It'd take some logistical doing for DH to take Annabel, because he took the car w/o the car seat to work--normally he takes the bus from work to the game, while I drive down with Annabel and meet him. But it's a possibility.
Nobody can tell Marmaduke what to do. That's my kind of dog.
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Susan W. - Aug 16, 2005 7:32:35 am PDT #6695 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Nora Deirdre - Aug 16, 2005 7:34:04 am PDT #6696 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Sorry for the stupid, needless repetition.
Hey, I'm just glad to read that I had a good idea. Go Team Advice!
Fred Pete - Aug 16, 2005 7:34:51 am PDT #6697 of 10001
Ann, that's a ferret.
Susan, I like Nora's idea (noting that you may have different preferences on who goes, who takes care of A., etc.). It isn't like you decided this morning to get tickets on the spur of the moment.
Also, does your family have your cellphone number? You could call this morning to check in with them, and tell them that you'd previously made plans for this evening and can be reached at xxx-xxx-xxxx after Y:00. Or see if your home phone allows call forwarding.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 16, 2005 7:38:41 am PDT #6698 of 10001
What is even happening?
For whatever it's worth, I'm speaking as someone whose ovarian-cancer-fighting mom has been in the hospital for two weeks now, with no currently forecast time of release.Oh, Calli. I didn't realize she was still in. Do you live nearby your folks?
Polter-Cow - Aug 16, 2005 7:38:49 am PDT #6699 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Sorry for the stupid, needless repetition.
Booo. A Cindy post is never superfluous.
Calli - Aug 16, 2005 7:50:16 am PDT #6700 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Do you live nearby your folks?
I live about an hour and a half drive from them. I've been going to see them every weekend since Mom went in. Last Sunday she told me to stay home this weekend, which, to be selfish and all, is kind of a relief. Dad's making arrangements for long-term recovery care (and discovered along the way that his combination of insurance packages would cover everything, thank Diety) so it doesn't look like we'll be expecting her home anytime soon. I guess the upside is, they seem to think she'll have a long time in which to need care and a recovery to work toward.
It does help to keep my current office drama in perspective.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 16, 2005 7:58:28 am PDT #6701 of 10001
What is even happening?
Last Sunday she told me to stay home this weekend, which, to be selfish and all, is kind of a relief.What a sweetheart. She is wise, too. Since this is a long haul type of recovery, you need to be caring for yourself.
I guess the upside is, they seem to think she'll have a long time in which to need care and a recovery to work toward.Her prognosis is good, then? I know hearing "ovarian cancer" is so scary. My s-i-l is in treatment for her ovarian cancer, just a couple of years after battling breast cancer. She was classified stage III B for the ovarian cancer, but her prognosis is still decent. She much sicker with this treatment than she was for the breast cancer treatment, though.
Aims - Aug 16, 2005 8:03:25 am PDT #6702 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
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Calli - Aug 16, 2005 8:04:06 am PDT #6703 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Her prognosis is good, then?
Um, well, there's a really good chance they can push it into remission for a couple of years. Then she's expected to go down hill very quickly. Still, that's a couple more years (says the person not going through chemo hell).
But I'm glad your SiL's doing well! Mom's problems are compounded with heart disease, diabetes, and being 78, which I hope are not problems your SiL shares.
Nora Deirdre - Aug 16, 2005 8:04:53 am PDT #6704 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Happy Birthday, DebetEsse!