Some light at the end of the proverbial tunnel

My friend has been to see a specialist and it appears that what she has is treatable with medication.

Water flooding over dam wall. Image from here

I feel such a huge flood of relief (see left) washing over me when I think that she will be alright. I've been worrying about her diagnosis for how it will affect her life, but now I can say that I've been worried for myself because to lose such a good friend who is understanding and non-judgmental would be heart-breaking for me. My life would have a great empty hole without her in it.