Or drop of the face of the Earth, or run off and join the circus (don't tempt me) or get sucked into a black hole or have a computer failure or break my right hand. But life did intrude very rudely into my life and it was immediately followed by a big blue funk that I'm still struggling out of. I had sincere plans to update my Novi Expo adventures that Sunday. Instead, I spent most of Sunday at the ER, my son totaled his car about 4:30 that morning. I wasn't even aware he'd left the apartment and I got "One-of-those" phone calls. He was unhurt, but because he has no feeling below the waist and was quite confused we went to the hospital. And since they were very busy that night - apparently my son wasn't the only idiot out driving that night - we had quite a wait. Made it home around lunch time. What this has signaled is that there are some real changes coming and amoung these are a requirement for me to spend a lot more time in Detroit. And yes, I have a day job. I'm not happy about a lot of things right now.
On an up side, I am still going on my mini-vaca. Leaving tomorrow (God willing - and he hasn't been very often lately - and the creeks don't rise, a better bet - the rain has stopped) for San Fransisco. Wine country, Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, seafood, snoop-shopping. Quick trip - probably as much traveling time as vaca time. And not without it's own worries.
But I did get a new tote bag JUST IN TIME. I won Laura's ghost story challenge and she sent my wine-themed tote bag that arrived today. Nice size, beautiful work and a cork as a zipper pull. Does it get any better? Yes, I'm a little geeked. Live with it.
I do have a few photo's from the Expo. I took them, I downloaded them. I may as well share them. Well, next time. Blogger isn't cooperating and allowing me to post. Sorry. But maybe I'll be in a better posting mood and you'll better shots. And San Francisco and the farmer's market from the early fall.
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I feel awful for you about your son!!! Kids! We will never ever stop worrying about them, or taking care of them. Thank God this didn't happen when you were on your trip! Can you imagine? Anyway have fun (believe me, it's impossible to have a bad time at a wine tasting), and I hope you enjoy your bag (and I hope it doesn't fall apart!).
ReplyDeleteHang in there, BeeBee. You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers. Bright side: if you're in Oakland County, maybe we can catch a cup of coffee some time?
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you posting here again! I was concerned you might still be in MI.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time in CA even if it's short ...
Good thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteSorry that things are not going well at the moment. It can be tough being a Mum, but even more so if our kids have additional support needs.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to have you back, but only if you don't add posting as a burden to your substantial tasks at the moment. Parental worry is as much of a heavy lift as any of the more physical parts of having children. And remember that when you are lifting (real) weights you need to take 48 hours off between sessions!
ReplyDeleteHope you find the western air to be refreshing. And I was just kidding about taking my DS shopping. ; ) Martha
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful time in SF.
ReplyDelete{{{HUGS}}} life just keeps dishing up more for you to deal with doesnt' it. Wishing you well as you work through it all.
The worst two phone calls we ever got were when our daughter had her two wrecks in which her two different cars were totaled. Of course, we were out of town both times and had to turn around and head back home. She wasn't hurt badly in either wreck, though, so we were blessed
ReplyDeleteHey from San Fran! I'm just reading and, uh, well BeeBee's in the room. Made it, and we're properly sotted, shopped, and gossiped up. 'Bout time. :)
ReplyDeleteOh yikes. I hope your son is ok... that must be so stressful.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy San Fran... you're going to post lots of pictures, right? :-)