I’ll tell you what…
No more sightings here on the mountain but my brain has been playing wicked tricks on me. I have turned into a paranoid question-shouter.
Did you shut that door? I left that door open. I know it. WHO SHUT THE BASEMENT DOOR??
How did that light get on? I didn’t turn it on. I know I didn’t. WHO TURNED THE KITCHEN LIGHT ON??
How did the dog get out of my room? I shut the door. I know it. WHO LET LIL OUT OF MY ROOM??
So, up until yesterday I was sleeping with Lillian and asking a lot of questions. I was looking in windows from the outside to see if I spotted anything go by. I was sitting quietly in earnest to see if I heard any sounds. Nothing.
Good, wonderful nothing.
Yesterday my focus abruptly changed with a phone call from my husband. Our 17 year old was in a serious car accident and is very lucky to be alive. He’s home now and doing okay. The only causality was the car and a tree. He was swerving to avoid an animal and hydroplaned his vehicle. Ugh.
We almost lost him.
You wanna know what? I’m going to focus on the living right now. The rest of it – whatever it is can wait…
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Perspective can be a scary thought.
I’m glad that he is ok, thats truely a blessing in disguise.
I’m also glad to hear that all is quiet in the house of windows….
Glad to hear he’s ok. Yes, focusing on the living is good thing. Hugs all around MommaK.
Glad he’s okay.
that phone call must’ve been way scarier than any ‘haunting’… glad your son is ok – best wishes for a speedy recovery (physican AND emotional!)
Oh goodness, MommaK! Thank goodness he’s ok! Those are the scariest moments for a parent. You feel so helpless!
Yes, do focus on the living. Good advice for all of us.
Oh Momma K! I’m so glad he is alright! Poor thing – yes, enjoy life right now – take everything in…
Thinking of you.
*hugs*
I’m so glad he is okay! Prayers and hugs are with you.
Oh my gosh!!! How scary! Thank goodness he’s okay. Those teenagers love the scare the crap out of you every now and then, just to keep you on your toes. :wink:
Yikes. What a scare. I’m glad you are all ok.
Thank God he’s alright.
Give him lots of hugs.
And then some more.
I’m glad there is a “happy” ending. Nothing is more imprtant or precious than family, especially our children.Wishing him a speedy recovery.
I am so glad he is ok, my husband was in a major head on a couple of years ago, he is very lucky to still be alive.
Whew! Glad to hear that has a happy ending!
So it’s okay. Good. Sometimes, though, it’s pretty hard to focus on the important things until they remind you.
we almost lost our oldest to a serious illness when she was 2, it was a turning point for me, made me look at how we were living in a much different light, i made a huge change in what i was doing with my life. thank god he is ok and i wish him a speedy recovery.
Oh wow! Glad he’s OK. I think that’s an excellent plan…focus on the living!
Teach that kid that you DO NOT swerve for animals!
Or people you don’t know or like too well.
Only swerve for a loved one.
Ghosts are usually harmless. You need to figure out who owned the house before and why they’re mad at you.
The last house I had, the lady died right in the living room and the coroner was backed up so the family stayed there with her for 3 hours. But she was a really nice lady, so I had a nice ghost.
This has stuck with me all day. I’m so grateful it’s a happy ending, of course. But the heartache and then I imagine the anger. Or I assume I’d get angry. I need more control over the people I love damnit!
Thank god your son is OK. Puts things into perspective.
oh boy. glad to hear he’s fine – what a wakeup call for everyone, huh? i bet he’ll be nervous for a while when he drives…but not as much as mom and dad i’m sure!
p.s. did you see “the others”? just remember…
“this house is ours, this house is ours…”
oh wait. they ended up being the ghosts. crap.
When something would happen to one of you girls that would turn me into an emotional zombee I would think “Damn, I was letting all the meaningless things of everyday life squeeze out what is really what is most important to me”. Now I often, usually in the twilight before falling to sleep, purposely dwell on – and humbly thank God – for the fact that my girls – my whole immediate family (!) -are healthy and there are no earthshattering issues that they are struggling with! (Well, at least that I’m aware of!) :lovestruck:
Focus on the present. I am glad to hear The Boy is doing well. Tell that boy that you get points for hitting stupid animals who don’t know enough to get out of the way. :-)
LBC
I am so glad your son is okay!
I’m so glad your son was okay! How scary!
Oh, no!!!! I’m so sorry. I’m glad that he’s OK. That was surely a scary ordeal!
omg, so glad to hear he’s ok! certainly puts some perspective on things, though, doesn’t it?
many well wishes for your son! hope he recovers quickly!
Oh my! Thank God he’s ok!!
One of those phone calls that you just dread. I’m glad he’s ok. xoxoxo
Oh my goodness! That is more scary than the ghosts. I am relieved to hear that he is okay. How is your husband taking it?
Gosh! My blood ran cold when I read about your son. I am so glad he is okay.
Thank goodness your son is ok!!!