My rambles about a very long Monday. / myLot

March 2, 2026 11:22pm CST

I have never been overly fond of Monday's. They just don't ever seem to really go that well. Today was...very tiring. We drove through snow covered streets and roads to get where we had to be. But by 2 PM, the snow was pretty much gone again. Son had an appointment at 11 AM. Got him to that, it ended about 12:45. Next up, time for infusions and a transfusion, so of course it's way, way the other side of the city but I got him there on time. My daughter and son in law came because they knew where we would be, I went with them to the coffee shop next door and we had a coffee and a little visit. They brought the son a coffee drink and he enjoyed that. It was after 7 PM when we got home and for some reason, I was just wiped out. This makes me mad at myself--for some reason it doesn't seem as if I should be so wiped out, it's not like I was doing anything hard. Some paperwork, etc. while I waited. I am sure it's just that old evil stress that just has to rear it's ugly head sometimes, and I will survive! Still, it was good to get home. Tomorrow I only have one errand to do and it isn't far away. Looking forward to a quiet day.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (113935)

• United States

11h

You operate so much on your will to be there for your son. That’s exhausting, and you’re amazing for doing what you do.

I really hope today is a relaxing day for you, and you get that much needed quiet and rest.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (55442)

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I don't consider myself amazing...I'm a Mom. I would do this for any of my 4 children, or for a grand. It's just what we do...you cared for your own Mom for years and I am sure there were many days that you and your Dad wondered if you could go one more step, or do one more thing...you've walked this walk, sweet lady.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (88974)

• United States

All in all your Monday sounds like it would be very tiring even though you didn't think you were doing a lot. Hope today (Tuesday) is a quiet one for you

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (88974)

• United States

@MarieCoyle I haven't moved super fast (or even fast) in years

glad your day has been quiet.

Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (55442)

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I am not moving super fast today, but hey...I'm moving, which is all that matters. It's a wet, cold and gloomy day here, and has been quiet (knocking on wood!) Thank you!

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snowy

@snowy22315 (203741)

• United States

10h

Don't beat yourself yp.Your days are physically and emotionally exhausting. At least you get to relax some today.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (55442)

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Some days are hard and some are easier. I try to celebrate the good days. Thanks, Snowy.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (130461)

• Marion, Ohio

Sitting and waiting is very tiring.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (55442)

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It really is. You would think after all of the times I've spent sitting in the hospital with the son, for appointments, for years of children and grandchilren's ballgames and cheering and such, and on and on..it wouldn't affect me like it does. But I don't think I am very good at sitting and waiting for long periods of time.

LindaOH

@LindaOHio (215266)

• United States

10h

Anytime I have a doctor's appointment, I'm exhausted when I get back home. Could be partially stress; but it's also my age. Pain-wise it takes me a day to recover from any outing.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (55442)

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I am sorry, I know that must be difficult. You want to go out but it wears you out. No one really enjoys doctor visits.

LooeyVille

@LooeyVille (60)

• United States

Those long days get to me to

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (55442)

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They totally exhaust me. I think a marathon race would be way less tiring.

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Toni

@toniganzon (73964)

• Philippines

15h

Stress is a great factor for making us exhausted.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (55442)

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Yes, it is. And stress just seems to make everything worse, too.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (494443)

• Italy

14h

Waiting in hospital is stressing and we do a lot more than we imagine we are doing. It's normal that you were exhausted. I hope you can rest today.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (55442)

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I've not gotten much accomplished today, Anna. And I am not going to worry about it, just taking it slowly. Thank you!

Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (68138)

• Centralia, Washington

17h

You don't realize how much you do. Your day would have about killed me. That is a huge day that you describe plus the emotional side of it. I hope you do get a nice, long nap that gives you rest.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (55442)

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16h

Honestly, I think it's harder to just SIT and wait than it is to be up and doing something. The time simply crawls when a person just sits too long. I get up and walk, come back, sit some more. I always bring a book. I am winding down now, tomorrow I hope for a nap! Thanks, Lenore.

Fleur

@Fleura (34238)

• United Kingdom

12h

Days like that are very draining, even though you feel as if you haven't really accomplished anything

Hope you feel better today.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (55442)

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All of that sitting in a hard chair...hard on the body, haha! No, I didn't get much accomplished. But I was where I needed to be, so it's OK. Thank you.

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DianneN

@DianneN (250265)

• United States

Crummy weather, especially on a Monday, isn’t something I enjoy. I suspect that the weather and being so busy made your day seem longer. Hope you had a relaxing evening.