Spirit in the sky……

I have had an incredibly tiring week.  Taking care of Cosmo has been exhausting both mentally and physically.  He is doing great though and loving all the extra attention and love from his Mama.  We went back to the vet Tuesday (24th) for a check of the healing process and he is doing fabulous….the incision has healed well.  So just when you think you have gotten outta of the woods…they drop the big “C” on you…

Yes, Cancer.  The adrenal gland tumor proved to be cancerous….a very rare one.  On the upside, the liver biopsy they collected was clean and everything else looks healthy.

How am I coping with all this…..surprisingly well.  Oh….I’m tried, but I’m not defeated…not by a long shot.  To put it simply….I have faith.  I have my God and my Angels to back me up and that is who I have been leaning on throughout this whole experience.  I’d like to share a little story, a bit long I’m afraid, but here goes…..

I have always noticed that 3’s seemed to be a large part of my life….I think the first time I really became aware was when my son was born….3/3/83 and our phone number in our very first home….ended in 3333.  They just kept “popping up” like that throughout my life.  I did a little research and found that number is very significant meaning in the Angel community….especially if 3 or more are together.  You can read about their significance and meaning here.

The day we took Cosmo in for his surgery….I was so very nervous and I had prayed so very hard for my God and my Angels to watch over him and keep him safe.  Just before we were to turn into the vet parking area a large white van pulled in front of us…..the license simply read ‘333’.  I just smiled….felt a huge sense of relief and peacefulness settle over me.  I knew all was well…..and it was….Cosmo came through the surgery and has continued to do better than expected.  The surgery was on a Thursday and they kept him through the weekend monitoring him closely.   Removing an adrenal gland is a very difficult and tedious surgery and patients have to be monitored closely for blood pressure spikes and heart issues.  Cosmo had none….he had a perfect recovery.

Upon hearing the news that the adrenal gland was cancerous, I again turned to my Angels and God for help.  While my husband was driving home….I was praying and just as I said my ‘amen’ I looked up and saw another white van.  My eyes were drawn immediately to the license plate and yes….the numbers ‘333’ were contained on the plate.  I smiled, and as if that was not enough, when we turned the corner I saw a gas station ahead and displayed in neon red on their signage was again ‘3.33’.  Tears filled my eyes…..not of sorrow, but of joy.  My prayers were heard….so no matter what lies ahead I know I can depend on their support and strength to see us through.

Today, Wednesday the 25th, we meet with the oncologist.  Just as I was heading out the door, I looked down into the ‘sea of clover’ that comprises my front yard and my eyes went right to a small and delicate 4 leaf clover.  Now, I know….no threes, but I still took it as a positive sign that all was well.  I remembered, how as a child I used to spend hours lying on my tummy, searching for 4 leaf clovers in our front yard.  To have one practically ‘jump up’ and kiss me…..yeah….I’m thinking that is a very good thing…..and it was.  The meeting with the oncologist went well.  As far as they can tell, Cosmo is cancer free now and doing better than expected.  We do need to continue to monitor him closely and have some blood work done a few times a year, but the prognosis is good.  The oncologist says, “what a blessing that you came in for the mri”…..these cancers are silent killers that offer little to no symptoms until it is far to late.  The fact that we came in for an MRI due to back trouble…..which led to an ultrasound…..which led to the surgery to remove the adrenal gland…which proved to be cancerous and was surgically removed without complications….

Dare I say Miraculous…..yes!

I know that no one can predict if the disease will come back or strike some where else, but I’m so very grateful for now and knowing that my Angels and my God are looking out for me and my sweet Cosmo…..feeling blessed…..