A sick friend

Life sure can suck.  A good friend was on a Mediterranean cruise.   She was climbing up to the acropolis and tripped and fell.  She cracked some ribs and badly twisted her ankle.  She has always had problems with her ankles.  She is in a hospital in Athens.  I spoke to her husband last evening.  She is on oxygen as it is hard for her to breathe deeply and they are concerned about pneumonia.  They are also concerned that she is at risk for a clot in her leg and don't want her to fly.  So she is in until at least the weekend. 
You just have to wonder what is next. 
On the upside, my neighbour Adriana is doing well after the loss of her mother.  We took over a deli tray last evening and we were invited in.  We had a nice time.  I think they needed some distraction.  As Joe said, "I'm happy I can provide some comic relief".  He and Adri's husband had a debate about beliefs.  They both are quite deep thinkers so it was interesting to listen. 
As for me, so far so good.  I go back to work at 10, 
 

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RememberKala
RememberKala

Prayers and LOVE energy for your friend. NOT a good way to spend your Mediterranean cruise vaca!

Love you!
babiboismom
babiboismom

Your poor friend. Hopefully she was able to see some beautiful sights while on her vacation & has some good photos.

You are such a sweet friend to Adriana. She is so fortunate to have you in her life. Absolutely love Joe\'s comment about happy to provide some comic relief.
Everyone needs a Joe in their life!
Love you Marlene...
biowoman
biowoman

For heavens sake! I hope that all will be well with your friend soon! Have a good day at work...
ter1
ter1

Sorry to hear about your friend. Bummer way to spend a vacation.

You are such a good person. Always there for your friends and neighbors. So outgoing. I know you say you are shy, but I don\'t see it at all.

Love you Marlene,
Terry
1Patriciann
1Patriciann

I\'m so proud of you -- indeed a trooper to be sure.
((hugs))
NoraMc
NoraMc

prayers to your friend and kudos to you for being a great friend and neighbor!!
Livingjuicy
Livingjuicy

So sorry about your friend tripping and falling and grateful to hear that Adriana is doing okay. Comic relief is good and a change... What matters is that you are showing up and following their lead and being there for them in ways that they need. Now, that\'s friendship dear Marlene.

Take care of you in the midst of all of the giving that you have been and receive as well. I know that you do as that is the beauty of our friendships. One always receives SO much more than they possibly can give.

Love to Lisa and her mum always,
XO Joanie
Reunion
Reunion

All of this just reminds me of what we have to look forward toand what our beloved children now enjoyhealth, wealth of love and prosperity in all ways--for always! Love, Donna
CFMOM2
CFMOM2

Sending vibes of healing for your friend and hope you get some rest too!!! Love, Kathy
jmk1973
jmk1973

You and Joe are really good friends and they are so lucky to have you. What a terrible time to have an accident!! On a cruise, no less !! I hope she is still able to enjoy some parts of her vacation...

(((HUGS)))...Julia