Do you ever have one of those weeks you wish you could do over? Last week was one humdinger of a week for me. I don’t like to dwell on the negative so I’ll spare you the gory details but here are a few thoughts and observations from last week, in no particular order.
1. There’s probably a 100% chance that the friend handing out drugs at a party is not a pharmacist and one *little* mistake in compounding those drugs can be deadly.
2. No matter how old your “child” is, watching them endure lengthy dental procedures is still hard.
3. Jambalaya made with 12 cups of dry rice and 24 cups of water is HEAVY. Note to self: Next time use more than one disposable pan.
4. An easily cleaned plastic wastebasket in the bathroom is a handy item in case of food poisoning.
5. Garlicky foods are much better going down than coming up. (Sorry, but it’s true!)
6. “That 70s Show” is excellent, mindless entertainment when you don’t feel well enough to read or use the computer.
7. If I ever win the lottery I want my own Jeeves.
8. Calling a funeral home for quotes on their services on Mother’s Day isn’t something I ever thought I’d be doing but it was infinitely better than being the mom who will never see her daughter again.
9. The word “friend” isn’t specific enough. Maybe we need a color-coded system for designating degrees of friendship.
10. Someone who is undergoing chemo and not feeling well but who continues to volunteer their time and expertise to provide health care to those in need is a perfect example of the type of Christian I aspire to be. Even if she does attend a church (mine) that some think should no longer be referred to as Christian.
11. I have the most awesome husband, son, daughter and son-in-law imaginable.
A lot of people hate Mondays but after the week I had I was more than happy to see the beginning of a new one. Now just for fun:
I haven't been keeping up with your life, Deanna, but that line about calling funeral homes on Mother's Day really hit home. 🙁 I am so sorry for your friend's loss (and you can email me the story privately if you wish). I was so caught up in my own loss over Mother's Day weekend.
Ironically, my mom died the weekend of Father's Day & my dad died the weekend of Mother's Day. But they were both my parents & not a child… A child would be devastating. 🙁 🙁
Hope your week is better. And maybe the Rapture will come on Saturday & I will just meet you in Heaven. We can hope. Otherwise I have to work on that eulogy I am avoiding…
Your friend,
Jaci
I buried my Dad the day before THanksgiving. That holiday has never been the same since.
We love watching "that 70's show". …my boys call me Donna. I remember those days so well.
I've been behind in my blog reading. Glad you're on the mend as I know how awful food poisoning can be. And sorry for your friend's loss; I cannot at all imagine losing one of my children.
Have a good rest of the month – no, rest of the year. 🙂