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Feeling bad... Need some assurance..

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    Feeling bad... Need some assurance..

    Ok members. My best friend's dad had been sick for a while and finally went to be with his savior on Friday morning. Unfortunately I will be able to attend the funeral in Abilene which is tomorrow. And it is weighing heavy on my mind. I have been back and forth to Houston the last two weeks helping my mom get to the hospital where my dad has been in critical but stable condition. We have been staying with my brother about 15 minutes from Methodist. But, unfortunately he is out of town until Wed and that leaves me to driver her. She is 82 and has no business driving in Houston traffic. It's tearing me up inside to not be able to go but I feel like I need to stay here. I have talked to Kevin and he is very understanding and has said "I know you would be here if you could."

    We have always been there for each other during many troubled times and have always pulled each other through. We are like brothers and have been that way since high school when he moved in our soph. year. I just hope that I am not letting him down by not being there. There have been a couple of times over the last couple of days that I have felt guilty and selfish for not being able to be there.

    All I can do at this point is to be there for support over the phone and keep Kevin and his family in my thoughts and prayers. Just need some assurance that I am doing the right thing.

    >E

    #2
    Take care of your folks first. I'm sure your friend does understand.

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      #3
      Im sure he understands. If its that important to you, could you not fly there and back the same day?

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        #4
        Your mom needs you there with her.

        Sucks you can't be with your buddy in person, but you and he are only a phone call away. Go see your friend once your brother returns. I'm sure your buddy understands.

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          #5
          Take care of Mom, and at the first opportunity, head to Kevin's. That's all you can do and I would bet that Kevin will be most appreciative and understanding. That's the way friends are--and pass along our condolences to him.

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            #6
            Sounds like you are a very good friend. Just search your heart and listen to what God tells you to do. Have peace with that. Take care and so sorry for the loss.

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              #7
              You are doing the right thing.

              Wish I was closer, I'd be glad to chauffeur your mom for a few days so you could go.....

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                #8
                If he is the kind of friend he sounds like, then take his words to heart. He knows what kind of friend you are and you'd be there if you could.

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                  #9
                  Kelly, you're doing the right thing. Your friend knows that if you could be there you would. Will be thinking of y'all. Sending you a PM.

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                    #10
                    Thank You, everyone. I plan on making a roadtrip soon after we get my dad out of here and home.

                    >E

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                      #11
                      If the roles were reversed, would you be OK with him not being at the funeral? I bet you would.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Shane View Post
                        If the roles were reversed, would you be OK with him not being at the funeral? I bet you would.
                        Thank You, Shane. You always put a positive look on situations.

                        >E

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