Greetings, Everyone!

I hope you are all doing well today. I want to speak about a topic which is hitting me close to home. Over this past weekend, I had a severe dental abscess which crept up unexpectedly. It caused me to hospitalized at two locations. During my recent hospitalization, I encountered a young man who I assume is in Gen Z. He was unable to answer pertinent questions regarding his visit. He was by himself and he repeatedly had to call his mother for the answers. Parents. please make sure your children are self sufficient to handle their business. This is a recurrent issue I frequently see. Another person I encountered was an elderly man who had a number of ailments. Unfortunately, he had to have emergency surgery. My thoughts and prayers are with him.

Since I recently reached my 40s, I had my first mammogram. After the initial mammogram, I was asked to have more extensive testing. Unfortunately, they detected abnormalities that they are unsure whether they are benign or malignant. Yes, I am scared. I have a family history of breast cancer along with other health conditions. The technicians were telling me not to worry; however I am a worrier by nature. I am trying my best not to worry. I started crying when I was given the oral results of my testing. I instantly thought of my aunt who I lost from breast and bone cancer. I am literally begging one of my friends to schedule a mammogram because I do not want her to end up like me. In recent months, I have learned of so many people who were diagnosed with cancer and other ailments.

People, please schedule your routine medical appointments. Follow up with your physicians. Focus on your mental health. Life is too short to have uncertainty. I am not an advocate for people being over medicate. The health system in the United States is not great; however you have options. I understand everyone have opinions on the topic doctors and hospitals. I understand everyone might not have medical insurance. Yes, I am aware of how costly everything is. All I am saying is that prevention is key. I feel for everyone who is impacted by a chronic illness of any kind. Please consider taking control of your health. If not for me, do it for your friends, families and those who are closest to you. Stay encouraged everyone.

Peace and blessings. ❤ Rayne Elise ❤

In loving memory of everyone I lost due to illness. I love and miss you all.