Update on my friend Rose
By Patti G
@Pattitude (1287)
Newton, North Carolina
December 13, 2015 5:39pm CST
I have been back home in NC for a few days now. The visit went great. By the time I left, she had been off the vent for a few days. She had a scan the other day, but I don't know the results yet. But they have taken her off the pulmonary floor and moved her to the rehab floor to help her with her strength and endurance.
The pic is of me and Rose back in May of this year.
On my way home, I stopped in Chillicothe OH for breakfast. It was 5 am and I barely turned the car off when a woman knocked on my window claiming that she ran out of gas and could I take her to the post office. I replied, I'm sorry but I don't know you. She looked distressed but you just don't know people. Why would any one stop someone in out of state license plates if they needed help. I wanted to help, especially it being winter and it being the holiday season, but I just did not feel safe. By the time I got out of the car (which was just a couple of minutes later) she was gone. I did not see her anywhere!
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@Pattitude (1287)
• Newton, North Carolina
13 Dec 15
I wanted to, though. I have been in that situation before and have relied on the kindness of strangers. I just got a bad vibe from her.
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@Pattitude (1287)
• Newton, North Carolina
13 Dec 15
I was afraid she might have had a partner nearby.
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
18 Dec 15
Sometimes it's really difficult to be in that situation. I think many of us really want to help, but we do not dare to take the risk as well. Nowadays there are just too many cheating cases which we can bring ourselves into very dangerous situation. Perhaps you made a wise decision not to help her.
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@Pattitude (1287)
• Newton, North Carolina
19 Dec 15
It was strange that someone would approach an out of state car for help. If it were me in that situation, I would want a local to help me. I had a rental car and it was brand new, so they probably saw that and thought I had money.
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@Pattitude (1287)
• Newton, North Carolina
14 Dec 15
I sure hope so. Her husband said that she did a complete turnaround since the point that I got there.
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@Pattitude (1287)
• Newton, North Carolina
15 Dec 15
I will have to try to call her tomorrow. I have only spoke to her once since I got back. Been so busy with school work.
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@Pattitude (1287)
• Newton, North Carolina
17 Dec 15
@JudyEv I spoke to her yesterday. She sounds wonderful and is doing great! She should be going home tomorrow. She's worried about how her house looks, she asked her husband if the house looked okay. She said, he hesitated and said everything is great. It's probably a mess! I hope he cleans it up before she goes home.
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@JudyEv (326926)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Dec 15
@Pattitude Hope you're able to talk to her soon.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
14 Dec 15
that woman may be trying to scam you, good you did not give in to her wish. I hope too that your friend will be okay. It is hard to have a friend who has that kind of illness, you watch her suffer.
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@zebra2222 (5269)
• United States
15 Dec 15
It has to be hard on you, but you gave her your support.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Dec 15
I would do the same too . It's better to be sure than to be sorry later . 
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
15 Dec 15
@Pattitude . I have read back at how Rose was diagnosed with Lung cancer, and has been fighting it all the way, and I wish her continued strength, and I hope she will get better each day. It is good you have been able to see her and be there for her. I do not open my car window when someone I do not know knocks, it is sad, but it is a dangerous world, and a woman driving alone has to be extra careful.
@antonbunot (11092)
• Calgary, Alberta
16 Dec 15
I was thinking at first it was RosyRose from Australia. . . I mean your friend Rose. But when I saw your photo, it was not her. You. ladies are much younger. . 
@jillybean1222 (6408)
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18 Dec 15
i understand your hesitation. i would have offered to maybe call someone, but i wouldn't have let her in either. so sorry about your friend
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
17 Dec 15
I'm glad you said no... sometimes its the best answer. Because you were out of state it seems suspicious someone would ask you to do that because you aren't familiar with the area. I will add you friend Rose to my list for prayers and healing.
