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Best Laid Plans, etc, etc............

October 25th, 2006 at 04:06 am

I don't think I crossed off more than 2 things from my list today. I was like a train that kept de-railing..........all day long. The positive thing was; it was a no spender.

I did have a relaxing morning, which was a good thing, because there was no stopping once I got busy. Went to teach a private knitting lesson; and wonder of wonders, this woman has finally 'got it'. I was so pleased & she was just WAY excited. Very fun to have a part in this.

Stopped at the bank to make a decent deposit and while waiting in line had an Oh Gads moment........I had a sewing customer coming in 30 minutes. Headed straight home........and almost made it.

Rounding one of the last curves on the way home, the truck in front of me suddenly stopped (so I did too), the driver jumped out and ran ahead, already on his cell. I got out.........followed him to find a young man, face down in the road. By this time, we had another young man join us......but both guys were scared to approach the guy on the ground. Just because my drama quota wasn't filled yet, I volunteered. Found out the guy was definately alive, conscious and then started talking to him. Obviously, he was a bit disoriented, told me he was following Gods' plan & he was listening for direction. Told him, so was I........and we were both supposed to be moving to the shoulder, asap.

After about 30 minutes, with no response from the sherrif, I get the guy to the side of the road. Someone shuts off my van, I get a guy with a big truck to block my van, as I'm totally in a blind corner all this time....... Actually we all were......this kid was so lucky he wasn't killed.

Then, my customer drives by, slows down and opens his window..........Says my name & has this dazed look on his face as he takes in the situation.... Must have been something! Anyway, I told him to go back to my house, go in and get his order......he reported back to me that he had & that he made another 911 call, since we were obviously still having a "situation".

We got the guy sitting up, then he decided he needed to continue on with his walk........so I headed home to call 911 again, we were out of all of our reception areas at this time...and the driver #1 followed the young man with his flashers on.......

I heard from a neighbor, that the aide car & sherrif were coming up the road a bit later, so hopefully, they got this guy a room for the night and an evaluation of some sort.

By the time I got back here, I was SOOO cold, since I hadn't dressed for the event. Started the wood stove and then had another Oh Gads moment........ I had a customer coming in the early AM and I didn't have her order even started.

Flying to the sewing room........I grabed my notes and the supplies and started in. This was a one of a kind, never done it before, didn't know if it would work sort of job. Just the ticket for the afternoon I didn't really have my wits with me. But, I think I've got a possible successful attempt here....... I told the woman I would give it a try, then she would have to see if it worked..... Crossing fingers for this one.

I'm done for the night. Certainly not done with my TO DO list for the day; good thing I get a brand new day tomorrow!

7 Responses to “Best Laid Plans, etc, etc............”

  1. boomeyers Says:
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    Wow! What an exciting day! Hope the boy is okay!

  2. LuckyRobin Says:
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    It was very kind of you to look out for this troubled person, seems like you always come back to that sort of thing, doesn't it?

  3. tinapbeana Says:
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    sounds like your day went exactly as it was supposed to, just not as you had planned it... hope today is a little less hectic and feels more productive.

  4. mjrube94 Says:
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    Wow...doesn't say much about the sheriff in your area if it takes that long to respond to an emergency. That kid was lucky you and the others found him and continued to watch out for him until he got help...

  5. LuxLiving Says:
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    Goodness me - you were in exactly the right place at the right time! Cool. I've had a similar incident where I was the only person on the scene of a two car pile-up. I drove all the way home with my flashers on before I realized it. They were the beeping kind too! The adrenaline does take over and you just go into performance mode.

    So glad you were on the scene!!! Atta girl!!

    Hope today is better w/lots of items crossed off the agenda!

  6. fern Says:
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    You truly did your good deed for the day. May we all have someone like you close by when we need help.

  7. PRICEPLUS Says:
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    Life really throws some mind boggling events into our day to day every so often. That was wonderful that you cared enough to stop and help. God Bless You!Smile

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