We had some unexpected good news this week. Out of concern that he was developing pneumonia, Chris' oncologist scheduled a last minute chest scan this week. There's something going on in his lungs, but it's not pneumonia and it's not cancer.* His lungs are still clear. And we got that update without a weeks-long, emotionally fraught waiting period.
I was in the car today and realized that I was in a really good mood. This is a novelty. Right now I'm generally okay or not okay, but the last few days have been good, smiling kind of days.
Inner dialogue: Why am I in a good mood? Hmmmm... Chris doesn't have cancer in his lungs right now, and the boys are loving school.
That's it. Seriously guys, the bar is pretty low these days. (For more on simple life goals, see this previous post.)
* For the curious or medical types, it's probably a toxic reaction to chemo that the doctor describes as sort of chemical pneumonia. That sounds really bad unless you're comparing it to cancer.
Well, I'm in a good mood now too! Though I'm sorry Chris is having trouble with his lungs.
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