The Epic Power of Blood

© 2014 by Karen Friday

It was a double-stick kind of day. I’m not talking about double-sided sticky tape.

A needle stick to draw blood in each arm. Right arm in the morning, left arm in the afternoon.

Yes, me. The one they have difficulty getting veins to ‘show up’ for the procedure. “Itty bitty veins” (that’s a direct quote from the lab tech). Normally, it’s an epic fail to get to a vein the first try or two.

A visit to the doctor for a yearly exam and blood panel—three vials full. I’m not sure on the amount because I am looking the other way or have my eyes closed.

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