Well, it's been a day. Here's a recap. Had to be up early this morning (6:45) to pick Meg and a friend of hers up from the church lock-in at the local YMCA. Dropped off her friend and returned home. Proceeded to crawl back into bed and sleep for a couple more hours. Then got up and started to get around. Had to wake Meg up at noon to have her get ready to go meet the cross country team to a trip to the regional course. Dropped her off at 12:45. Back home and got myself ready for the video shoot.
What video shoot? I came up with this "brilliant" idea to do an anti-bullying video to a song that I think is fabulous. So, today, a group of my wonderful friends and some of my family met us at a park so we could shoot part of the video. Bout a half hour or so into shooting, my mom was't feeling so well. She ended up sitting out.
The video moved on to another area of the park, but mom still wasn't well. Ended up calling 911 and having an ambulance take her to the hospital. In the end, the issue was that she was dehydrated and hadn't eaten enough today. She's alright. There were other issues that need to be addressed, but she is fine. Added prayers would be appreciated.
Some of you may know that I have been incredibly stressed out lately. Between work, my "haters," and a few other things, my stress level is stupid high. Well, while I was waiting for Phil to pick me up from the hospital (I sent mom and Jen on their 2 1/2 hour trek back home), a woman walked over to chat with me. (I was sitting outside on a bench) The woman just started casually chatting with me.
Her name is Shari. She is from Florida. She has no family here. She came here a few months ago to work construction. She got sick. She's been in the hospital for a month. She was diagnosed with brain, bone, and breast cancer. The doctors have given her until Christmas.
It was when she showed me the burns from radiation that go from her left shoulder blade all the way down to about the middle of her chest (past where her left breast used to be) that I realized that my stressors are minor. My stressors are so small and insignificant. They at times seem so big and overwhelming for me but in the big scheme of things, they are all tolerable.
This woman has strength like you wouldn't believe. She admitted to being scared. It was obviously a definite blow. Apparently there are talks of sending her to U of M. I will tell you this, though, while she is at my hospital, I will visit her daily. If nothing else, I hope that I can make this path that God has chosen for her more tolerable. I wish she could be with her family, but if that isn't going to be possible, I sure won't let her die alone.
So, tonight, while you are pondering all the shitty things that happen in your life, take a moment to love your family and friends. Let them know how much they mean to you and realize that all the obstacles that get thrown in your way - are tolerable. You can survive. I know that my problems are not that big and that there are others suffering far more than me. I am going to make an effort to make sure that at least this one person - knows that she is loved and appreciated.
What video shoot? I came up with this "brilliant" idea to do an anti-bullying video to a song that I think is fabulous. So, today, a group of my wonderful friends and some of my family met us at a park so we could shoot part of the video. Bout a half hour or so into shooting, my mom was't feeling so well. She ended up sitting out.
The video moved on to another area of the park, but mom still wasn't well. Ended up calling 911 and having an ambulance take her to the hospital. In the end, the issue was that she was dehydrated and hadn't eaten enough today. She's alright. There were other issues that need to be addressed, but she is fine. Added prayers would be appreciated.
Some of you may know that I have been incredibly stressed out lately. Between work, my "haters," and a few other things, my stress level is stupid high. Well, while I was waiting for Phil to pick me up from the hospital (I sent mom and Jen on their 2 1/2 hour trek back home), a woman walked over to chat with me. (I was sitting outside on a bench) The woman just started casually chatting with me.
Her name is Shari. She is from Florida. She has no family here. She came here a few months ago to work construction. She got sick. She's been in the hospital for a month. She was diagnosed with brain, bone, and breast cancer. The doctors have given her until Christmas.
It was when she showed me the burns from radiation that go from her left shoulder blade all the way down to about the middle of her chest (past where her left breast used to be) that I realized that my stressors are minor. My stressors are so small and insignificant. They at times seem so big and overwhelming for me but in the big scheme of things, they are all tolerable.
This woman has strength like you wouldn't believe. She admitted to being scared. It was obviously a definite blow. Apparently there are talks of sending her to U of M. I will tell you this, though, while she is at my hospital, I will visit her daily. If nothing else, I hope that I can make this path that God has chosen for her more tolerable. I wish she could be with her family, but if that isn't going to be possible, I sure won't let her die alone.
So, tonight, while you are pondering all the shitty things that happen in your life, take a moment to love your family and friends. Let them know how much they mean to you and realize that all the obstacles that get thrown in your way - are tolerable. You can survive. I know that my problems are not that big and that there are others suffering far more than me. I am going to make an effort to make sure that at least this one person - knows that she is loved and appreciated.
Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI wanted you to know that I love you! I had fun today due to the circumstances! It was nice to have someone there to talk to like the sister I never had. I know that I wouldn't have wanted to leave you alone! You have been there for me and so I wanted to be there for you today! I know things are stressful from work, to "haters" and such but remember this that you are an amazing mother, daughter, friend, and etc to the ones that you love! You are truly my hero from every aspect. Im always a good listener if you ever want to vent, cry, or anything! <3
I felt bad leaving you there. I also was a bit disoriented trying to get my bearings to drive out of the hospital. Got my reality check. Going to find a new doctor....one that listens and get a thorough physical.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I ruined things today. It was not my plan. I love you.
@ Rebecka...sweetie you didnt ruin things for Jamie, if nothing else it sounds like you did Jamie and Shari a wonderful favor by putting them in each other's path of life! Please find another dr and get better. Prayers for Shari, she met a friend for life! Jamie, good job! I wouldnt expect anything less out of you ;)
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