That’s Not Something You Hear Every Day #1
Rolling out of bed, I was proud of myself that I was up before the kids were leaving for school. My second-oldest, Michael, came up to me and boldly asked, “Mom, can I see your boob?” Now, that’s not something you hear every day.
Maybe I should explain. My son is not usually that impertinent.
Two days previously, my husband, Ken, removed the rest of the bandages (except for the few Steri-Strips right over the incision). The surgical oncologist had warned that many women were not prepared for the emotional impact of a mastectomy and if I was going to turn into a basket case, I wanted Ken to scrape me off the floor and make everything better.
I was fine, in spite of Dr. Williamson’s misgivings, and even showed my “boob” it to the kids. Never thought I’d see the day…
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You DeHaans are some gutsy people. Way to get things out in the open!
I’ve heard of some women who deal with the emotional impact by getting a rockin’ tattoo….um, wherever they want. I have someone I can recommend….I’ll even come with.
Of course, then it might be Ken turning into a basket case….
Okay Marie …. I may not have shared my missing breast to my son, but I beared my new and improved breast mound to my boy without him even asking. Oooops, seems as if my wonderful friend’s hubby also got a flash. What the heck does this cancer gig do to one’s modesty ????
Enjoying your humor as I follow your journey through words.
Carol,
Modesty? What modesty? I think I used to have that… what is it again?
-Marie