True and (hopefully) Funny

I believe that humor is an asset in stressful situations. When my dad was sick, I was Dr. Who, my mom Nurse What, and dad Patient Why Me. Unfortunately, he passed away 2 years ago.

Since my mom's recent diagnosis of metastatic BC, she has become Patient Why Me - I am currently searching for a new Nurse What.

I hope the following story reads as funny as it is when I tell it to people:

If you've ever seen "The Golden Girls" - picture "Sophia" -the cute little lady with alot of spunk. My mom is very much like this character - both physically and personality wise. She's a hoot!

We were sitting in front of the Pulmonary MD getting her thorocentesis test results.

As the doctor was discussing the results with us, I noticed my mom's head was widly bobbing up, down, and all around. This takes much concentration - so I knew it was a sign she was not hearing a word the man said!

I said "Excuse me doctor" turned to my mom and said "Mom, did you wear your hearing aid today?"

She looked straight at the doctor with a very serious face - the head still bobbing - and replied "No I did not -I do not want to hear any bad news today". Even though he was delivering devistating news, the doctor couldn't help but laugh!

This is why she calls me Dr. Who - I relay all the information to her on the ride home from each doctor visit.

Terese