Monday was a heck of a week…
Monday began with a dawn phone-call from Jonathon’s dad telling us that there’d be a death in the family. Jon’s aunt had been sick for a very long time so it wasn’t a complete surprise, but still the final call always seems to catch you off guard. We got up and Jon started making phone calls to spread the news, and then the next bad news.
One of our good friends, one of my closest friends had been in a car accident with her husband and two of their youngest grandchildren. They were all alive, which was great news, but they were all in the hospital, so we rushed to find out how hurt everyone was. Monday’s supposed to be tough, but this was ridiculous.
The grandchildren had broken legs, but are both home now. My friend and her husband are not so lucky. He’s got a lot of vertebra damage in his back, but the doctor thinks it will heal with a lot of rehab, and no need for surgery. That’s great news, right? A lot of relief, because when we first heard the news we were not sure the outcome would be this hopeful. My friend seemed better everyday. Yesterday she seemed like her old self even with the pain of her injuries, especially the broken ribs. We talked books, writing, history, and science, the usual stuff we’ve talked about for thirty years of friendship. I was going to go see her after FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) and gym this evening. My instructor handed me my certificate for third level tonight. I was looking forward to getting a frame and putting it up on my, love me wall. I used to call it an atta boy wall, but was informed that wasn’t PC, so fine it’s my love me wall. I met Jon at gym for a workout and while there found out that my friend had a fever. The doctor was worried that she has pneumonia. My friend has the worst case of asthma that I’ve ever personally seen in action. She is not a person who needs cracked ribs with a side of pneumonia. No one needs it, but someone with compromised lung capacity really doesn’t need it. Yes, I’m worried.
It started to snow big, fluffy flakes while we were at gym, but had stopped by the time we were finished. I hit the grocery store after gym. Jon went for home. Our Wednesday was going as much as planned as we could make it considering the weather forecast was predicting another snow apocalypse. I hate them using the term for a heavy snow fall, or even a snow storm. Snow apocalypse should be saved for when the super volcano blows and sends us into a second ice age. The grocery store was the usual mad house of a snow emergency, so everything took longer. I was still hoping the storm would miss us, since the funeral for Jon’s aunt is tomorrow early.
I was still debating on if I could swing by the hospital, or should I wait if they find out whether the pneumonia is the contagious variety, or if she would even be up for visitors. When I had bronchitis with the tiniest edge of pneumonia a few years back I hadn’t been much for company. It started to sleet as I loaded the groceries into the car. I decided to run the food home before I made the finally decision on the hospital run for the night.
I’ve just taken the dogs out and we’ve already got an inch to an inch and a half of snow. It’s hard to tell just how much has fallen because the flakes are still huge and fluffy. At least the ice has stopped falling with it. I’m staying home tonight and hospital visits will depend on how much of the downy flakes fall tonight. Did I mention that the funeral is early tomorrow morning, or that it’s at least an hour and a half south of us on clear roads without traffic? Further south in our state is supposed to get hit even harder than we are here in St. Louis.
It’s only Wednesday, can we just call this week over and declare a four day weekend, please?
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I am very sorry for all the heart wrenching stuff you and your family are going through. My heart goes out to you and yours. Gods bless
Sorry it’s been a rough week. My deepest condolences to you and your families.
Healing prayers to your friends, may they get to feeling better soon!
Yes, please do. I like to declare long weekends every since I have retired. I assume others do too.
Please be careful on the roads!
I second your motion. The week could definitely be over for me, too. My aunt finally came home from three weeks in the hospital Monday afternoon, and was back in ICU by late Monday night. I lost my voice Tuesday, which makes my job as a teacher even more of a challenge than usual. At least it’s a snow day tomorrow. Safe travels, best wishes for your friends and their family, and I hope your week gets better!
Blessings of peace and comfort while dealing with the loss. Prayers for strength and healing for your friend and her family! Down here in KY we have about an inch of the white stuff with the ice and sleet underneath…safe travels!
I hope your week gets better… Sending warm regards. Megan
Wow Yikes! That was an apocalyptic Monday indeed. Im so sorry about Jon’s aunt and also your friend and her family, so rough! Those poor kids. Poor everybody!
Congrats on the level 3 tho! Very inspiring.
Please take care and be safe! ❤
Sorry for your loss. Also sorry about your friends troubles. Hope they are better soon. Be safe on the road.
I wish I could give you a hug. I am so sorry that the week has ridden you hard. I want to send my condolences to John and the rest of your family. Even when its expected a loss is a loss. It’s never easy. I will send prayers to all of the Gods for your friend and her family as well. Be safe on your early morning drive. Even if you are safe there are plenty of others that of course are late and their time is more valuable.
Again. I wish I could give you a hug.
I’m so sorry your having a bad week….I am too!
My African grey miscalculated grabbing the cage Door to get his swing going, fell and trying to break his fall, spun upside down on the cage door and crashed head first to the floor and broke his neck! The silence is deafening…and, Wednesday was the anniversary of my husbands death….I posted a video and a letter to heaven for him to take care of smokey Joe and put some swings in the trees! Yep, we are having a bad week, you and I
Hopefully, things will get better from here. I am sending well wishes and prayers for your friends in the hospital. I offer my condolences for your Aunt.
I am all for quitting at mid week. I say, enough is enough. Be safe, don’t take chances.
Ugh! Sounds like a craptastic week so far. I hope it gets better soon!
I am sorry to hear your week is going so awful! I will pray and hope for your friends and their family for speedy recovery. I will also pray for the hearts of your family in this hard time too.
Praying for your friends and for you, your husband and his family.
I hear ya. I received word on Sunday that my father who lives in Vermont passed away, suddenly and unexpectedly. I live in western NY. I’m also the oldest child so I’m having to make arrangements long distance all while trying to coordinate with my brother and an uncle. I’m with you laurell.. this week can most certainly be over. I’m sorry for Jon’s loss and I send positive and healing thoughts to your friend
I’m a recent transplant to the STL area from MA so I’m finding the panic here over a few inches of snow interesting but then again the ice portion of last night was not amusing. I’m sorry to hear about your friend and hope for a swift recovery and drive safe in the morning!
Wowzer. There is another couple of inches down I-44 from St Louis. Be safe. ❤ Hope your week slows down.
Sorry for all your losses.
Motion carried and PASSED! ugh – This whole week has felt like a crappy Monday! Hugs and peace to those that need it and Congrats on moving up a level – hard work sucks but it worth it in the end.
(PS – send the snow my way (NE KS) I want a snow day with the kids – I need a yard full of Calvin & Hobbes snowmen or sharks or ….)
Hopefully roads were safe enough for you to get to the funeral today. Sending you comfort and hugs for this hard time! Xoxo Azure
Definitely a week to put behind you. I hope your drive goes safely.
My condolences to you and your family. I certainly hope things calm down and get better for you all. Stay safe out on the roads with the snow.
Laurell, I call for a very long two week stay action for you and your lovey! Doing nothing but drinking hot chocolate and cuddling under a warm blanket! While I’m very sorry to hear about your rough week, I have to say you have had good days as well. I know, what the hell is she talking about? My uncle used to say any day you wake up, take a deep breath, and put your feet on the floor is a good day. You’ve done that every day this week. So despite the sorrow of your losses it’s still been a good week!
This gives me the feels. Makes me wanna stay home and snuggle with my kitty. I live in Kansas City and can confirm that the weather has been crappy for me all week this far. Didn’t expect the winter weather to hit so soon. Usually it doesnt get bad til Jan. So this is a huge surprise. But the saying with the midwest is that “if you dont like the weather, just wait 5 minutes”. It’s been 5 minutes…… 🙁
I’m sorry about your husband’s aunt. I lost some of my relatives years ago. Hope you and your family is having a wonderful Thanksgiving! Many universal blessings!