’t turn into a hypochondriac….if you think time is short don’t waste it thinking about what may steal it away. it is a proven fact that those who focus on the good and live in joy can overcome the most horrible disease (ask my grandma) she may have passed-away but she defeated her disease by not letting it steal her life.
you are young, beautiful, and healthy…with a gorgeous family. your whole life is before you. you are right to treasure every moment given.
I used to be a worry wort when it came to my health, but after my mom had ovarian cancer and beat it, i figured life is too short to worry about every little thing. I do worry too much for my son and his future, and the lives of my family members. That’s something I can’t control.
That was one of THE most entertaining posts I’ve read in a LONG time! Thanks for the giggle!
I never thought I’d live to be older than 30! And yet, here I am! It’s kind of funny about the life insurance though. Hope your throat feels better in time for summer!
Oh my. I hope your throat feels better! What if its… gulp… the swine flu?!?! HAHAHA.
you are too funny – hope you’re feeling better soon – I’ve had gallstones and if you want the CHEAP non-painful, non-surgical way to get rid of them let me know – I passed a BUNCH of them about a year ago.