"That's life and we get on with it"

I have to tell you, dear bloggy friend, that today has been a !"*&% kinda day.

Today was the day for my annual mammogram - just routine. Before I went my friend said "Oh I'll see you at the clinic - I'm getting my biopsy results but they've already told me really."

It was a shock as I didn't know she'd had tests. So I prayed all the long way there.

After my test I sat with her and her daughter. And yes, she does have cancer.

She is so brave "Oh well, that's life and we just get on with it, don't we?" she smiled.

I left her to go for a girly lunch and shopping trip with her daughter and then they are off to break the news to an elderly relative. I am seeing her again later.

Once I'd left them and no longer had to put on a brave face about how she has caught it early, wonderful treatments these days etc I just felt as heavy as lead.

Normally after my check up I always go to the local fabric store for a treat. My friend said "Enjoy your treat!" cos she knows that's where I go after hospital. I just wanted to come home but I didn't, I remembered what she'd said and "I got on with it" but the joy in my treasures found is somewhat lost but they will keep me busy ~smile~

The store had a half price sale on so I should have halved the budget I had set myself before entering the store but hey no - not today.

So if you have time to spare a prayer - I have a lovely friend who could do with a few right now.

L.x.