I need to get this stuff done.
No. You don't. You need to take care of yourself and your husband. If they need that article, they can ask for it back and send it to someone else. You and Tim come first.
I like the ruffles.
Kaylee ,'Shindig'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Connie Neil - May 27, 2015 8:31:30 am PDT #27361 of 30000
brillig
Connie Neil - May 27, 2015 8:33:54 am PDT #27362 of 30000
brillig
This is not like "Oh, he tripped and messed up his ankle, I've got to help him hobble around the house." This is a major organ deciding to spontaneously go on strike and have doctors make "Oh, how interesting" noises (never good). Despite evidence to contrary, most managers are human beings and understand that family health crises can mess up work schedules.
-t - May 27, 2015 8:35:16 am PDT #27363 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
You do not need to get that stuff done right now.
Jesse - May 27, 2015 8:38:31 am PDT #27364 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
You definitely do not need to get anything done other than taking care of yourself #1 and Tim #2. (Tim has lots of other people taking care of him, also put your own oxygen mask on first.)
brenda m - May 27, 2015 8:41:05 am PDT #27365 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Steph:
Oh, yeah. They were super understanding -- didn't even ask about when I thought I'd have my articles back; just told me they were praying for Tim and asking me to keep them updated.
You do not need to worry about this stuff today. I hope you will let them know that you are out of commission for a day or two and take care of yourself and Tim.
sj - May 27, 2015 8:43:21 am PDT #27366 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Forget about work today. Take a nap if you can and then go see Tim.
Atropa - May 27, 2015 8:48:57 am PDT #27367 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
You definitely do not need to get anything done other than taking care of yourself #1 and Tim #2. (Tim has lots of other people taking care of him, also put your own oxygen mask on first.)
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. Take care of Tim. Work will understand.
Toddson - May 27, 2015 9:48:02 am PDT #27368 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
As I sometimes remind people in my office, if something doesn't get done, no one's going to die.
So, Steph, take care of yourself and Tim. (Take a picture of his piercings ... if nothing else, you'll both get a laugh out of it sometime in the future.)
Sue - May 27, 2015 9:48:49 am PDT #27369 of 30000
hip deep in pie
Steph, what every is saying. You are having a family emergency. The work can wait or be reassigned.
As to cats, both my cats died at 12 when I was hoping they'd live much longer. You never know.
That said, Oz who was already a fat cat, has gotten fatter over the winter. I guess chasing Clio was a major source of exercise for him. I changed to a healthier, no grain brand, hoping it would be more satiating, but he's as food oriented as ever. I am trying to play with him more. As much of an urinating jerk he can be, I would like to keep him happy and healthy.
erikaj - May 27, 2015 10:00:17 am PDT #27370 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
I had one who was 18 and one 19.