This morning I went to the post office to mail a package to a friend. As I walked in, looking all smart and stuff in my leather skirt and long black coat I slipped on the tile and fell flat on my ass. You know, like that commercial with the so called movie stars on the red carpet, or the guy at the pool. Yeah, that was me. And all I could think of was how I couldn't wait to get home and post it. I had it all planned out, and it was hysterical.
Then I head to Tampa. Needed to run stores. That's a little over an hour from my house. Hit my stores, pretty much on schedule when I had to do a new hire training. No big deal, I enjoy that. Took a bit longer than I anticipated, so got a bit behind. Got into the car and had 3 messages. The first one was from my sister.
She was calling to tell me that they were taking my Mom to the emergency room. It's her heart. Then she continued to tell me what was wrong, but in huge medical terms that I couldn't understand. I got so frustrated that I threw the phone.
I knew I couldn't call her. The message was an hour old. Her phone was dead and she didn't bring a charger. I thought maybe she might have grabbed Mom's and called it, but no such luck.
The second message told me what hospital it was and to hurry.
Folks, I have mentioned a couple of times before what I4 is like. Today was no exception. I dropped everything and headed east.
On the way I made some calls. Coudn't get a f*ckin' soul to answer the phone at the hospital. Called Laughing Wolf and asked for prayer. Called Teresa, mainly because I just wanted to talk to her, she calms me. She knew abit about what my sister was trying to tell me and explained it in simple english. Oh and Teresa - thanks for the email with the links. I'll check those out. Then I called Bou and Lee Ann. Of course I called some family and then, by some miracle I was there.
They weren't going to let me into the room. My sister and niece were already in the ER with her, and I would make too many. Kiss My Ass. I went in.
When Mama looked up and saw me she started crying. That did me in, but I looked at her and said "ya know Mama, if you wanted to stay longer, you just needed to say so.....you didn't need to go to all this trouble. That at least made her smile.
To make a long story short - they are keeping her over night, possibly two. She is stable, but very fussy. I almost feel sorry for those nurses.
I'll fill you in on more of what happened at the hospital tomorrow. Tonight, I'm exhausted and worried to death. Please - pray, send good thoughts, what ever it is you do......the most horrible thing I've ever seen was my Mama in that hospital bed, hooked up to all those machines.
Posted by Tammi at December 28, 2004 11:12 PM | TrackBackNot only will I keep Mama Vi in my prayers but the lovely Tammi will be there also. Hold our prayers close to your heart.
Posted by: Randy at December 29, 2004 12:16 AMI am glad that help was available at the right time. I wish your mom health over this tough time, and you strength to deal with the stress for her.
Posted by: Chap at December 29, 2004 12:40 AMIgnore the machines... sometimes I think their sole reason for existence is to scare the living daylights out of unsuspecting family members... *grin*. (Yeah I only said that to make your sister grind her teeth... sorry just couldn't resist)
As for the rest, people always look worse in the hospital - I think it's the lighting and the stark white sheets (which while easy to keep clean, do nothing at all for skin tone). It's rather like being stuck in a large dressing room... the kind that have bright lights and make you look hideous even if you're a supermodel.
Give your momma a hug for me... and no sibling slaying allowed. When we have our blogfest, we want to have it at your house not the local jail... ;-)
Posted by: Teresa at December 29, 2004 12:47 AMWe'll be thinking of you both. Anything we can do from the opposite end of the country you just yell Ok.
Posted by: Koolaid at December 29, 2004 02:04 AMPrayers of course. Right here, right now.
Dear God,
Please hear our prayers and keep Mama Vi in the palm of your hand. Give her comfort, protect her and remember well that she is loved and needed. Give her family courage and strength during this difficult time and only remind them that to love one another and support one another during this crisis.
In Jesus's name, Amen.
Posted by: kat-missouri at December 29, 2004 06:29 AMMy thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Posted by: Laughing Wolf at December 29, 2004 06:40 AM{{{hugs}}} from me too, hope she's fine!
Posted by: Sean at December 30, 2004 03:27 AMThe HUMAN PARADIGM - Introduction
Consider:
The way we define 'human' determines our view of self,
others, relationships, institutions, life, and future.
Important? Only the Creator who made us in His own image
is qualified to define us accurately. Choose wisely...
there are results.
Many problems in human experience are the result of false
and inaccurate definitions of humankind premised in man-
made religions and humanistic philosophies.
Human knowledge is a fraction of the whole universe. The
balance is a vast void of human ignorance. Human reason
cannot fully function in such a void, thus, the intellect
can rise no higher than the criteria by which it perceives
and measures values.
Humanism makes man his own standard of measure. However,
as with all measuring systems, a standard must be greater
than the value measured. Based on preponderant ignorance
and an egocentric carnal nature, humanism demotes reason
to the simpleton task of excuse-making in behalf of the
rule of appetites, desires, feelings, emotions, and glands.
Because man, hobbled in an ego-centric predicament, cannot
invent criteria greater than himself, the humanist lacks
a predictive capability. Without instinct or transcendent
criteria, humanism cannot evaluate options with foresight
and vision for progression and survival. Lacking foresight,
man is blind to potential consequence and is unwittingly
committed to mediocrity, averages, and regression - and
worse. Humanism is an unworthy worship.
The void of human ignorance can easily be filled with a
functional faith while not-so-patiently awaiting the foot-
dragging growth of human knowledge and behavior. Faith,
initiated by the Creator and revealed and validated in His
Word, the Bible, brings a transcendent standard to man the
choice-maker. Other philosophies and religions are man-
made, humanism, and thereby lack what only the Bible has:
1.Transcendent Criteria and
2.Fulfilled Prophetic Validation.
The vision of faith in God and His Word is survival equip-
ment for today and the future.
Man is earth's Choicemaker. Psalm 25:12 He is by nature
and nature's God a creature of Choice - and of Criteria.
Psalm 119:30,173 His unique and definitive characteristic
is, and of Right ought to be, the natural foundation of
his environments, institutions, and respectful relations
to his fellow-man. Thus, he is oriented to a Freedom
whose roots are in the Order of the universe.
See the complete article at Homesite
http://www.choicemaker.net/