Kidney function tests took all day yesterday

Tests to check state of Kidneys at Huddinge hospital yesterday took all day but went well. Quite and enjoyable experience , all things considered . 

( BOTHER ) Worst part was getting up early , braving wind rain and cold.  Took the tube to Masmo and then the bus to Huddinge . Had to ask a passer by for directions to the bus stop. Lack of signs . 

Some delays on arrival as the previous patient had bled excessively when they tried to draw blood !!!   Unforeseen circumstances leading to delays ( BOTHER )   Good that my friend Rashid had kindly agreed to keep me company so we could chat to pass the time from 10:00 - 15:30 . Five hours chatting and waiting together with a good friend was very therapeutic in itself.. ( BLESSING)   The person who administered the test was also friendly and very human - not a robot . It is always a pleasure to meet 'human ' caregivers . (BLESSING) 

I have good veins, nurses keep telling me . A BLESSING  that facilitates the pain free drawing of blood . * proud smile *  I am grateful for small mercies . 

More bloods  at Vårdcentralen today . 

Rang SÖS to find out more about doctor's appointment at the Oncology department at SÖS on Thursday, 25/9 ,  it's purpose and what to expect .

BOTHER  : Contacting responsible people is NOT always easy ,  Everyone has telephone times. When you call a given number a recorder voice instructs you to choose alternatives . On choosing contact with caregiver the robot voice informs me that " our quota of calls is full . call again to morrow . " BOTHER  grrrrrrrrrr  

In other news - It's  a really raw and nippy 6C outside ,

Technical difficulties at local pharmacy had us all waiting for a long time as the computerised system was on a go slow and refused to print out receipts and complete transactions. *Yawn *  Excellent opportunity for short meditation. Acceptance . Breathe ....relax .... receive .