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Electrical storms are going to wipe out the Internet (perhaps forever). You have one day left to write about your passions: what do you want to say to the blogosphere in 300 words or less?
Feb 10, 2010. A day that could have changed my life forever. A day I have not even been brave enough to write about…until now.
For more then 6 days I had been experiencing THE headache of all headaches. Throw in bouts of dizziness, issues with word retrieval, falling down, and I was scared. Rush to the Doctor. Something big and bad is going on. Doc admits, we need to look for a brain tumour.
Time for an emergency CT. Hubby by my side, we head to the ER.
This pain, this event, the look in my Docs eyes, it shook me to my very core. My life didn't pass before my eyes, but thoughts of my children, my Husband alone, did bring tears to my cheeks. Found myself a quiet place, knelt down and sent up a prayer.
Ping ping…CT test underway.
Pace pace…wait for the results.
The best possible news. I had gotten myself into a cycle of migraine pain that my body could not snap out of on its own. A few hours in the ER, a couple of IV’s and I could go home. CT scan. Normal.
Through this terrifying experience I have been blessed! I have discovered my true passion. It’s not the big things. It’s not just family, friends, food, blogging or travel.
It is recognizing the miracle of the little moments of every single day.
It’s in the giggle of my girls.
It’s the smell of my Hubby, discovered lingering on a sweater long after he’s gone to work.
It’s the unexpected coffee with a girlfriend.
It’s that last bite of brownie.
It’s every comment of love from bloggy friends.
It’s the feeling of sun on my face.
My passion, it’s all the little things, and I am grateful for every single one.
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46 comments:
That's great that everything turned out to be ok. That would be so unnerving! It's all about the little things in life!
A dose of the reality of the goodness of our lives. That can sometimes be the best medicine. Sorry for the sad circumstances that caused so much worry, but glad it brought you to a place of gratefulness. Holly:)
Beautifully written....very heartfelt and touching.
Just left a message on the wrong post. For god's sake...
I am so glad you are okay. Must have been very scary. The great thing is, like you said, that it reminds you of what is truly important in life.
Take care of yourself!
I'm happy to hear that you are okay. I've never had a migraine in my life, but my wife routinely gets them, and I know the anguish she suffers with them.
Sometimes God sends things our way as a wake-up call. When we lose sight of the things that matter, something like this comes along to bring back our perspective. We then realize what matters most is right before us in the simple every day things.
How scary! So glad you are okay. I only have migraines when pregnant. they are awful. Glad you got sme iv meds and some relax time and are good to go now!
Thanks for the reminder about the important things in life. It seems that so often it takes a scare like that to really put things in perspective. Glad things will be ok!
This is beautiful -- thank you for sharing!
I'm SO glad that you are okay. It's not like we don't know what's really important in our life, but sometimes these things help to *truly* put things in proper perspective. Stay well.
so glad you are ok, love the comment of your hubby's lingering smell...I too find that sometimes and it stops me in my tracks, but the feeling of sunshine on your face, oh so heavenly.
i am glad to heart everything came out ok with it. we all need those wake up calls at times...could not help but smile at your list of simple things...
Sometimes there is a pressure build-up in our lives and it all comes out as symptoms of something else.
Be calmer, take things less seriously if you can.
Secretia
That is so sweet. I am SO thankful you are ok, that you survived this big scare.
Thanks for sharing!!!
Lovely post! Those little girl giggles do make it all worthwhile and I'm glad you have your health!
so glad everything is ok! It sometimes takes something big to make us realize what really is important. Enjoy the sun on your face, the lingering smell of your hubby and your little ones giggles!
Angela
Beautifully written, well-chosen words expressing your heart. I'm so sorry you went through so much. Why does it take us situations like these to remind us of all we take for granted?
Glad you're okay!
First, I'm so glad you're okay. Second, what a sweet post. I think that everyone needs a little nudge, to remind themselves what living really should be. CAT scan CLEAR! That's all that matters!
Beautiful post.
I'm so very glad you are okay. It can be scary when things go wrong with us that are out of our control. Since my surgery I have learned to be grateful for the little things. It's easy to forget how wonderful those little things are.
Thanks for the prayers and hugs :)
WOWEE!!!!! That is a blessing!
Good to know about the positive result of the scan, and yes its the last bit of brownie that gives happiiness.
Beautifully written and well done. You deserve to go!
WHat a beautifully well written post. I am so sorry you had to be scared and be in pain - I am so HAPPY you are ok.
Hopefully that happened for a reason and the reason is that you will win the contest and go to BlogHer for FREE!!!
Right?!
PS. I absolutely love my husbands smell too.
I've got an award for you at my place:)
Anat
What a beautiful post. Sometimes I think life throws us a curveball so that we stop running on auto-pilot and actually look around to appreciate what we have.
Glad everything turned out okay. I'm glad something good came out of it though!
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you are better...very scary what you went through! It is the little things we need to be aware of, because those are the things that matter most. I love your list!
What a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing it.
Growing up we always hear "As long as you have your health you have it all" but I don't think we ever believe it until it knocks on our door.
Glad you're okay.
Wow ... I had a little miracle moment yesterday... a chat with my 8 year old, face to face, eye to eye, low tones and totally in the moment. I felt like we were one.
I just found your blog..and love it.. you have a new follower!! yay!!
I can't even begin to imagine the level of fear you had going through that experience. Thank God it was not the tumor. And it certainly does call up a world of gratitude for our blessings when things like that happen. Loved the post!
I loved this writing piece and that it had a happy ending!!
So glad you are ok!! Wonderfully written and heart felt!
So happy you are feeling better and that you were able to get the pain under control, tumor free! :)
Sweetie, that is an amazing ordeal, and I couldn't agree with you more.
Unfortunately, one of my other blogger friends (who shall remain nameless)is not as lucky as you. She underwent surgery for a tumor that's been there for "decades". We are waiting for the test results on the tumor. Stuff like this hits you from the side. Hugs, and more hugs. xo d
I agree, it's the little things that count. I think you are awesome!
Wow--you get my vote! I couldn't even begin to compete with something like. Great job (not to mention I am glad you are ok!)
This is an absolutely awesome post! I have had a few scary big tests as well, and I remembering being in that machine, wondering how it was possible for all those thoughts to go through my mind at once!
I have an award for you too!
That's beautiful and I totally hope you win!
Um, now I'm sitting in a coffee shop crying! thanks (I think!)
My husband & I had a 'scared stiff' experience involving an emergency cscan. It does change everything. At the time, you probably couldn't imagine that it was just a migraine thing and you'd be going home that night. We were in a very similar situation.
It changes everying. Excellent post. Good luck! and stay healthy, cuz that's all that really matters.
Tricia!
I tried to find an e-mail account to respond to but failed! Hoping you pop back over and see this.
So sorry to hear you had to suffer through a similar situation. I'm not sure I did the terror justice in so few words, but having been there...you know.
The silver lining truly was and is that I am able to shrug off some of the little things and take joy in the moment more often. Not my strong suit beofre:)
Thanks so much for your sweet words.
MM
congratulations on being one of the ten finalists!! Wooho!
This is great, I hope you win..!!!
Congrats on making the finals!
I'm so glad that your scan was clear, and that it helped to bring you clarity, too. What a gift.
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