Just Breathe

As I walk into my home this afternoon, after being at the dermatologist office for a full body scan and 3 more biopsies, I decided I would treat myself to some mindless television. So, I plopped on the couch and turned on the TV to catch up on my DVR. About half way into my show I realized that I had spaced and heard nothing. My thoughts weren't on the mindless show that I was treating myself to, instead my mind was thinking about the three chunks of skin taken off my body.  My mind likes to race to this place I like to call "mela-la-la land" (melanoma land).  Why is it that your mind always thinks of the most horrible things that can happen? Is it because it is whats to come? Or....is it just allowing you to see how terrible it could be? I'm not sure, but I hate visiting "mela-la-la land".

Today, as I begin the phone call countdown of my 9th, 10th, and 11th biopsies, I remind myself to step back, relax, and just breathe. 

Sharing this pic from one of my favorite blogs Respect the Rays.