I scare Busy Chatty Employee (a twenty-something who has spent most of the afternoon explaining "blogging" to me) sometimes. There has been more than one instance where we have been trying to contact a particular patient and I have said, "We're not going to get hold of them, he/she died, I know it", and, I've been right. Actually, I've done it with a couple of other things as well, so, I've got her weirded out. At the risk of you thinking I'm a complete fruitcake, I will admit that I sometimes get "feelings" about other things (not always doom and gloom either) before they happen, but, I rarely tell anyone. Yes, I DO know it's all just a coincidence, but, this angle makes for a much more interesting post.
Anyway, I've had weird vibes about my mother for several days. And, just as I was getting ready to inform the Internet of said feelings this morning, my dad called to tell me they were at the hospital. More of the same (emphysema, COPD, lung cancer), not sure what they are going to do for her, I go back tonight, so we'll see. Actually, I've been a great big glob of non-specific anxiety that I haven't been able to shake in several days (hence the previous clean-fest, Lucinda, you were close), so, I guess I know why I haven't really been up for the holidays. I feel somewhat better with her in the hospital, but now the openended-ness of it all has shifted my anxiety a bit. Busy Dad is trying valiantly to get me to understand and feel that "whatever happens, happens" and that there's really nothing I can do to change the whole thing. I'm working on it, but I'm not there, yet.
So, Dear Internet, ya'll are the only ones who know that I think I have ESPN and can predict the future and all that shizznit. Don't tell, I don't want people to think I'm weird.
More later live from dial-up at Minor Medical Center. See you then.
ADDED: Right after I typed this, Busy Boy came running into the room and said, "Guess what? I have a psychic power! Every time I get a ringing in my left ear, I get hurt. So, when my ear rings, I know I'm gonna get hurt."
I kid you not.
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Maybe that's not such a great gift. I hope your Mother is ok.
My thoughts are with you.
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Prayers for Busy Granny and your peace of mind! I'm also glad to know that I'm not the only one who refers to "it" as ESPN.
Don't let your ESPN make the stress level higher than it needs to be. I hope your mom gets better real soon.
And I wish I could have been there while someone explained blogging to you!
Still praying for your family.
{insert sarcastic tone here} Maybe the 'ringing' in Busy Boy's ear is from listening to rock and roll waytooloud. Tell him I said, "Rock On!"
LOL about the "explaining blogs". Some people...
I'm sorry to hear about your mom, sending get well vibes her way.
Like Mother like son?
I can relate to the feeling of needing to clean during stressful times. Hang in there and let us know how she's doing.
Tell the truth-- did you encourage BCE to explain bloggin, and act dumb, or did it just come up??
Weird!! Didn't you and I have a conversation once about espn? If not, I'm just having deja vu.
Hope your mom better soon. Happy New Year!! xo
FREAKY! I get "feelings" which I call my "spider senses tingling" when I meet people. I get INSTANT impressions, and they're seldom wrong.
I get the same thing, and I am usally right. Except for the time I thought my Son and Daughter were on their way to getting along...HA as if...
Your mom is my prayers I hope she gets better, take care!
Who knows if ESPN is "real" or just a result of experience? Either way, please just enjoy freaking other people out with your "gift", and don't analyze it too much.
I hope your mom is feeling better too. Best wishes to you.
I never used to believe in it, but lately I do.. some weird things have happened lately that have no other explanation.
I hope mom feels better - try to hang in there!
I hope your Mom is better soon. I am sending thoughts and prayers her way and yours. Unfortunately, my ESPN only seems to kick in when something really bad is going to happen to someone very close to me...I'd rather have your type.
I have ESP, but only regarding pregnancy...I somehow always know when people are pregnant before they announce it. It's bizarre.
Sending good thoughts your mom's way - hang in there and take care of yourself during this time, too!
I prefer Fox Sports Network myself. Wait, what are we talking about?
Now can you explain this 'blogging' thing to us?
(Hope your mom is okay, too.)
Remember a few minutes ago when I said I hate you? I take it back.
I'll be thinking of you and your mom. And Busy Boy. I think all of you might just be on that side of normal.
Perhaps you should tell Busy Boy that when he has a ringing in his left ear, he should immediately sit down and put his hands in his lap until the feeling passes.
I know...but it would be funny just to see his reaction, no?
I wanna know just what this Busy Chatty Employee explained to you about blogging and how you kept a straight face during the afternoon of explanation!
Sorry to hear that your mom is back in the hospital but if she needs care, that's the best place to be. ESPN, women's intuition, whatever! We all have it but often ignore/discount its power!
I'm sorry about your mom, and wish her a speedy recovery so she can be back at home. Being in the sandwich generation sucks, but it sure beats the alternative.
And I totally believe in ESPN, and that you have it. And BB, too.
Hey, I always say follow your feelings. We realy don't know how our brains work... so listen to them.
Tell busy boy to go sit down in a nice soft chair with a book every time his ear hurts! :)
So has anyone ever called you "Radarette" lol! and Busy Boy can be lil'Radar. :-)
I totally believe in a 6th sense. I'm sorry about your mom. I know this is a difficult time for you. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts.
I have a family that swears ESP is an inherited trait. So you're not alone.
I'm sorry about the anxiety. I know how that is. I hope your mom starts feeling better soon.