We planned a girls' only trip with my friend Janice and her daughter months ago. Everything was set. We were going to drop Parker off in Michigan on the way up to my friend's second home in White Pine, MI. We were supposed to stay for six days..... the girls were so beyond excited to spend time away and to hang out with their friend Alex. We had day trips planned to the copper mine as well as to see a beautiful water fall. That was put to a halt this morning around 8:30 AM when my phone rang.
My friend called to tell me that her Dad is in the hospital in Milwaukee (2 1.2 hours away) with Pneumonia. The sister that is supposed to take care of everything had a last minute trip scheduled at work and she needs Janice to go and take care of their Mother and figure out what is going on with their Dad.
Janice called me from work to tell me the news.
I completely understand. Family comes first. I would want to be there for my ailing parents, too. The thing that upset me is that Janice made a few comments to me that were not kind. She said, "We could go up a day later but you wouldn't do that. That's not how you work." What????????? Yes, I'm a planner but goodness...... that really upset me. I told her that we could definitely leave on Friday. She quickly recanted and said that she just didn't know how long she would need to be there, etc..... and then I told her that I was very upset by her remark to me. She has made remarks like that in the past when she has canceled at the last minute. I don't know if it's her way of trying to make herself feel better or what. I told her that I am a very supportive and caring friend and that her remarks hurt me. I told her that I do have to plan for things because I have a husband, three children, and two dogs to care for where as she only has a daughter to be concerned with. I also explained that Parker would be in another state with his Grandparents visiting while we were away so of course I had to plan for that. Greg's Mother has been very ill lately (severe infections) and we weren't even sure if she could take Parker at all up until last week. I can't be expected to just add days on to his stay...... and they are keeping the kids the very next week while Greg and I celebrate our wedding anniversary so I can't be gone that week regardless. The week after that we have registration day and picture day for school. I mean, there are other things to be considered. Although I was very hurt and angered to be honest by Janice's remark to me, I told her that I completely understood and that I was here if she needed me. I told her to write or call and keep me posted. I will of course pray for her Dad. I will pray for her family, too.
I just don't feel that her remarks where remarks that one friend would say to another friend. Sheesh.......I'm in tears. :0(
And now I have two very disappointed girls here. That makes me super sad because they have waited all summer to do a girls' thing. I'm going to try my best to plan some smaller things over the next six days.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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(((Leese)))
I'm sorry you feel hurt and angry! I'd like to blame it on the fact that your friend is very upset about her Dad, but you mentioned she has done it before.
I think the fact that you spoke up was a good thing. Just try to forgive her and move on.
I just know that you will come up with some awesome plans for you and the girls!
And I L-O-V-E the fact that you are blogging!
Thanks Jamie. You are so sweet. I love you. Did you know that? :0)
Ugh, I had a friend like this before who always made remarks to me that upset me. Needless to say, we aren't very close friends anymore. But my situation was a bit different. She was always saying things to me to try to embarass me in front of other people. But I am glad it all worked out for y'all.
xoxo love ya!
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