I had my long awaited MRI this morning. The results should be available next week. In the meantime, I will concentrate on having the best weekend that I can.
But first I want to tell all of you something. As many of you know, MRI’s are enclosed and noisy. And the noises they make are like ones you might expect during an intergalactic war. Last time I used visual imagery to deal with it. I visualized Space Invaders-type old school video game images advancing down the screen with each rapid series of “EEEEE! EEEE! EEEEE! EEEEE! EEEEE! EEEE! EH! EH! EH! EH! Chu chu chu chu chu chu.”
Today, I did something different. I thought about my new coping statement, “Never underestimate your team.” I visualized my friends and family. Yes, that means you, too. When I didn’t have a face to attach to you, I thought of the many words of comfort you have given me.
Thank you. I wish you much health and happiness.
Love,
Elizabeth
Beautiful post.
Thanks, Mom.
Thanks, Mom!
dear Elizabeth,
I am so glad you found such a good way to cope with all those horrid noises and jarring twists and turns that are the MRI. i hope your results are nothing short of excellent. and it’s good that you will be focusing on having a very pleasant week – end – you DESERVE it! this post is beautiful – just like you to think of others and revel in gratitude.
much love and light, XOXO
Karen, TC
Thank you so much, Karen! xoxo
Great coping mechanism, Elizabeth. I also had trouble with MRIs; the noise was so bothersome to me. My way of coping was to bring in a Rolling Stones CD and have the staff blare it. It drowned out a lot of the noise of the MRI machine.
Good luck. I’m hoping your results are good.
Thanks so much, Beth!
Good show of determination! I am hoping for good news for you.
Thanks, Cheryl!