For weeks before my fourth tumor removal surgery (my third in as many years), I carefully prepared for this major event. I made sure my work at my law office was adequately covered, that my seven weekly yoga classes were going to be taught by just the right teachers, that people were lined up to help with the upcoming charity event I am co-chairing in May to raise funds for uterine cancer research and that I’d have all of the help I would...

Perhaps you've heard the expression "too much time to do nothing, not enough time to do anything." It is one of my favorites. 

I am not fond of being idle. On the other hand, I do not like being rushed when I have a task to accomplish. Not having enough time to do anything and having too much time to do nothing leaves me in a state of complete frustration because I am in limbo. When I am in limbo, I feel out of control...