It was an interesting week to say the least--one I'm glad has finally come to a close. Lots was going on behind-the-scenes and I couldn't bear to share.While we were all goofing around wondering if Dr. Drew's publicist's comments were legit, our dear friends were trying to keep their son alive in intensive care. It was an illness that came on hard and frighteningly fast, involving air-lifts and ventilators. There wasn't a minute that we weren't praying for Zack, and our sleep was fitful, wondering if tomorrow was going to finally bring us the news that he was better.
Silliness ensued here, but in actuality our hearts were very heavy, knowing that a 16-year old boy was fighting for his life. We lived by text messages from the family and signs that he was improving. Needless to say, it was a very long week for everyone who loves Zack.
Friday morning brought me a forwarded message on my cell phone. It was one wordless photo of Zack, finally sitting up in bed. His hair was mussed and there were a few tubes coming out of him--but the scariest one of them all, the ventilator, was gloriously missing. At the sight of his silly drug-induced grin, I burst into tears. He was gonna make it after all.
I'm typically light-hearted here, although there is the rare serious post about righting wrongs and such. I enjoy a good belly laugh and being silly, and I find you all do too. I like when I write something wacky, you all join in and add to it--that's what I love most about my blog and the pallies. I love how we just have fun and the fun is always innocent and never mean.
I guess what I want to say is that in the midst of this horrible week, someone chose to be mean-spirited and mess with me. I guess making an ass out of me was the aim, I don't know and truthfully, I don't care. You see, I do a fine job of making an ass out of myself most days and I certainly don't need any help in that department. I didn't find the joke humorous or bothersome--it was just a waste of someone's time.
Moving on....
My heart dances for the prayers that were answered for Zack and his family. I think about my favorite quote from Michael J. Fox: "I cry for all the good in this world". Yeah, me too. I had one heck of a good cry yesterday because of Zack--all was good again.
Now, let's go back to having fun and being silly.
.........and have I mentioned the new webcam takes photos too?
26 comments:
Oh my gosh Lin that must have been one very long week. Thank goodness Zack is recovering.
Now I can't help wonder if I made some dumb ass comment thinking I was being funny. Geesh I hope it wasn't me. If it was I sincerely apologize, you know I love you and the duck and wheel :)
I am so very ,very thankful that Zack recovered. I can only begin to imagine how fearful that was for all involved.In celebration...Let silly time begin!!!!
I am so happy to hear that your friend will be OK.
As for the hater, WHATEVS. Like you have time for small brained/small weinered trolls. You rule, haters drool.
How wonderful that your friend's son Zack has improved. There is nothing more worrisome than a sick child.
And yes, let us get back to the silliness and light heartedness as that is what keeps us coming back to you dear Lin. To have a little laugh and a smile is always a good thing.
Warm hugs for you today friend!
xo Catherine
Ann--Not you, my friend! The publicist letters were fake.
Melodie--What was scary was how fast it came on and how serious it got so quickly. We don't always realize how precious life is.
DG--I'm glad it happened this week so that I could keep it all in perspective. Haters are just so non-important.
Catherine--I can't begin to imagine what his parents were going through. Very scary. It's good to laugh again. :)
Eeww! As I recently wrote to you, "What has been seen cannot be unseen." Now how am I supposed to sleep after seeing what happened to Lisa?
Thank God for Zack.
I did not know about Zach!! Had you mentioned him somewhere and I missed it. WHAT A RELIEF he is OK. Kids being sick is so scary. I'm so happy for you all.
Nice art there, Mona Linda. haha!
Glad your young friend is on the mend...
Oh, Lin, while I was blithely enjoying life in paradise, you were under much tension and worry. Glad that Zack is on the mend. We just never know, do we?
I am behind ten posts on each of my pallies, so I'm doing a catch-up by taking the most recent from each, then going back as time permits.
YAY for miracles! But Lin, I'm so sorry that his family and yours had to go through such a rough week. :(
And pfffft to the mean spirited person. Whatever!
oh lin, wow. Dont even know what to say. I'm happy to hear this, that life goes on... and on.
Tracy
My son is 16 years old...I cannot imagine what his parents were going through. I was a mess when Alex had his wisdom teeth cut out!
I am glad your friend is going to be OK. Nothing worse than a sick kid. That's for sure.
&*^%$#^*( idiot person. Want Abby for a while? Those horns you know....
Most people blog out of friendship. Just use the delete key and don't worry about one crotchety character.
I'm so glad Zack's story is a good one with a happy ending.
Horray for good news about Zack! I always thought Mona was too smug. She looks more approachable this way.
Sorry about your rough week but so glad Zack is going to be okay. Really puts things in perspective as to what's important when others are mean spirited. Hugs to you!
I'm so glad Zack is going to be okay-be sure to have a lot of fun with him while he's doped out of his mind! As for your Mona Lisa pic-what hidden message do you have in YOUR eyes? :P
Oh Lin! The publicist letter was fake?? How could someone be so mean??!
Ahh well. At least we all had our share of excitement ya. ;)
I'm so glad for Zach. Bless him.
So glad to hear that all turned out well with Zack. Must have been a hard week for you, my friend.
Yes, I'm definitely all for the having fun and being silly!
Well that's quite terrifying, Lin. I have to say I held my breath when I read "It was one wordless photo..." because I thought it was bad news.
I know, in retrospect I think I thought it was one word and what would the one word, in bad news, be without being crass. I don't know, I was worried okay?
But that's fantastic news about Zack.
The other news sucks it hard. I thought this was a no-troll zone. I would be furious and would want to hunt down the punk who did it and then feed them to rats.
So I'll just have to make a faceless voodoo doll and stick pins in repeatedly.
Sorry to hear about all of the crap going on.
Chuck--You don't like my Mona Lisa smile???! :)
Rebecca--Zack is a band kid that we love. We are all very relieved that he is better....and coming home today or tomorrow! Hooray!
Grace--Yeah, me too. Scary week. Too scary.
Vanilla--I asked him nicely to please not remind us how fragile life is anymore. It was not nice. He is going home today or tomorrow! Hooray!
Storm--Oh, our week was NOTHING compared to Zack's family's. I can't begin to imagine how scared they were.
Tracy--Stuff like this shouldn't happen to kids--I think that really scared us all. He's much better now though. Whew!
A.Marie--No kidding! It was all just too close to home. But he is much, much better now and getting ready to come home. :)
Pricilla--Those kids sure can give you a scare sometimes! He is doing much better and looking to come home, possibly today.
Marilynne--Apparently someone pulled a prank on me and I'm too dumb to know it! I guess it backfired. :) Hee! Hee! It doesn't matter when you have more serious issues at hand.
Sharky--I think she looks better with my silly mouth, don't you??!
Beaded Tail--Zack is better and life is good again. I can better process those who are jerks.
willow--Oh, he was hilarious from what I understand! I guess it was comic relief after a very long week.
Nessa--Yep. I know, nobody could believe it. Just goes to show you that I'm too dumb to prank! Hahaha!
Hot Rocks--It was hard for everyone who loves Zack. He is doing great though and heading home possibly today! Hooray!
Sandra--Me too!! Life is too serious anyway.
CG--I'm so dumb, I don't even get it when pranks are pulled on me! I'm glad it got lost in the shuffle and we didn't give it much time. Zack is great and going home within the day. That was just toooooo scary!
You just have to sit back and think about the TOTAL LOSER sitting naked in his mother's basement trolling google for Dr. Drew hits, (Of all people!! Brad Pitt..Rober DeNiro..Dr. Phil would even be better! But someone was trolling for DR DREW hits!!) ALL in order to create a hoax using names and numbers of actual Dr Drew info that he also had to obtain.
I mean SERIOUSLY. You gotta just throw your head back and laugh and thank GOD you're NOT him. (It HAS to be a HIM because women are just never THAT stupid!)
Uh, Lin, let's say a man with the maturity of a 12-year-old boy did something really stupid at a really bad time in your life. How much would said man have to grovel to receive forgiveness? Do you believe in God? Would forgiveness even be possible?
I'm just asking out of curiosity at this point.
peewee--Yeah, it was quite the elaborate prank. More on that later.
Be thankful for all the happy endings - it sucks that we have to go through such horror to get to them sometimes. Life's way of reminding us to wake up and appreciate it I guess. So excellent news that your friends' son Zack is recovering. Thanks for sharing the story.
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