good news

Elle went to the Dr. today because she had a painful and swollen gland under her left arm. With her medical history, we always worry about changes. She's also complained of a sore throat for several days. It turns out what we thought was a swollen gland was a benign sebaceous cyst, which should disappear on it's own in the next few weeks. If it does not, it can be removed during an office procedure. Her strep culture was negative, so she has nothing more than a cold, and the two were not related. The nurse began by saying..."I have to ask you some lifestyle questions. Do you smoke, drink, take drugs, have sex," etc etc. Jeez. What a world we're living in when many 15 year olds have to answer 'yes.' On a brighter note, I had a nice visit with Stan this morning, and he showed off 2 little kittens hiding in a box in the shed. Mama cat was nearby and very friendly. They were so cute that I was tempted. Just tempted. I know better than to bring another one home:)