No, no fun at all. Mom is soo ticked at that uneven section, she's determined dad will go out & spraypaint it red in the morning. And he will, because it'll be something he can fix.

Oh no, Sara and Chris. A lot of ~ma.

Lots of -ma to your Ma, Sara. Can you take a couple days to go down and 'hang out' which might at least distract her a little as she's getting frustrated getting used to the cast and brace?

I wish to cover all my remaining relatives in bubble wrap, frankly.

I was just reflecting, as one does when one has insomnia, that my aunt's death feels more 'tragic' than my Mom's did because it didn't feel like she was at the end of her road: my Mom had her heart giving out and was ready for it. My aunt's ailments probably added up to an equal amount of illness, but she was still enjoying life, still making plans for adventures. I never had the feeling when I said 'goodbye' that this could be "the last time."

(Boy this post turned maudlin.)

Good to hear the insurance company is being actually helpful, Chris. I'm sorry about the life upheaval.

So much ~ma for the Ma of Sara and the rest of the family.

Theodosia, yes, it is always sudden, but it is less traumatic when anticipated and expected. When a beloved friend was given six weeks I treasured his response. He insisted it was the perfect amount of time to say goodbye to his family and friends and prepare himself. He said it was okay to cry, but he really appreciated the heads up on the inevitable.

Oh no, Sara! Good luck to your mom and dad both.

oh my god, this meeting is going to suuuuck

Sorry about your mother, sara. I hope your parents don't torment each other.

people are arguing about what "yes" means

It means the opposite of "no", argument over.

oh, you sweet summer child.

My sympathies, Dana. I've worked for people like that.