Gratitude Discussion Group

I’m grateful my mom wasn’t hurt more seriously when she fell yesterday. I couldn’t get to her quickly enough. She broke her shoulder. At least she didn’t require surgery. Very grateful for that. Her first broken bone. She’ll be 89 in July.
Jake

@jakedduck1 Ouch! Hope she is not in too much pain!
Ginger

@ginger
Hi kids,
Thank you for your concern. It really means everything to us. At times like this I wish we were back in the day when your doctor came to your house and did whatever was necessary. Now you need referrals from insurance companies, doctors approvals from so many different people, records of every description, then if your lucky enough to get the right person to dot all the i’s, cross all the t’s, check all the boxes and sign and initial the boatload of forms then maybe just maybe someone will call with an appointment in a month or so and if the patient is still alive the doctor will probably say “I might have been able to help her if you had brought her in sooner.” I think tomorrow I’ll tell the whole lot exactly where they can go.......Sorry but I’m a bit frustrated.
My friend was here when she fell and said she’d stay as long as necessary. Another friend came over food flowers and gift in tow. How wonderful to have such amazing friends. I never asked anything of any of them yet offers to help keep coming except from the medical community. My mom was telling me yesterday when she had appendicitis she called the doctor and he came to the house, took her to the hospital and within an hour or so he was in surgery removing her appendix. All done before sunrise. No insurance crap, no referrals, no appointments, no interrogation and only one signature. I’ll take the good old days over technology any day. Back when people came first. The price of technology and all the grief that comes with is too high a price to pay if you know what I mean.
I just remembered I bought my mom some flowers yesterday and a few groceries but just now remembered them. Guess the foods bad now but by the time I got through with it, it would be bad anyway. It’s almost 3am here so better get the flowers in a vase so she’ll see them first thing.
Sorry, I just needed to rant a bit.
Thanks again,
Jake

The world seems to have more of these types than anything else. I agree with what kind of low-life would do such a thing. Thing is the thief likely trashed it feeling proud for not getting caught.
So oft it is like thus. Sad there are people that enjoy stealing just for the high. Those type likely never heard of karma.

@jakedduck1 Ow! Your poor Mom. I'll keep her in my thoughts as she heals. It's wonderful to see how people show their support. You and your mom are blessed to be surrounded by good friends.
Jen

@gingerw Just reading your words is all I needed to understand the long awaited silence. Hugs.

@parus I do hope these antibiotics work. I too have a hard time taking them. I feel worse taking them.
Jen

@debbraw Be sure to report the theft to your local police and the DMV. If it was a temporary permit placard, and the thief uses it after the expiration, you will get the ticket if you haven't reported it. And, shame on that person!
Ginger

@jakedduck1- Oh no! That's terrible. My mom had Parkinson disease and she fell even when I was standing right next to her. I very rarely could catch her. I am sure that you got to her as soon as you could.

Good morning everyone- Even if the wind is galing at warp speed I'm grateful that the sun is out.