A very full afternoon--hurry up and wait.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (63018)
September 15, 2026 11:29am CST
For the son, not for me.
Right now, he is on a telehealth appointment with what he calls the ''vampire'' that calls from the treatment center. That shouldn't take very long.
This afternoon he has an appointment at one complex in the city, then immediately after that I have to drive to the main hospital complex for another appointment. That sounded like a full day to me, but his primary care doctor called and wants him to sign some paperwork and have a quick check for something that I can't remember right at the moment.
When we have days this busy with medical stuff, sometimes he gets a bit down in the dumps. So his crazy Mom cracks a lot of bad jokes to keep us laughing.
He seems to be in a positive mood, hopefully he won't get too tired later on in the middle of racing from one place to another.
I asked him if this was too much in one day--we didn't honestly plan it this way this time, but it happened. He said it was fine, because that meant he didn't have to go another day, so hopefully this works out.
As for Mom the chauffer, she will have an afternoon of ''hurry up and wait'' but that's ok.
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@MarieCoyle (63018)
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6h
@wolfgirl569
I put safety on high priority. These days it seems we have to.
@MarieCoyle (63018)
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9h
It all went well until we had to weave through the worst of the traffic and of course construction...finally back home again, yay! Thank you.
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@MarieCoyle (63018)
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6h
I sm lucky to have him, his brother, and two sisters. They are all good people and I am very proud of them. Thank you!!
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@celticeagle (193827)
• Boise, Idaho
13h
So much. Gosh I sure don't envy you. I hope you two have a day of rest coming. That is always how I finished my runs some days. I used to jog nearly 8 miles to and from each day. Sometimes it was more than I thought I could do. But, I would mentally tell myself okay when you get home you will get a nice blueberry smoothie (or whatever) and I'd make it that last bit because I held onto that coming thing I was going to give myself.
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@MarieCoyle (63018)
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9h
Tomorrow I only need to pick up meds for him, and I have one local appointment for myself that won't take but about 15 minutes. Which is all fine, we need some more at-home time. Thanks!
@MarieCoyle (63018)
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9h
I know what you mean about parking garages. They are not my favorite, either, but I do have to use the one at our hospital quite often. And yes, I often end up on the top floor....thankful for elevators!
@MarieCoyle (63018)
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9h
He is a good and kind man. I am lucky to have him and the other three in my corner...they are all very special people. Thank you so much.
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@MarieCoyle (63018)
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16h
I take a book, and I have my phone with me. I have to keep my mind busy so I don't overthink and worry too much. Sometimes if it's a consult only with treatment plans, etc. he asks me to come in with him, he's always afraid he might miss or forget something....yes, he's always going to be my child and I am his Mom, but he's an adult and I treat him like one.
I agree, hurry up and wait can sort of suck! He tells me how much he appreciates what I do, and I always say I would do it for any of my 4, and I know they would do it for me. Thanks, Amber.
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@snowy22315 (212807)
• United States
15h
Wow, hope nothing ever happens to your car! I know..I should bite my tongue right?
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@FourWalls (87726)
• United States
15h
And then, on top of that, you have the heat and the traffic to deal with. 
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@MarieCoyle (63018)
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14h
Honestly, it’s easier to deal with the heat than it is the traffic!
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@MarieCoyle (63018)
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16h
As long as it helps him get to where he needs to go, I'm there for him. He's definitely worth it! Thanks so much.
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