Yesterday was a great day due to great 'outcomes.' That's not to be confused with a good day with good 'outcomes.' The outcome great or good turns on the matter of control. I have always felt that if I was 'in control' of the outcome and the result was successful that made for a 'good' day. On the other hand, if I was NOT in control and the result was positive it made for a 'great' day because I was blessed; a recipient of good fortune both of which are beyond my doing.
Usually, I've noticed that those 'great outcomes' also ocurr on the heel of concerns if not angst. Recently, I've had both concern and angst over my wife, Gerry and our puppy, Yodie. For the past two weeks, my wife has been suffering from temple pain and headaches. She went to our family physician who believed she was dealing with a sinus issue and perhaps an infection. The doctor put her on an antibiotic. The issues did not resolve but worsened. My wife went back to the doctor yesterday and explained more adding that three weeks ago she had fallen in the yard while planting flowers. During the fall she struck the back of her head on concrete stones. Immediately, the doctor sent her to the hospital for blood tests, x-rays and CT scans. The doctor's concerns were that of a slow brain bleed or Eustachian tube dysfunctions, which can indicate other more serious issues.
Toy Poodle, Yodie is a backyard security guard. He chases away all critters that dare trespass,,i.e. Squirrels, Rabbits and those little ground Squirrels, 'Chipmunks.' Well, two weeks ago, Yodie bolted from his chair and immediately pulled up lame. The Vet determined that my boy likely strained or tore one of three cruciate ligaments. The Vet will not want to do surgery on such a small dog due to risks and believes the pup will heal if kept down. Keeping him down has not been a problem because the dog refuses to walk and only pees and poops if I tell him we are going 'bye bye cars.' I then take him to the back lot at the nearby Target Store where he does his job. For a solid week, I feared the local police would come calling asking me to explain my weird behavior noted on the Target Store's security camera.
Okay! Now you have the background information causing my personal concerns and angst. Well, yesterday was 'Halleilujah Day!' About four o'clock, I noticed Yodie acting strange. I took a chance and escorted him to the backyard...He pooped! I came inside to share the great news with my wife and noticed she was on the telephone. She had gen greater news. The doctors office called telling her that the CT of her head showed 'NOTHING.' A 'great day' knowing things are returning to normal.
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Good Days/Great Days
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