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Of what I was afraid
To tell you the absolute truth, I was not afraid I would die; I was afraid I would be damaged. Prepping for a colonoscopy, going into the hospital, being put under, being told of what was found: each of these caused concern for me. And if you’ve been reading along, you know my anxiety with…
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Not much to say
I am preparing to go have the procedure for which I have been preparing the last 24 hours. I have to say that of all the things on my mind, one shouts out the loudest: I can’t wait for dinner tonight.
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Do I have to fast the whole day?
As Christian disciplines go, I am better at some than others. There is one, however, with which I am an abysmal failure. I don’t fast well. I can deny myself things. I can deny myself foods and drinks and favorites. I just can’t not eat. I need something. My blood sugar gets low, I get…
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The Day I Turned Old
I’ve put off the visit for too long they tell me. I don’t have a good reason just money and time and perfection or procrastination. She asks me the usual questions about diet and exercise whether I drink or smoke; this time I find the questions funny: Have you had a drink in the last…