A Little Scare Can Do You Good

Spring break is over and I managed to lose two pounds despite two road trips.  That, my friends, is nothing short of amazing!  Yet what kept me on track was fear.  I realized the odd sensation in my left breast was morphing into actual pain, which scared me deeply.  This autumn, one of my friends was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that first manifested itself in breast and shoulder pain.  Yesterday I finally got in to see my doctor and she thinks it is fine, just fibroids.  We'll know for sure after a mammogram on April 1 (first available).  But I'm taking this as a warning.  I've known for years that being overweight is a risk factor for things like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc., but I kept telling myself I had plenty of time to make necessary changes.  The thought that it might be too late filled me with such remorse.  Now that it looks like I have a second chance for health, I'm taking it!  The thought that I'd put myself at risk for leaving my beloved guys (hubby, son) and might never see my five year-old grow up was a bucket of cold reality over my head!