The Beginning of the Good

Wow! 

I actually had the most unbelievable news today.

After more than a month of constant worrying about my dad, I get to report that after his biopsy on Monday . . . Drum roll . . .

He does not have cancer!!

What?

How can that be?

Why did the PET Scan light up like a Christmas tree?

What were those strange lymph nodes???

My family has been so worried. My mom has been a crying mess.

I have been so upset that I was having such a hard time trying to be creative enough to write.

And here we are, no cancer.

Wow!

So, I decided that this is officially the beginning of the good.

Life is good.

Everyday is a beautiful gift.

I am so happy.

(I need to have a huge cry and get out all of these mixed-up emotions. 

I still am afraid to believe it fully. I feel tentative.)

Should I wait for the next shoe to drop?

My answer this time is a loud and passionate N-O!!

So, here I sit, in front of my computer and happy to be writing. 

I often think how one moment can change the rest of a person’s life.

One chance meeting.

One wrong word.

One doctors visit.

One kind gesture.

That’s all it takes.

Lately, I have noticed how crazy and inconsiderate people are acting. Not many drivers seem to care about pedestrians, stop signs, or even common courtesy. I make an extra effort to do things like slow down in parking lots, take turns, open the door for people, and give an extra smile or two. When I do those things, something very special happens. That person smiles back. The pedestrian thanks me. The person I opened the door for then later helps an elderly with a heavy bag.

I guess with the great news I just received, I am feeling sentimental. But I do believe that niceness is infectious. (But then again, so is meanness.)

I got news for you- niceness is better.

The beginning of the good.

I feel such relief. I can’t wait for the good to continue.

Have a Good and Nice-filled day,

Meredith