One day I found out that it was National Limerick Day. I didn’t even know there was a National Limerick Day. I investigated other “days” and found out that September 7th was National Grateful Patient Day. So, this grateful patient will start her post with a limerick:
There was a patient in a flimsy gown,
Who was also wearing a frown.
She was getting a bad cold,
And feeling cold and old,
She wanted another garb, truly, hands down.
Now for the grateful patient part. This patient is grateful for colonoscopies. I know you’re thinking, “What?!” Due to a family history of colon cancer, my doc knows my colon like the back of his hand; I‘m monitored every so often. Due to the prep, I have to schlep (run) to the bathroom every so often, but “BC,” (before colonoscopies), colon cancer was often found too late. At least a colonoscopy gives me a fighting chance. Although March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, if in any month you have concerns, “march” yourself over to a doctor’s office.
There’s “Stress Awareness Day.” We all have a boatload of stress; it’s part of life, but I think it’s how you deal with it that counts. You can use it to your advantage, making you a stronger person, physically and/or mentally. It can make you a better athlete, doctor, actor, etc. There’s also a National Puppy Day. Talk about a stress reliever, (or should I say a stress retriever).
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