When It Rains It Pours
I was really looking forward to the 3 day weekend. But things don't always happen the way you want or expect.
Friday, I was taking it easy since I had worked some really long days and assumed I'd be helping with the ongoing customer crisis that started Tuesday of last week. I ended up working from 3pm - 12am. I had to get up every hour or so until 5am to check on processes and have conference calls. It was a beating. Especially since I have such a hard time falling asleep. I would just be getting to sleep when the alarm would go off again. I wonder if it would have been easier to just stay up.
I was going to sleep in while someone else helped out until noon or so but we got a phone call from Lance's Mom around 10:am. His Grandmother passed away that morning. She was completely distraught. We loaded up and headed out to their farm. We helped out for a couple of days and then headed home to feed Obi and get our clothes for the services.
I did work a little Monday and Tuesday. They're still working on that client disaster today. I feel so bad for those guys. I can't believe it's taking that long to fix everything. I know they understand, but I wish I was able to help there more. Family has to be first though. I feel lucky that the company I work for understands that.
We went back Tuesday night for the visitation, and the service was Wednesday morning. I think his Mom is doing better. I know she's going to be sad for a long time. We are all worried about his grandfather. He was married to Mabel for 64 years. I can only imagine how he must feel. He loved being around the family the last few days and was making jokes, because that's just how he is. He did tell me quietly, "You know, I'm gonna miss her, and nobody knows how much." I gave him a big hug. Really, it's true. I can only imagine.
Friday, I was taking it easy since I had worked some really long days and assumed I'd be helping with the ongoing customer crisis that started Tuesday of last week. I ended up working from 3pm - 12am. I had to get up every hour or so until 5am to check on processes and have conference calls. It was a beating. Especially since I have such a hard time falling asleep. I would just be getting to sleep when the alarm would go off again. I wonder if it would have been easier to just stay up.
I was going to sleep in while someone else helped out until noon or so but we got a phone call from Lance's Mom around 10:am. His Grandmother passed away that morning. She was completely distraught. We loaded up and headed out to their farm. We helped out for a couple of days and then headed home to feed Obi and get our clothes for the services.
I did work a little Monday and Tuesday. They're still working on that client disaster today. I feel so bad for those guys. I can't believe it's taking that long to fix everything. I know they understand, but I wish I was able to help there more. Family has to be first though. I feel lucky that the company I work for understands that.
We went back Tuesday night for the visitation, and the service was Wednesday morning. I think his Mom is doing better. I know she's going to be sad for a long time. We are all worried about his grandfather. He was married to Mabel for 64 years. I can only imagine how he must feel. He loved being around the family the last few days and was making jokes, because that's just how he is. He did tell me quietly, "You know, I'm gonna miss her, and nobody knows how much." I gave him a big hug. Really, it's true. I can only imagine.