Reflections from the Hospital Bed

It's now day 2 of post op and all going well. Firstly, we had great news this morning that the pathology report came back all clear and no cancer cells from the left breast. We didn't expect anything but with cancer, expecially agressive Triple Negative, you just never know. It's just one of those things with cancer. So this is very exciting news. Last night I had one of the nurses come in and introduce herself (as they do at shift change over). I said, "I already know who you are". She looked at my quizically and I then said, "have you seen any hummingbirds lately?". (Emma was the one who originally did research on the hummingbird way back in March...of course I look a little different with no hair now and when wearing my glasses instead of my contacts). She immediately teared up and came bounding over and gave me a big hug. The other nurse was unsure of why the instant connection! As Emma came in all night to do her rounds and check up on the blood pressure, temperature, pain relief, etc, she would also would give me a squeeze of the hand. She's an amazing nurse and I'm glad she's part of Team Laurice (along with all the other nurses of course...but there is a special connection here). She went around to all the staff last night saying, "my hummingbird is here". I look forward to having her on duty again tonight...when I'm a bit more "with it"! So Tony has started my day the past two days with an iced coffee and the newspapers. He's set to win the Husband of the Year Award I reckon! I should be out of hospital by Sunday...in time to enjoy Fathers Day with the kids and Tony and home which will be nice! Life is good!