No, not me, that ship has sailed. It’s my son. Maybe it's not training so much as the fact that he is very considerate of me. I’m sure some of you are sick of hearing about my kids but… you keep coming back knowing what you’re likely to get so there’s fair warning.
I turn off the TV pretty early each morning and Tuesday I’d heard nothing about the shooting in NYC. But around ten that morning I got the following text from LJ, Hey, you may see something about the subway this morning. Not near me or Collin. I knew something bad had happened, so I went looking and found the news stories.
Bless his heart for texting me, he knows I worry. They do live in Brooklyn and, of course, ride the subway daily. I would have been frantic when I heard the news. What took about ten seconds of his time saved me hours of anxiety and I appreciated it.
We text later in the day and I told him I knew his city had Ubers and Cabs if he wanted to use them, to which he replied, Who am I, Rockefeller? He has always told me NY is safe, and for him it has been. Sadly, finding a ‘safe’ place these days is getting harder and harder.
I’m grateful my boys are safe for the moment and I pray for all those directly affected by the shooting.
Such a shocking incident PK, I feel for all involved. That was so good of LJ to get in touch and let you know they are safe. Glad your boys are safe and well.
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Roz
You always worry, but at least he was trying to lesson my fears.
DeleteI just heard about it this morning and my first though was the boys and was going to email you. Happy they are safe.
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You are so good to think of my boys. I'm so grateful that they're fine.
Deletethe world can be a scary place...glad your boys are ok. Love and hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteYes, things are scary everywhere these days.
DeleteMade me proud that he did that. He thought about me right away.
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess it's a mixture of nature and nurture, but he has clearly grown up to be a thoughtful caring individual. A son to be proud of!
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He's the best!
DeleteIt's awesome that they spare a thought to send a 10second text - I wish more people would adopt this habit.
ReplyDeleteGlad they're safe!
Me too! It can mean the world to some of us.
DeleteHey PK,
ReplyDeleteIt's Boo. I know it's been forever. But when I saw this on the news, my first thought was for LJ. I am so glad he is safe and ok ( Collin too). I know they aren't mine, but I feel like I know them, so I worry....which I suppose is dopey but there you have it.
I hope all is well.
Boo
Boo, I'm very late getting back to my comments - but this was so kind of you. It's strange how we really get to care about each other and even our families out here. Thank you.
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