“Good riddance!” with a side of “Outstanding!”
Today, I appreciated the morning sky and a rainbow, minus any rain, that I witnessed as I took an early morning run. I wasn’t chasing a rainbow, I was running with one. I give thanks for the attention I had in that moment, otherwise I may have missed it. And I extend gratefulness to the Universe and Mother Nature, great co-conspirators.
I have had a painful tooth for about a month and headed to the dentist on Tuesday afternoon for a planned root canal. That would have led to a crown a few weeks from now as well. As my dentist starting working on the tooth, he discovered a crack in it, at an angle the x-ray I had gotten wouldn’t have shown. His recommendation was to pull the tooth and then consider options like a bridge or an implant. He could have done the root canal and crown, but it likely wouldn’t have lasted too long.
He pulled the tooth and I was out of there much sooner than anticipated. Good riddance to that tooth! I had been avoiding eating certain things, not chewing on that side, experiencing aches and pains in my mouth and on that side of my face. Now, within a short time, the pain and infection were gone and my mouth feels better than it has in weeks. Sure, there will be more appointments, more drilling and such, but that is weeks away. It is nice to be pain-free for now. Thank you to my dentist and assistant who helped me out Tuesday!
Good riddance! A short two words that have been rolling around in my head the last few days. I reflected on other pains, burdens, blights to which I have said good riddance! Infiltrating ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ in my right breast. My last drink of beverage alcohol. The negative thought patterns, unhealthy ego, lack of comfort and worthiness that plagued my mind and heart for decades. Good riddance has opened the door wider for this late bloomer to live gratefully.
And allowed me to appreciate little moments like this one at the grocery store yesterday. I was heading to my car with my cart, and a motorcyclist was pulling in with his radio blaring. I didn’t recognize the song, but it got really loud as he pulled into the spot right next to me. He gets off the nice Harley he’s driving, smiles, and we have a brief friendly exchange. He kindly says “How are you doing today girl?” which I appreciate at age 57. When I say “Have a good day!” he says “Outstanding!” And then says, “no really, I’m out here standing.” A simple joke and a little simple connection and we both left smiling. Thanks for that!
Anything you need to say “good riddance” to today? Consider having your own little send-off. Unburden. Lighten up!
