OK, now don't anyone be offended by this, maybe it's the mood I'm in (because I consider domestic violence a very serious matter and NOT the least bit funny) ... but I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants....you have to know my dad (6 feet, 200+ lbs, booming voice)...and mom(5'5" 125, proper and ladylike)....he's SO hard of hearing every conversation is like the "who's on first" routine. So, my sister takes him to the ER today to get checked out. In Mass the ER must inquire as to possible domestic violence as a cause of injury. Here's an excerpt from my sister's e-mail (BTW--no broken bones, soft tissue damage only and a nasty unrelated rash from some meds for his other conditions) :
Triage nurse: Any instances of domestic violence?
Dad: Huh?
Nurse: Was your fall a result of domestic violence?
Dad: Well, it was a bad fall, but I dont think it was violent, no.
Nurse: No,no, have you been a victim of any domestic violence?
Dad: Huh?
Me (loudly): She wants to know if there was domestic violence!
Dad: No, Im not violent.
Nurse (laughing): Not you. . .Im required to ask if anyone has been violent toward you, or caused your injury.
Dad: Oh, Jeez, no, no. . .though my wife was always pretty strong; in fact, shes probably stronger than I am; well, not anymore, shes in a nursing home now, so I dont have to worry about that. . ...
Thanks for the hugs and PD Sue...and everyone!
7 monthshs!!!ahutton, are you still feeling sick in addition tothe swollen spleen? uuggh. I know DD had an "unspecified" viral illness last year (the mono screen was negative) - this seems so similar in that she is so fatigued - but not much else for symptoms!! sigh. Let us know how you make out with your specilaist, OK??
poohsie...I laughed at the "competency test" comment hehehehehe

Thanks for the hugs, good luck on your tests....and safe/happy trip of course!
Brandie! It's getign SO close!!
And where IS Debbie today?....busy busy busy I bet!!! We miss you Debbie!