"Tick-a-lock"

There were many times today I so wanted to say something but refrained.

It has nothing to do with 'being afraid.' It has more to do with either having more tact than the next or just not wanting that pending battle once the flood gates open.

The gist of the reason for my 'tick-a-lock" --"You think YOU have it tough!"


Mom had 2 doctors appointments today. Every time I hear someone complain about their 'tough life,' I think about Mom. If the other person is getting overly obnoxious about how 'hard they have it,' I may give them an anecdote on Mom's day. That usually shuts them up.

Well, today I actually had it rough too --but again, not as rough as Mom at her 2 doctor's appointments. And, though she endured much pain, 1/2 the time she was thinking about me and getting to work in time for a big meeting.

Frankly Mom was more concerned about my BIG meeting than I, even after we found out she has to have surgery on Friday.

But, I DID have a very important meeting at work. A MUST attend meeting with corporate. In today's times, if it says MUST attend, I see that as MUST attend (though at least one person did not?!?!?).

It's unfortunate in today's times that 'corporate' and work must come before family and a sick Mom, but it does and no one thinks that is wrong (well I do).

Anyway, I made it to my big meeting with minutes to spare. God has given me a great gift of being efficient, organized, swift, and low maintenance.

I made sure Mom had what she needed before I left.

I had everything I needed for work and my big meeting.

But I ran out of time. We got home 8 minutes before I head to leave for work. That's what having TWO important doctors appointments will do to you.

I was unable to take a shower as I rushed out of the house.


Oh, I was fine.


But, the next time I hear someone complain about their life, their 'tough' load or complain about something absolutely ridiculous (that they THINK is a hardship in life when clearly it is not), I may just have to open the 'tick a lock' and share what we go through on a daily basis.