What a life

Well life is interesting to say the least.  I have been obsessing about the contract that I agreed to do.  I met with the lady who is organizing it yesterday.  She asked me if I thought I could commit to the job.  I guess I didn't sound so enthusiastic when I said yes.  She asked if I wanted to do it.  I don't think I really answered.  She then mentioned that she had someone else who could do it!  Woo hoo!  I said I would be happy to let her do it!  She asked if I wanted to fill in if someone was sick.  I said NO.  What a relief!  When I told Joe, he smiled and said "maybe you are really retired now". 
So then i got a text from a friend who was on vacation on Vancouver Island.  She and her husband drove there last week.  The day after they got there, her husband fell down 7 stairs and severely injured himself.  He was in the hospital until today.  He is going to fly home and Marie was going to drive.  It is long drive over the Rocky Mountains.  I asked  if she would like some company on the ride home.  She said yes so I am flying to Victoria tomorrow morning. 
In the meantime, Lorraine has had a lot of tests and still has to see the pulmonary specialist.  She will probably have to have a needle biopsy.  Needless to say, she is stressing.  Joe will still go to walk her dogs when I am gone.  It is too hard for her to walk 2 standard poodles.
I am beginning to wonder "What next?"
The upside is, I am feeling a lot less depressed knowing that I won't have to teach a very boring module over and over and over again. plus driving hundreds of miles to do it!
Lisa:  I have enjoyed your visits.  The woodpecker was very cool!  I miss you always and love you forever,  Mum