oh laura, that's very tempting. I'm in the Miami airport right now, yes. For some reason I didn't think you lived anywhere near here. I've got a reservation at a nearby Holiday Inn, and to be honest all I want to do is sleep right now, but pop me a line and maybe we could meet up for dinner?
Joyce: You don't think it's too obvious? I think I look like I have a cat on my head. Buffy: But a very well groomed cat. Joyce: Well that's a comfort.
'Bring On The Night'
Spike's Bitches 42: Which question do you want me to answer first?
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Pix - Aug 17, 2008 4:46:41 am PDT #2033 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
Anne W. - Aug 17, 2008 4:53:50 am PDT #2034 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
{{{Drew}}} {{{Kristin}}}
Laura - Aug 17, 2008 4:55:50 am PDT #2035 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Insent. Get some rest. I'd be delighted to come down and take you some place fun and distracting for dinner.
NoiseDesign - Aug 17, 2008 5:00:54 am PDT #2036 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
I'm in the airport lounge for the next quite a few hours. At least I had an admiral's club day pass, so that's something.
Mom made it through the surgery, they were able to repair the bone break, but where the bone ruptured the skin is another story. Mom has parkinson's and essentially no circulation in her legs. The wound from the skin break is apparently severe, and very unlikely to heal. From what I understand a skin graft isn't feasible either. Last work from my sister yesterday is that it sounds like she'll lose part of her leg.
Laura - Aug 17, 2008 5:14:16 am PDT #2037 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Oh dear, Drew. I hope they find a solution that doesn't involve more surgery for her.
NoiseDesign - Aug 17, 2008 5:18:29 am PDT #2038 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
I'm planning to drive down to San Diego after I get into LA. I need to catch a cab home and then pack an overnight bag for San Diego and then my plan is to hit the road. So hopefully within 2 hours of landing I can be on my way.
vw bug - Aug 17, 2008 5:19:04 am PDT #2039 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
Oh, ugh. How distressing.
NoiseDesign - Aug 17, 2008 5:22:20 am PDT #2040 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
Yeah. I'm feeling a bit worn down. I'm trying to work out my next few weeks and it's looking like I might be driving back and forth to San Diego either every day or every other day for a while.
Gadget_Girl - Aug 17, 2008 5:32:09 am PDT #2041 of 10001
Just call me "Siouxsie Shunshine".
{{{{{Drew}}}}} Much ~ma to you and your mom.
{{{Kristin}}}. Sorry I don't live closer to Miami. (wave you fly over tomorrow?) Spending time with you today would be much more fun than getting ready for the first day of school tomorrow.
JZ - Aug 17, 2008 6:17:15 am PDT #2042 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
Oh, Drew. All the {{{}}}s you and your mom need. My grandfather lost part of one foot due to similar injury (though much less severe than your poor mom's)/circulation/skin issues, and it was just... it was just hard and sad. I know your mom is grieving and letting go, but I (interrupted by Matilda hitting "post") just wish it were physically easier for her. Despite the awful sadness, my grandfather's recovery did go much easier after that hard decision was made, and he was able to go home sooner and be in familiar and comforting surroundings with all his beloved people and things and memories, and that part was very good. I'm vibing hard for a similar outcome or better for your mom, for ease and peace and home.