Hello, hello... here I am again making an appearance in another of the incredible initiatives of Mr. @galenkp. This time I leaned into the selection of completing a sentence, and I really got so into that writing that when I finished it I felt relaxed and fearless, it was amazing. I invite you to read it. Thank you!
One Monday, approximately two years ago, after my annual routine exams (mammography, breast ultrasound and bone densitometry), I went to my gynecological appointment (as I usually do every year) with the results of these tests.
The doctor examined me and took the sample for the cytology, (a test used to diagnose any abnormality of the cervix), reviewed the results of the studies performed and apparently everything was fine! I left the sample (from the cytology) with the girl at the lab, which is right next to the doctor's office, and went home happy.
I spent the whole week quietly, doing my routine work, everything was fine until I received a call on Friday afternoon, it was the secretary of my gynecologist, I was very surprised by that call, I answered and she passed me to the Doctor, he told me: "Mrs. Lopez I need you to come to my office first thing tomorrow Saturday morning, I urgently need to talk to you" "okay, I will be there", "I answered".
I could not sleep all night thinking about what I could have, I did not tell anyone.
At dawn, I took a shower, made coffee, got dressed and went to the clinic, at 8 in the morning I was in the office first thing in the morning. The doctor arrived at 9 a.m. (that hour of waiting took forever).
The secretary called me by my last name and put me through to the Doctor ...
THIS WEEKEND I FIND OUT THAT I ONLY HAVE ONE YEAR TO LIVE AND I really don't know what to do or what to think. For a moment I didn't believe it (this can't be happening to me), I left after spending more than an hour crying with my doctor, he tried to calm me down but didn't succeed. I left the office, the secretary offered me a chamomile tea, I drank it and when I was a little calmer I decided to leave.
I didn't know where to go or who to call, so I got in my car and drove around aimlessly. After a few hours of calming down, I went home and after thinking it over I decided to go to the beach alone for the weekend.
I called my daughters and informed them that I was going to the beach with some friends (a white lie) and of course I did not tell them about my pathology.
I went to Puerto Cabello/Carabobo State where there are spectacular beaches, I stayed at a 5 star hotel called "My best gift", located in front of a beautiful island called "Isla Larga".
It was already after 3 o'clock in the afternoon and I had not eaten anything, after getting to my room, I turned off my cell phone, put on my beach clothes and went down to the pool where I ordered a seafood salad, which I know they prepare it exquisitely in that place, accompanied by a bottle of apple wine.
The Doctor's words - Mrs. Lopez I regret to inform you that you have cancer in your uterus and you only have one year to live - I could not get them out of my head, I could not stop my tears from spilling down my cheeks.
Around 6 pm, I went for a walk along the shore of that crystalline beach where the sunset was reflected.
I don't know how long I walked, I only know that it was already dark, I sat down on the sand where a small swell was coming in and wetting my feet, I was meditating for a long time, when suddenly an older man sat down next to me and said -¿ what's wrong with you, why are you so sad and lonely?
For a moment I was scared but he with an angelic voice calmed me down and told me not to be afraid.-Calm down daughter-, I just came to tell you that during this year you should do what you like the most, also enjoy your family and friends to the maximum, but in the best way and without stress, you should live this year calmly and radiating much love, since the life that comes after this one will be even better, since in this one you were a good woman with your daughters, your family and your friends, you gave everything you had to give in this earthly life, now I need you in another life, everything will be fine".
I closed my eyes and felt a warm hug from that person, but when I opened them there was no one there, I started to cry again but in minutes I felt an inner peace that I could not explain.
I went back to the hotel, took a shower and went to bed, I slept all night very well, on Sunday I went to the beach and had a great time, I drank beers and ate fried fish with green plantain tostones and salad.
After noon I went back home, and you can't imagine how calm I was.
During that year I continued my life as usual and was very happy enjoying my daughters and grandchildren.
The end of this story, after that year has elapsed, is left to your imagination, dear friends.
So far my little story, thanks for reading it. I hope you didn't get annoyed and I hope you liked it. Blessings!
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