| Definitely an "E-Ticket" ride , and today is no different. But as of this moment, a very long day of phone calls, chasing my tail, following up and explaining and re-explaining things to many front desk personnel at doctor offices and hospitals. Oy! But, this isn't going to be about my guilt for looking elsewhere outside of my current Surgeon here at Whidbey, nor my fear of getting someone hurt or angry, or as Marilyn called it, emotional blackmail. No, this is about being "set free". Yes, I finally have an appointment in Seattle on Tuesday with a surgeon Dr Kaplan recommended. He specializes in Breast surgery, and cancer. I need to get information to him via my doctor's office, and the data from WGH Imaging and Diagnostic. Edie answered the phone, and when I told her I needed my films because I was seeing another surgeon for a 2nd opinion, I heard across the wires, a resounding, "Good For You!" -- yes all in caps! Dumfounded, I said, really? I'm afraid that Dr K will be upset, and Edie said, in a strong, secure voice, "No, he will probably think that you really care about your health!". That meant so much to me, to hear her say that, and with such conviction! Thank you dear lady, you don't know just how important those words mean to me during this process. [And, as a bonus, since they did find my records that were missing on Thursday, were at the surgeons office, Edie said she'd call them today, and on Monday pick them up, and have them at WGH, ready for me to pick up and bring by hand to Dr H on Tuesday. This way, I don't have to explain things to the folks at the Surgeon's office. And, Dr K, won't be in his office to look at them before Tuesday, so it's not a problem, and pretty timely even.] Now, just to keep the theme of "E-Ticket" afloat -- it's starting to get dark(ish) and that's when my thoughts turn darker. Dang! Well, as I watch my two cats looking like designer pieces sprawled on furniture, I can't help but sigh at their exquisiteness; and amazing souls; and generous hearts and I just ..simle.
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