Monday, May 5, 2008

sharp pain and sudden fear

This morning Nancy woke up with a stabbing shoulder pain and a slight fever. A year ago she would have taken some Tylenol and waited to see if the discomfort went away.

But our new reality led to a phone call and a trip to the oncologist. Both her chest x-ray and blood tests were good. Most likely, she has developed pleurisy, a not uncommon malady in recovering cancer patients. So, we are on an anti-biotic, waiting to see if she gets better.

Another unsettling day living out the new normal of our lives. Another day wishing it was not so. Another day learning to cast our cares HIS way.

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