seven days

i got the call.
"ms. mccullough...we need you to take the blood test NEXT friday.
this week was too soon."
i explained that the lab slip said to go today.
"yes...i know...but it is too soon. we will need you to go again in seven days".
i am going to get my doctor a calendar for christmas.
doesn't he know he is dealing with
an intensely emotional person here?
argh!

deep breathing.
i will go to yoga tomorrow.
i will get ready for the holidays.
i will drink tea and write my christmas cards.

second by second, i will get through the next seven days.