It just wasn't the best day.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (51628)
September 18, 2025 10:51pm CST
We had a full day of appointments for the son today. Tests, his infusion, etc. then drove some more for yet another appointment. Finally made it home close to 7 PM. I heated the casserole I had made for tonight knowing it might be a long day, made a salad, and that was dinner--but hey, at least I thought that far ahead. He's so tired he ate and crashed.
Hopefully tomorrow will be a much calmer day, and not so tiring. We were glad to be home.
How was your day?
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@JudyEv (366374)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Sep
@MarieCoyle So strong and it's very obvious your son appreciates all you do for him.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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19 Sep
I think sometimes it would be easier to scrub floors all day than some of these stressful days. And, less tiring! But we do what we must, and we mom's always hang in there for our kids, whether they are big or small!
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
@JudyEv
Judy, before all this started, he was always doing something to help ME. He hates it that he really can't help right now. Yes, he is very appreciative of having me here and tells me that often. Thank you.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53871)
• United States
19 Sep
I hope that you both rest well and that tomorrow is more relaxing.
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@rsa101 (40502)
• Philippines
19 Sep
It sounds like you had such a long and exhausting day, but good thing you prepared dinner ahead—that was smart thinking. I can imagine how relieved you must have felt finally being home. My past days have also been quite hectic, though more on the mental side. I’ve been juggling a lot and it’s been draining, but like you, I’m just glad whenever I can take a breather at home. Hopefully tomorrow will be kinder to both of us.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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19 Sep
Sometimes, it's the mentally draining things that are the most exhausting, I agree! When there is worry involved, I think it just affects us more than we realize it will.
I hope tomorrow we ALL have a good day, thanks so much!
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@crossbones27 (51703)
• Mojave, California
19 Sep
You make me smile personally, not in some creepy way, just how you seem you are,. Enjoy the day miss lady.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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19 Sep
You are a sweetie for sure. I am glad to make you smile, my friend. Thanks so much!
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@FourWalls (80626)
• United States
19 Sep
Not that tiring! I did some housework (laundry, cleaned some stuff in the garage out) and had a great day. I pray tomorrow is better for you both.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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19 Sep
I need to get things done around here. It’s been super hectic. Hopefully this weekend I can play catch up!!
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@LadyDuck (488181)
• Italy
20 Sep
@MarieCoyle - I had to go to Switzerland this morning. We did everything we needed to do but my husband is now exhausted. It's a very warm and sunny day. I told him to rest now.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
I was able to get a few needed tasks accomplished. He isn't feeling well so he's been up and down, trying to rest. He isn't very hungry, but that could change shortly. Time will tell. Thank you, Anna. I hope you have a good day, too.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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22 Sep
@LadyDuck
I'm glad it's not very far for you to go there. I hope he got his rest.
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@GardenGerty (166637)
• United States
20 Sep
Our day was full as well but mostly with things I chose to do.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
I wish I could get more done in a day than I do. But if wishes were horses...I just do the best I can do.
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@snowy22315 (199457)
• United States
19 Sep
Yesterday was tiring but fun. Today fairly run of the mill, nothing exciting. Is there any progress with son?
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@snowy22315 (199457)
• United States
20 Sep
@MarieCoyle What can you do, but hang in there and celebrate the positive
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
@snowy22315
Yes, that's it in a nutshell. We celebrate every victory here!
@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
He is having surgery the 23rd so he is anxious to get that over with. Sometimes we move forward, sometimes not, but I celebrate every tiny step. Thank you, Snowy.
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@Juliaacv (54606)
• Canada
19 Sep
@MarieCoyle You are welcome.
It is so dry here also, almost a month without rain will do that.
I prefer to have a casserole or something planned that I can do quickly in the instant pot, I do not trust letting the slow cooker go while I am not at home. They can malfunction and you cannot shut them off if you are way.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
@Juliaacv
I honestly have never had a malfunction with a slow cooker. When I got my first one years ago, I was working and going to school. I latched on to that slow cooker and made a lot of meals for us.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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19 Sep
I actually do that a lot. If I know he has treatments to go to, etc. or we are not going to be home until dinnertime, I either have a casserole to heat up quickly, or something in the crock pot that greets us when we open the door with a good aroma and is all ready to eat! It saves a lot of time and money.
I did finally get more sleep than I have been. It's been very hot this week, and no one really wants to go outside. Very dry, too. Thank you, Julia.
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@wolfgirl569 (125757)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Sep
Glad you thought ahead. That always helps
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@wolfgirl569 (125757)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Sep
@MarieCoyle I knew this would be a long auction day but we order on Fridays so no problem
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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19 Sep
Eva, it really helps us out, I always try to do that if we are going to be gone for hours.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
@wolfgirl569
That’s nice that you don’t have to cook on Friday’s!
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@Fleura (33152)
• United Kingdom
20 Sep
@MarieCoyle I don't know whether anyone really knows.
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@LindaOHio (207322)
• United States
19 Sep
I'm sorry it was such a rough day. I had my eye doctor appointment. I didn't need glasses; and my eye pressure was good. I don't have to go back for 6 months.
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@LindaOHio (207322)
• United States
20 Sep
@MarieCoyle Yes, I always worry about my glaucoma.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
@LindaOHio
I am sure you do the right thing going every 6 months to get checked out, that helps a lot.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
I am sure it felt really good to get good news from a doctor's visit! I'm glad.
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@Shivram59 (46121)
• India
19 Sep
I hope you both must have had a refreshing sleep at night. Some days are really very tiring.
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@Shivram59 (46121)
• India
20 Sep
@MarieCoyle You are right. Some days are much more tiring than our expectations. I have experienced it, too.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
@Shivram59
Yes, some days are more tiring than other days. All we can do is our best, thanks so much!
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@srirahayu68 (351)
• Bogor, Indonesia
19 Sep
Sound a tiring day for you, may tomorrow morning be a good day. Stay happy with full spirit with your activities
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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19 Sep
I try to be very positive in life, being negative is just not who I am. Thank you so much.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
@srirahayu68
You are doing just fine with your English, don't worry.
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@srirahayu68 (351)
• Bogor, Indonesia
19 Sep
@MarieCoyle that is great.
Sorry if my English is not good.
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@Marilynda1225 (87157)
• United States
19 Sep
Your day does sound exhausting and hope today is calmer.
Love that quote that you posted. Certainly is true
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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19 Sep
Sometimes, we have to look for the good in every day, when the day is a really bad one or is very sad. But there is always a spot of good. I try to center my mind on that when things get rocky. Thank you so much, Marilyn.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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19 Sep
If I have learned anything from the journey I'm currently on here, it's to try to think ahead.
I am sorry you had a sick day, I hate to be sick, too. Hopefully today you are resting and relaxing, and feel better!
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@Traceyjayne (6724)
• United Kingdom
19 Sep
It’s always best to think ahead when you have appointments like that …you just never know how long they are going to take. Hope everything is sorted for your son.
Rest tonight and hope you have a better day tomorrow
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
Yes, I’ve learned that I need to think ahead, it helps me so much. Thank you, and I hope your day was good, too!
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@Shiva49 (27662)
• Singapore
19 Sep
Hospitals visits are long drawn with periods of waiting.
We are not in control and even at others' mercy.
I think of those who spent even years having to visit hospitals often.
I hope it should get better here afterwards.
It is good that you were well prepared for what was in store.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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19 Sep
This is a long journey of seeking wellness, and a slow one. We remain positive, but it has been a rocky road for him. Thank you so much.
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@Nakitakona (58443)
• Philippines
19 Sep
The nature of situation we have had for a day depends on our mood and our interaction with anyone.
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@MarieCoyle (51628)
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20 Sep
I am an upbeat person, so I don't let it get to me. I honestly enjoy meeting and interacting with others, I always have.
