I'm getting worried. My best friend Dottie left for Michigan 16 days ago and I haven't heard from her in nine days. She wan't feeling well when she left, and last time I heard from her, she was still ailing. I know one of the reasons she went back to visit her hometown was to visit her mother's grave one last time. My normally optimistic friend has become melancholy lately. Doctors want to run tests on her, and she's thinking the worst.

Maybe she's kicking up her heels and having a good time. I hope so. But I am a worrier by nature, and I'm becoming concerned. She has a beloved cat she left at home with promises from her son's girlfriend to look after her pet, which is iffy. She has an elderly father who depends on her. I can't imagine her staying away so long. Why doesn't she answer her cell phone?  Oh well, when she gets back she'll  be annoyed I was so worried.   susil

Comments:

If she was annoyed, she is being selfish. You ought to slap her silly (or verbal version of same). You should also inform her that having friends is way better than a sharp stick in the eye.

I understand your concern. I'm lighting a prayer candle for your friend and sending positive wishes for her speedy and safe return.

comment by marta on Sept 26, 2008 2:11 PM ()

Dearest marta; all your help got her back home safe and sound--
but me, her son and father and sister are all PO'd with her for
not letting us know she was okay.You're a dear!

reply by susil on Sept 30, 2008 8:28 AM ()

Hope she is ok, Sue.

comment by elderjane on Sept 26, 2008 5:06 AM ()

She came home feeling better, thanks.

reply by susil on Sept 30, 2008 8:30 AM ()

comment by tealstar on Sept 26, 2008 4:03 AM ()

Actually she was!

reply by susil on Sept 30, 2008 8:32 AM ()

Call her dad. Also her son. And if the pet care is not taking place, perhaps you know someone who will temporarily adopt.

I am sorry to hear about your friend. It does seem strange--visiting her mom's grave with such urgency and not answering her cell phone. Perhaps she is out of a service area or didn't remember her charger. I do hope that all is better than what you fear.

comment by angiedw on Sept 26, 2008 2:40 AM ()

Hi angie; You are so right on--and I'm gonna write a blog now
about her cell phone problems.

reply by susil on Sept 30, 2008 8:41 AM ()