(OT) My mom's in the hospital

[Eosin the Red]

Good wishes and my prayers.

I have done a whole mountain of these things so if you have questions or don't understand something - I can probably clarify in a general way. Just shoot me an e-mail.

 

[Zander]

Doc,

I think Mistwell is right. The fact that your mother is being treated relatively early on is very encouraging. With the proper medical supervision she'll be getting from now on, she should be fine for many, many years. Just make sure she takes any medication she's prescribed. My grandmother had a serious heart condition for 25 years. She eventually passed away at the age of 90 - and not from the heart condition. It's amazing what medicine can do nowadays.

My mother had an eye operation today, so I know how it feels to worry about your parents as they age.

Best of luck to both you and your mother.

 

[Dr Midnight]

Hey, thanks everyone. I'm feeling much better today, and in fact I'm feeling a bit silly for despairing. I've watched two grandparents wither and die in a manner that left them no dignity, really, and nothing left of them by the end. Strokes and Alzheimer's. My life's first few impressions of family members' agings and deaths are not entirely terrific. I know death isn't wondrous and sparkly as an event, but I think I've got a rather unhealthier opinion of it than I should.

WanderingMonster:
Great wee-wee story! I giggle thinking of a two year old just railing against wee-wees in what amounts to a vitriol-filled rant, from the lips of a kid who doesn't know to use the words "loathe" or "despise". Very cute. "Yes honey, the wee-wee is your enemy."

Trevalon:
Thanks man, but DIDN'T we meet? Weren't you at Gencon 2001? There was SOMEONE with an elfy EN name wearing a blue robe with blond hair, and he was pretty cool. If this isn't you, I apologize, but if it IS you, there you go. Hell, I've been wanting to have drinks with my story hour readers since I started writing. The only one of you I've met is Conaill.

Again, thanks to everyone. Big hugs to all.

 

[Datt]

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts Doc.

And since you wanted jokes and what not here you go:

10 Things In Golf That Sound Dirty

1. Look at the size of his putter.
2. Oh, dang, my shaft's all bent.
3. You really wacked the hell out of that sucker.
4. After 18 holes I can barely walk.
5. My hands are so sweaty I can't get a good grip.
6. Lift your head and spread your legs.
7. You have a nice stroke, but your follow through leaves a lot to be desired.
8. Just turn your back and drop it.
9. Hold up. I've got to wash my balls.
10. Damn, I missed the hole again.


And one more since we are almost all Star Wars fans:

You might be a redneck Jedi if you say, "Luke I am your father... and your brother."

And one for all of us Computer nerds out there(yes I am one of them):

You know you're a computer nerd when you know more IP addresses than phone numbers!

 

[der_kluge]

Moms in the hospital, babies with defects, the economy is in the toilet....


MAN! Is there no end to this Republican-controlled government?!


(ok, that was meant to be funny, and light-hearted. Don't read too much into this)

 

[MEG Hal]

So, if any of you are the prayer type, and would like to do prayer type things for a complete stranger, that'd be appreciated. Otherwise, maybe you'd just like to tell me a joke or wish me luck with the job I'm trying to get. Slap me with something positive, because I could use a little Ritalin for the inner demons today.

~Doc Midnight

I'm on it---good luck and a speedy recovery.

 

[Gospog]

Doc,

Fingers crossed from the whole Gospog Clan (well, in Huggy's case, it's paws, but it's the thought that counts).

Do you need Touchdown Taco dip? It always makes me feel a lot better.

Currently searching for funnier stuff to tell you.

 

[Arravis]

Doc, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope things turn out ok in the end.

 

[s/LaSH]

Hey, you have my best wishes.

My father went into hospital six months ago with a full-blown heart attack. He went back in two weeks later with another attack, and he's fine. Humans armed with medical technology are very resilient.

There, another reassuring story.

 

[Richards]

Doc:

On the prayer front, I've got you down for one sick mom and one new job. Got it. What's your mom's name, by the way? (I'm asking only for anagrammatical purposes.)

On the reassurance front, I'll chime in with a brother-in-law in his 50s and an aunt in her 60s who underwent the full triple-bypass procedure with no problems. As has been already mentioned, the fact that they're catching it early makes it that much more safe. (Plus, from what I understand, Angie O'Plasty is nowhere near as scary as she used to be.)

On the light-hearted humor front, this guy's sitting at a bar with the saddest face anyone's ever seen, moping disconsolately in his beer. The bartender walks over to him and says, "Hey, you look a little down, buddy. Want to talk about it?"

"I guess," replies the man. "I just found out something terrible about my wife. I've kind of had suspicions that she's been cheating on me, so today I left work a couple of hours earlier than normal, snuck inside the house, and sure enough, she was up in the bedroom having sex with my best friend. I mean, bad enough she was cheating on me, but with my best friend!"

"Gee, that's terrible," says the bartender. "Here, have another beer on the house. So, what did you say to this so-called 'best friend' of yours?"

"I walked right up to him, looked him square in the eye, and I said--










(Spoiler space so you don't accidentally read the punchline too soon)









"--'BAD DOG!'"

Johnathan