everyone deserves a summer vacation

... at least that's what i keep trying to remind myself. :)

i was hoping to get pathology results back on friday. when i hadn't heard anything yet on friday by 4pm, i called the oncologist's office and learned that she had left early for her week of vacation. i realize the lab may be a little backed up too with people taking more time off over these nicer summer weeks.

i'm choosing to believe the lab delay is associated with these external factors and is not indicative of a more complicated diagnosis. i understand that the identification of reed-sternberg cells in the biopsy is a quick hodgkin's indicator. (reminder: hodgkin's is what i'm hoping for...our best-case scenario!)

peter often expresses frustration around the fact that as the closing attorney he has many clients preparing to close in a given week; to each client their individual closing (new home, business, etc.) is the absolute most important thing in their life, and they expect immediate attention and hand-holding each step of the way. today, i've become that impatient client who can't believe someone could possibly have a summer vacation or anything else to do right now. ;)

i'm hoping those pathologists are burning the midnight oil this weekend (identifying lots of reed-sternberg cells!) and getting a report ready for us to receive on monday or tuesday. in the meantime, i'm enjoying: feeling more comfortable, a beautiful morning on bristol harbor with my husband, looking forward to visits with friends this afternoon and my family this evening, and being able to finally take a shower tomorrow!