@Jodie:
What a stressed day I had! While at work (9AM) my nephew called me that my Mom had fallen. I ran over there, ambulance came a few minutes later. It was her hip. Ran to the hospital, my sister met me there. I was there for over 3 1/2 hours and was totally drained. My Mom had broken her hip and needed surgery. My sister wanted her transferred to a hospital in Manhattan. Once morphine was in her system it was alot easier on my Mom. In between all this we had to explain to my stepfather what was going on. He was there throughout this time but unfortunately has the beginning stages of dementia and I am sure stress exaggerates the symptoms. He kept asking the same questions and repeating himself. Anyway, I came home, waited for my son and then had to take him swimming. In between the wait I sat on my couch and Lillie came over to me. She is not very affectionate, however she loves when I scratch, rub and pet her. Even though it was to her advantage it helped me also. I began to relax and chill out. Someone told me I should have a glass of wine. How crazy would it be if I had told my friend…I don't need wine...just need to pet my Lillie! It's amazing what a calming effect it had on me. Anyway, I will be in Manhattan all day tomorrow awaiting my Mom's surgery. I look forward to coming home and having my "special time" with Lillie.
Jodie:)
I hope things are looking up for you. We also had a horribly stressful day yesterday….my van was the vicitim of a smash and grab while we were walking in park. They stole my and my mom's purses, with EVERYTHING in them...credit, driver's licences, medications, my son's Thomas train As we were waiting around for all the attendant law enforcement that goes along with that, the officers asked me if anyone was home, since the culprits had my address...of course no one was, but I started to panic about the dogs either being accidentally, or intentionally let out....I couldn't care less about the *stuff in my house...but I was in tears worrying about the dogs.
All was fine when I got home..but still made for an uneasy night. And a difficult 24 hours while we tried to cancel and reorder everything in my wallet! What a pain!
My mom and I pretty much did everything wrong that posted 'hello, purses in car, please rob us...' but it still really stings... All I can say is ALWAYS trust your gut...I ignored my hunch that something was a miss because I hate to sterotype and prejudge people...but it got me this time
The only good news is that my new driver's license pic is better than the old one