Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Summoned

It turns out you can totally crack your head into a car door frame and just take a couple of hours out of the day before you bounce back, play around with your hair to cover the bruise, and go on like it never happened.

This morning on the way to school my phone rang. Laurie wanted to know how my head was. She said Tom didn't sleep all night worrying about me. I let her know it was fine and she immediately told me she'd call me back.

When Laurie called back she announced that she and Tom would like to see me. "Now?" No, just this week. "Am I in trouble?" I was thinking of the joint in the first aid kit in the kitchen. No, I'm not in trouble. But I totally feel guilty anyway.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Maybe he wants to make sure you are OK and to see for himself.
gmg

Anonymous said...

I think they are just concerned. You have had some medical issues recently and now you cracked your head open. They are behaving like concerned parents. Let yourself be taken care of and pampered! Toni

Kizz said...

This is what it's like when parents are worried about you. It's just odd because they aren't your parents. They know you. They know you minimize and play through pain. They won't feel easy about the ding in your skull until they see for themselves. Glad you feel better. You really got your bell rung!

Zephyr said...

Since everyone else mentioned the pampering, I'll cover the other issue. You can always say it's medicinal marijuana... it IS in the first aid kit, after all...

Anonymous said...

They may want to talk to you about more than just your head injury. Maybe the fact that you got hurt while you were with Tom plus your recent illness plus their general concern/love for you and your sisters = they want to have a bigger discussion with you about how they can be helpful to you and your family (in general or in times of need).

They seem like they genuinely love you three and want what's best for you. They also recognize that you're the decision-maker and guardian of your family. I'm guessing they want to have a heart-to-heart with you (alone) about their role in it all.

Try to approach it with an open mind. I'm sure you're not in trouble!

Anonymous said...

Glad your head is feeling better! If Tom and Laurie want you to get it checked out, though, that wouldn't be a bad idea.

It's aggravating when people request a special meeting to speak and won't say regarding what.

Anonymous said...

I'm sure they just want to see for themselves that you're really ok. Ditto to all the comments about that's what parents do. They love you and your sisters and just want to help.

Yankee, Transferred said...

If I were you, a suggestion as to the topic would have felt good. Relax and enjoy their love.