NOV 04/08 8:28 PM

Today has been a stressful day. I awoke to the sounds of sirens. My mom, who lives next door, took a stroke and was brought to the hospital. What an awful feeling seeing her hauled off on a stretcher. I walked to the hospital realizing how fast I had gotten dressed. I wasn't wearing socks, underwear, or my hat. Luckily it was a nice warm day. It was nice seeing my brothers and sisters gathered together in one place but I could think of happier reasons for doing so. Seeing them all made me thankful for their good health. I sat in a big comfortable Lazyboy chair in one of the small gathering rooms and took a small nap. I finally took my 10:00 AM pills around 8:00 PM after taking a long nap on the couch. Why is it a person somehow thinks his parents are magically invincible and will be around forever? I hear the beer store calling but I know better than to go there today. I'm off to get some supper instead.