Who Would You Call?

Funny how things that seem insignificant at one time can stick with you and become markers in your life. I remember once when I was at Auburn calling home to speak to my parents. I think this was my freshman year or so. Both of my parents were retired back then and were living the good life. This particular day that I called is memorable because it was one of the first times that I was calling home and nobody answered. I suppose to frame this up you have to remember that 20 years ago (damn has it been that long?) the common Joe did not own a cell phone. So where in the world were my parents and why were they not there for me? I really wasn't calling for anything important but it struck me that if I were calling for something important, they would not have been there for me. So who would I call? As an only child it kinda hit me that I had only myself to count on to get it done when it comes to family stuff.

Now I feel the same thing. Mom was diagnosed with cancer end of last week. I wanted to call somebody but who would I call? Sure I have plenty of friends and family but me being me I am just not that good at making that call. This is not about me, it's about her and her road to recovery through prayer and good medical care. From what I know now it seems like this could be much worse but the future is unknown. There will be several steps along the way. I think....I think that I have the peace of mind that the care is good from the doctors. It was good to speak to Stephanie today and I am glad that I had her knowledge to lean on and learn from. That helps.

I just think that I need somebody to be there on the other end of the line when I dial that house in 334. I need her to be there.