Biopsy update: prayer works!

I am very happy to report that this morning’s bone marrow biopsy went extremely well. 

We arrived in good time (despite the early hour); they were ready for us right away; the doctor, nurses, and technician were all great — positive, competent, easy to understand; and — most amazing of all — the pain level felt like maybe a quarter of what it was the last time I had a bone marrow biopsy!

There can be no question that the prayers pouring in from all around the world made all the difference. I felt completely calm and while the procedure was actually underway I was able to focus on opening up to receive the blessings of all those prayers.

Interestingly enough, the nurse overlooked the note in my chart about giving me the same painkiller as during my previous biopsy. I didn’t think about it until I was already prepped for the procedure, but turns out it was totally unnecessary. 

We’re pretty convinced that the nurse missing that note was divine grace; it left my mind clear so I could be fully present to the experience of supportive calmness that surrounded me.

We were only there for about an hour, from start to finish. After all the anticipation and dread of the pain it was almost a little anticlimactic — for which I am exceedingly grateful!

Thank you, thank you, thank you. 💗