In the grand scheme of things, it’s such a small matter. But it’s a matter that has been looming large in my consciousness. I have to go for gum surgery tomorrow. It’s not that bad — they will cut up my gums, stitch them back up, my mouth will be sore for a couple of weeks, then I’ll be fine. I have to get up an hour earlier than usual tomorrow morning for the appointment. I actually had anxiety dreams about gum surgery last night. I can’t get settled down to go to sleep tonight. It’s such a small matter when compared to the grand scheme of things, but it’s immediate enough that it doesn’t seem that small right now.
Yet Another Unitarian Universalist, vol.1
Volume one contains entries from 2005-2010.
Who cares about the “grand scheme of things.” This is close to home and sounds fairly miserable.
Good luck with this — send out for popsicles and smoothies.
Love, J
Nothing is small about the immediate, intimate things. Try to accept that it’s hard to accept, and know everyone’s hoping it goes as smoothly as possible.
Also, you know it’ll give you something to write about!
Jean — I got goat milk’s yogurt as a soft treat for myself. I think I worked in a health food store for too long, now that I think goat milk’s yogurt is better than popsicles. But — mmmm — it’s sooo good, and too expensive to get very frequenly.
Will — Hmmm. I’m not sure I’ll write about this. Ultimately, it was fairly boring. But you’re right, the immediate intimate things really aren’t small at all.
Glad to hear it was boring! We don’t tell people, “I hope it’s boring,” but when it comes to medical procedures, that’s a fine wish.
Well, after, “I hope you get to sleep through it.”