Nightmare
I just picked my dad up from the airport. (He flew in to see his doctor here to see if there are any experimental trials he qualifies for. This is his last resort.)
It took me an hour and a half to get to the airport. It usually takes me 20 minutes.
The airport attendant left my father sitting on the curb, in a wheelchair, in the 90 degree heat for an hour.
Then, as if my day wasn't going bad enough, my father fell down and busted his lip open when he stepped off the curb. I couldn't get him up. There was hardly anyone around. A female cab driver tried to help me pick him up, but she couldn't get him up either. Finally, a cop car drove by and I flagged them down and they helped me get him in the car.
Then, of course, there was a ton of traffic on the way home, and all this while Willa was in the backseat.
I don't know how I'm going to get through this. I really don't.
Comments
Oh, Torrie! I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Sarah Brown | August 1, 2007 05:57 PM
Oh bunny. You don't know how much I wish I was there to help you. :(
Performing voodoo ritual to bring you peace. Or rain. I'm not too good at the voodoo.
Posted by: Amanda | August 1, 2007 06:03 PM
Oh, honey, I don't even know what to say, just so many levels of awful going on there.
As always, big hugs to you, and let me know if there's anything I can do!
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | August 1, 2007 06:13 PM
Oh I'm sorry.
Posted by: M&Co. | August 1, 2007 06:17 PM
ugh
Posted by: mrtl | August 1, 2007 07:45 PM
I love you SO MUCH -- you call me ANYTIME.
Posted by: Fuzzball | August 1, 2007 08:00 PM
That is horrible, I'm so sorry. Sending good thoughts and hugs your way.
Posted by: Keely | August 2, 2007 02:16 AM
I wish so much there was something we could do to help. What a horrible ordeal. Much love to you and your family.
Posted by: jenB | August 2, 2007 03:24 AM
I'm so sorry... Sending happy thoughts your way...
Posted by: Tasha | August 2, 2007 08:41 AM
Oh, I'm so sorry... I'm thinking of you today and knowing that you'll get through it, you're silly strong!
Keep your chin up, you rock!
Posted by: Erik Kastner | August 2, 2007 12:12 PM
You will get through it. And your daughter is taking it all in. Your compassion, your strength, your rising to the occasion. I pray that you'll know your strength, and that help will be there when you need it.
Finally, it seems your Dad is looking to fight the way you've wanted him to. I hope there's an amazing trial that helps him. xxx
Posted by: Susie | August 2, 2007 01:19 PM
oh... :(
i know this must all feel like too much, but you will get through it.
you will.
in the meantime, here's an SNL skit with two of my favorites from the show, maybe it will give you a tiny little break from the ick:
here
Posted by: Sarcomical | August 2, 2007 05:53 PM
I don't know how you'll get through it, either. I just know that you'll get through it.
Posted by: Nilbo | August 2, 2007 09:57 PM
I don't even know what to say. I just don't.
I'm sorry, darlin.
Posted by: southernfriedgirl | August 2, 2007 10:16 PM
Oh wow. I'm so, so sorry. :( I don't know what else to say. Be strong.
Posted by: LazyLightning | August 2, 2007 11:48 PM
:(
I don't know what to say. I'm sorry.
Posted by: Farrell | August 3, 2007 07:38 AM
Oh God. I'm so sorry. Well wishes to your Dad right now.
And hugs to you.
Posted by: victoria winters | August 3, 2007 09:37 AM
my heart goes out to you...having recently lost my mother and brother three days apart..there are days that i dont think i can go on... then i look at my children and i know i have no choice....ilock myself in the bathroom alot and sob... i keep friends close by... cancer sucks!!!!! i know that cancer has forever changed me.. i miss them so much it hurts...i will keep you and your father in my prayers!!!
Posted by: gina | August 3, 2007 11:24 AM
You will get through it for your dad. It will be hard but as cliche as it may sound, you will be a better person for it.
Some days will be better than others. You just had a really bad day. I hope you have a whole bunch of good ones in a row.
Posted by: Pat | August 3, 2007 12:03 PM
good luck with everything. I might also suggest calling the airport/ airline to complain about the idiot who left your dad outside.
Posted by: jamie | August 3, 2007 12:22 PM
I read this when you posted and am only just back to somment because it struck such a chord with me. My grandad didn't receive the greatest care in his final days with people doing things like leaving food that he couldn't eat. I am so angry I could hurt someone and my heart went out to you about how your dad was treated.
One day at time, hun, just take it one day at a time and you'll get through this. Hugs to you and Willa.
Posted by: platypus | August 4, 2007 02:37 PM
just doing my nightly surfing, looking for updates about your dad...
thinking about you and sending you a {{cyberhug}}.
i know it's beyond difficult... take care of yourself, and stay in the present... as you know, it's all too fleeting..
diana
Posted by: diana | August 4, 2007 11:30 PM