2018–FAMILY TIME IN THE COOL PINES IS CUT SHORT—a

After celebrating The Fourth up north at
Our cabin with Steven’s family, we
Returned to our desert home earlier than
Planned, because, rather than enjoying our
Three day stay in the cool mountain air, Will
Had felt so unwell as to have spent our
Entire getaway in bed—As you may recall
He’s been feeling poorly, off and
On, for the past couple of weeks, so once
We’d packed up and settled in the car
(With Steven at the wheel), I called
The doctor, who, upon returning my call
Suggested we come in for blood tests, and
By the time we arrived at her office
An abdominal ultra sound had been scheduled for
That same afternoon  (I love this young internist who
Practices ‘old time’ medicine in that she really serves
The needs of each patient!  She (Dr. L) is
My doctor.  Will’s physician (Dr. J), who
Practices with mine, is on vacation)
Upon hearing that Will has felt unwell, off and on, for
The past two weeks, my doctor requested
Test results STAT, and we received
Her next call at home before 5pm at which
Time she said the ultrasound was non conclusive—too
Much gas to get a clear picture
At 8:30, this morning, my doctor’s office
Rang again to relate concern about the results of
Will’s blood tests, so he was scheduled for a cat-scan, STAT
And presently, we’re home, awaiting those results ...