X marks the spot

This afternoon I went to the doctor's office to get "mapped" for my radiation treatments. My torso is full of Xs and apparently this image is not the universal sign for Dos Equis. Too bad!


Ok, so the word "full" in the previous paragraph was over the top, but I have 6 Xs and several dashes marked on me that are covered with clear adhesive tape. I am supposed to do my best to keep these from rubbing off of me or they will have to map me again. I promised them that I would follow washing instructions but this isn't the worst part. For the next 6 weeks, I will not be able to wear deodorant under my left arm and will possibly be stinky for the week. So, don't sit too close to my left side or down wind from me. I may smell a bit funky :-)


After my "mapping" appointment, I was walking through the waiting room to leave and noticed someone that I was sure I knew. I walked over and asked if she was Kendra. She said yes but didn't recognize me and had a blank stare on her face. Now, for me, this was like seeing a famous person. Why? Well, I follow her blog and laugh out loud when I read her stories because I think her sense of humor is similar to mine. I went up to her and expressed to her how great it was to meet her. I think she was blown away. Her husband kind of giggled at me and may have been thinking, 'any minute now, this lady is going to ask for Kendra's autograph.' At least that is what I thought he was thinking. Point to the story: I am going to have experiences that only those that have been here before me can understand and it is helpful to make these connections.


When I finally stopped talking to Kendra and left the office, I saw an older lady sitting in the lobby. I did not get a good look at her but I saw her hair and it reminded me of the way my grandmother wore her hair. As I walked by her, I smelled the perfume she would wear. When I turned around, the lady was gone. Now, I don't know if she had running shoes on but I am going to guess she just moves fast. As I approached the doors, the smell was gone. I got a chill and tears filled my eyes as I walked to my car. Was this my imagination? I can only imagine that this is a sign for me to know that things are going to be just fine. She would tell me to be happy and not to worry. I miss her a lot.


I love your guts!


Item #134: Signs are all around us. We just need to pay attention.