My mum's in hospital at the moment, which isn't remotely where mum's are supposed to be. They're supposed to be indestructable, like the Terminator, but with a more nagging quality. Looks like (fingers crossed, touch wood) she'll be out soon, but in the meantime I'm taking my dad over as often as possible to keep her spirits up through conversations like this one:
Dad: You know that optician you like? Dead. Cancer. And he was only sixty-one.
Mum: OH FOR GOD'S SAKE.
On the way back in the car:
Dad: Your mother doesn't seem to need us to stay quite as long at the moment. That's a good sign.
Me: Of course it is.
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Know what it's like having a parent in hospital, hope your mum gets out soon. You'll need her well enough for future babysitting duties!
Bugger.xx
*attempts to transmit positive energy towards Falmouth Hospital and its environs*
Hope your mum gets better soon.
Hope your dad gets laryngitis.
What they all said. Without the rude word, of course.
Awww, thanks for kind words all.
We've been praying for laryngitis on a daily basis since about 1978, but no sign yet.
I'm with Cello: Arsebiscuits.
Hope all is well soon as.
Hope your mum gets well as soon as humanly possible (or, if she genuinely is a Terminator, as soon as androidly possible).
Also sending positive vibes (hard as I'm congenitally grumpy but I"m trying...). You could always try giving your dad a big toffee just before you get to the hospital - should keep him quiet for a while...
Hope she's well soon.
I second the toffee idea.
Yes, never mind this hospital lark - she's got work to do soon, and she'll need all her energy, I can tell you. Those 12 hours shifts can take their toll.
Hope she's feeling better soon.
Hope she's on the mend.
Agree with all the above. x
It's funny how many normally cheerful people turn into doomsayers when hospital visiting.
Hope your mum's better soon.
Wish her well from me.
Not that she knows who I am. But that's not the point.
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