Monday, 09 August 2010 -- Day 232 (245)

Kenzie was supposed to have a sigmoidoscopy today, and even though she's not feeling completely well, she decided she didn't want it. I also cancelled the MRI that was scheduled for Wednesday. Doug and I have decided that it's important now for her to voice an opinion about her health care. She must be part of the decision-making process so she feels she has some semblance of control. I know one of the most maddening aspects of having health issues is feeling that your body has let you down and it's controlling how you live. I felt it w/ my kidney cancer and brain aneurysm, and I know Mom felt it w/ all her cancers. Right now I think it's more important for Kenzie's mental health that she not have these medical procedures so she can focus on beginning her senior year of volleyball, her senior pictures, and all the other the senior firsts and public school lasts.