This Mom is taking a little break.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (44927)
June 5, 2025 6:33pm CST
My son has been in the hospital since Sunday, and I don’t think he will be getting out until possibly Monday. It’s 12 miles to the hospital from my house, and 12 miles back, so I am trying to just make one trip per day. Last night and tonight I just drove the additional 15 minutes to my daughter’s house and she and son in law fed me. They offered, I said yes.
Soon I will head back to the hospital and then home again after that. Tomorrow, it looks like I will do it all over again.
I know, my life isn’t exciting. I am not on a fun trip or sightseeing or anything adventurous. Well, it IS an adventure to get in and out of the parking tower by the hospital, but I live dangerously!!
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
Thank you so much. Sleep is iffy but I take advantage of what I can get!
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@Juliaacv (53821)
• Canada
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle It is the relaxation that your body and mind need that usually comes with sleep.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
@Juliaacv
It certainly is. And I think when I am stressed I get tired easily.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
My daughter and son in law are wonderful to me, and I am extremely fortunate that they are home this week from helping his parents. Thank you, Amber. 
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@GardenGerty (164142)
• United States
6 Jun
When I drive to Marion, it is the same as your 12 miles, and on to Hillsboro is about the other 15, but I do not have a child in the hospital, or someone who wants to see me and feed me in Hillsboro. Hillsboro is where Jane and I often meet. It is exhausting for you to make even that one trip daily. Hang in there, you are a good mom
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@GardenGerty (164142)
• United States
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle This Marion is in Kansas. It amazes me how many of my myLot friends live in Marion. . .Ohio, or other Marions. I identify with the grind of even that short distance on a daily basis for you to see your son in the hospital and then your daughter at home. Once is not bad, but daily is very wearing for you.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
I’ve been to Marion many times, of course, living in Illinois. It’s not a bad drive except a lot of traffic! Thank you.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
@GardenGerty
I am thankful that there are two good hospitals close. Where I lived previously, there was just a tiny one and they were limited in what they could treat there. So anyone as sick as he is would have been taken either here where we are now, or Springfield, or possibly Evansville to the south. So at least we live here and are avoiding all of that.
@kareng (75287)
• United States
6 Jun
You are a very devoted and loving mother!
I hope and pray your son gets stronger and better in the hospital and you can catch up on your sleep. I know how that goes though, you probably worry not know what is going on.
Sending you big hugs! X 2!!
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@kareng (75287)
• United States
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle It is the way we are built! You are welcome, of course!
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
@kareng
I do worry, I think most mothers would. And he worries about me, and sometimes tells me to go home and rest...sometimes I do, sometimes I wait a bit until he is settled. Thank you, Karen.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
@kareng
Yes, it is. They grow up and they are adults, but they will always be our children.
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@LadyDuck (476353)
• Italy
7 Jun
@MarieCoyle - They do the same here, they drive like crazy in those parking garages.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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8 Jun
@LadyDuck
There are constant crashes in there it seems. I heard from a nurse friend who works at that hospital, she warned me a long time ago and said most of the accidents were in the late afternoon and early evening. So I am just vigilant all the time.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
Those parking garage towers have people in them that drive like they are trying for a spot in the Indy 500!! I am as careful as I can be.Thank you, Anna.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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8 Jun
Oh, I’m not selfless. I just love them all, and I’m very proud that they are good people. Thank you.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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11 Jun
@grenery8
Your words mean a lot, thank you so much.
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@celticeagle (175748)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Jun
Sounds like a busy time for you. I hope you find time for you too. When tension and anxiety goes up self care needs to go up.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
There is no abundance of free time for me at the moment, but I am doing my best.
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@crossbones27 (50781)
• Mojave, California
7 Jun
You are a great mom and all moms know that comes first. The people that do not know that I feel sad for. Great moms will destroy the world for their kids. How it should be.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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8 Jun
Oh, honey…I don’t know if I am any better of a mom than the average mommy, but I will have to say the kids are my pride and joy in life. That are all sweet to their old mom, and I know not all mom’s are that fortunate. Thank you.
@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
Me, too! I may go to the poorhouse with the prices of the fees for parking, very frustrating. And the free parking is several blocks away, I can’t really do that unless I either get really lucky and would get out of here to go home and it wasn’t late. Late isn’t safe…so I park in the tower and pay for it. Not what I want to do, but hey, I need to be here.
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@rakski (139245)
• Philippines
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle You are a mom, but a superwoman to your kids.
No one can defeat what a mom can do for their kids
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
No super woman here, just a Mom who loves her kids. Thank you!
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
This all has been going on for some time now. But there is still hope and we are not giving up! Thanks!
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
Yes, it’s just what we do. It’s difficult, but I need to be here. Thank you!
@LindaOHio (191210)
• United States
6 Jun
You are a good mother. Try to get as much rest as you can.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
Rest doesn’t come easy but hey…I’m trying! Thank you.
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@thislittlepennyearns (64414)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
6 Jun
I hope he gets better soon.
I haven't messages you on facebok because i haven't known if the messages work or not.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
I have been getting some messages, and some people say they have messaged and then I didn't get it. All we can do is try and find out, thank you, April.
@thislittlepennyearns (64414)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
9 Jun
@MarieCoyle You can always message me here, cause then at least we know it works lol
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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9 Jun
@thislittlepennyearns
Same...yes. I try to check it a couple of times a day if at all possible. I hope you had a good weekend!
@snowy22315 (191048)
• United States
6 Jun
Really sweet of daughter and son in law to feed you. Will they be able to get over to see son too?
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@Jenaisle (14678)
• Philippines
6 Jun
Your son is lucky to have you by his side. Keep going! You're a strong woman and a courageous warrior, too. Nothing can defeat your resilient spirit. My hat's off to you! 
I am hoping and praying that you continue to be strong and that your son will recuperate quickly. 
I am hoping and praying that you continue to be strong and that your son will recuperate quickly. 1 person likes this
@marguicha (227389)
• Chile
6 Jun
You are so very sweet, Marie. Do try to rest or do something you like while you can. I´m glad that you visited your daughter.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
I've been there for dinner 3 nights in a row...they told me anytime, and it's a great time off for a bit, the food is great, and the company is, too. Thank you, Marga.
@FourWalls (75710)
• United States
6 Jun
Aw, honey, I'm so sorry you're going through this again. Praying for you both.
Praying for you both. 1 person likes this
@MarieCoyle (44927)
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8 Jun
@FourWalls
We are both very thankful for the prayers.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
He is, for sure. He is in an excellent hospital, and I am thankful for that. Thank you, Lenore.
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@MarieCoyle (44927)
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6 Jun
@JudyEv
It's a neat trick at times to get a parking place in one of the towers at all. But I did it every day...I hung in there and got lucky! Yes, he is very appreciative of my support, he worries about me as well.
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