ND I'm so sorry about your mom. I find that kind of care for parents an incredible testament to the inherent goodness of you. I'm glad you have such an amazing partner in Kristin.

Trudy's post reminds me of how protective she is of the people she loves, and I think that's a wonderful trait in a person.

{{Laura & Family}}

GC! That's wonderful! Good luck!

Laura, I'm so sorry - both for the situation and for the doctor's bad bedside manner.

Ouch, the things I accidentally start and then miss when I leave for lunch.

ND & Kristin, I had no idea your situation had gotten so intense and Just.Damn.Hard. I'm sorry if I accidentally sent up your hackles when you've already got more than enough to deal with. You have nothing but best wishes from me.

Trudy, I do appreciate that you had my metaphorical back. The sentiment is very much appreciated.

And I say no more here on the subject either.

{{{Laura}}} So hard. Went through similar with my favorite aunt a few years ago, though thankfully with a nurse who did have an exceptionally good bedside manner. Best wishes and ~ma and prayers continue for Bob & his family.

Good luck, GC!

Ay. There are too many people in hospitals right now.

Anne, I hope your step-father will be fine, and that your mother isn't incarcerated on attempted homicide charges when all is said and done. Many hugs to you, and healing~ma to him.

{{{Laura and Brendon}}} Bob is very, very lucky to have friends like you. Good thoughts and lots of ~ma are headed southward. The clue-by-four for the doc will arrive tomorrow morning via FedEx.

Drew and Kristin, I'm sorry you have to do this. His mom and dad are so very lucky to have the both of you to help. Peace and strength to you both.

What the F did I do at work today? I've been busy all day, but now that I'm doing my timesheet, I'm two hours short for today. WTF.

{{{bitches}}}

ND & Kristin, I had no idea your situation had gotten so intense and Just.Damn.Hard. I'm sorry if I accidentally sent up your hackles when you've already got more than enough to deal with. You have nothing but best wishes from me.

No worries. Like I said, I meant my post to be explanatory about why we weren't around, not rude. Obviously stress and frustration makes a poor filter. I haven't talked much about the situation with ND's mom because I didn't feel it was my place, and ND, I think, has been way too drained to even consider writing about it.

I do hope very much that we will have a chance to spend some San Diego time doing things other than healthcare at some point. Let's take a taquitos raincheck.

Let's take a taquitos raincheck.

Sounds like a plan.

Vote for taquitos!

Yes

Hells Yes

Whitefont!

ION, I'm a complete dumbass sometimes. I have cough varient asthma and as such, can sometimes have coughing fits for no apparent reason. Last night, I was hacking up a lung and was hacking up pink stuff. I freaked thinking I was coughing up blood. Then I remembered I had just eaten a red velvet cupcake.

::headdesk::

ChiKat, how goes the job search? I know you were having a tough time deciding which one would be best.

Mmm taquitos. I wish I had that instead of the Lean Cuisine Swedish Meatballs I'm currently eating...